CllrAndyOddy
@cllrandyoddy.bsky.social
💚 Local Green councillor. Governor at Euxton Primrose Hill Community Primary https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/119309 . Father who is saddened by hate in the world . Firm believer in democracy, ethics and just doing the right thing. Data geek
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CllrAndyOddy
@cllrandyoddy.bsky.social
· Apr 12
Andy Oddy on Substack
Followers from my old Twitter a/c (now mothballed) and BlueSky will know my values but for anyone who doesn’t here they are. I have refreshed with an additional pledge that no elected politician shoul...
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A refresh of my values (for anyone who cares) @bladeofthes.bsky.social got me thinking with a recent post about financial interests so a new page has been added to cover the role/stds expected in public life. As a school governor for 20 yrs and a cllr for 7 I’d like to think I meet such standards
Just think - if @labouruk.bsky.social didn’t talk about asylum at all. Never mentioned it unless questioned in the House - how much quieter the topic would be. And then focus that energy and cost on the economy and restoring public services how much better our world would be.
November 15, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Just think - if @labouruk.bsky.social didn’t talk about asylum at all. Never mentioned it unless questioned in the House - how much quieter the topic would be. And then focus that energy and cost on the economy and restoring public services how much better our world would be.
Getting fed up of the BBC News pile on. It’s not perfect but it is still upper tier of the premier league whereas every American news outlet is battling to avoid relegation from the Northern Counties League.
And every time a Fox presenter says UK “under Sharia Law” or Londonistan we sue for $bns
And every time a Fox presenter says UK “under Sharia Law” or Londonistan we sue for $bns
November 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Getting fed up of the BBC News pile on. It’s not perfect but it is still upper tier of the premier league whereas every American news outlet is battling to avoid relegation from the Northern Counties League.
And every time a Fox presenter says UK “under Sharia Law” or Londonistan we sue for $bns
And every time a Fox presenter says UK “under Sharia Law” or Londonistan we sue for $bns
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Thank you @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social! It’s so nice to have an ex-Guardian colleague being so vocally supportive.
We desperately need more journalists, more outlets, more resource, more reporting. We’re not in competition with each other. We’re in competition with bullshit.
We desperately need more journalists, more outlets, more resource, more reporting. We’re not in competition with each other. We’re in competition with bullshit.
November 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Thank you @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social! It’s so nice to have an ex-Guardian colleague being so vocally supportive.
We desperately need more journalists, more outlets, more resource, more reporting. We’re not in competition with each other. We’re in competition with bullshit.
We desperately need more journalists, more outlets, more resource, more reporting. We’re not in competition with each other. We’re in competition with bullshit.
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Oh, they're talking about it now, Mr Vance.
November 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Oh, they're talking about it now, Mr Vance.
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I think somehow it's going to take a lot more then that.
But yes, that would be welcome.
But yes, that would be welcome.
November 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I think somehow it's going to take a lot more then that.
But yes, that would be welcome.
But yes, that would be welcome.
How many COP30 attendees will be able to say this to their children? Certainly not Starmer.
November 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
How many COP30 attendees will be able to say this to their children? Certainly not Starmer.
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Everything on our news agenda is being driven by a corrupted disinformation machine, run by a billionaire who sponsors Tommy Robinson and who keeps trying to foment civil war in the UK.
And incredibly our MPs & news providers stay there.
THAT is the problem. Not some bad editing choice on the BBC.
And incredibly our MPs & news providers stay there.
THAT is the problem. Not some bad editing choice on the BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Everything on our news agenda is being driven by a corrupted disinformation machine, run by a billionaire who sponsors Tommy Robinson and who keeps trying to foment civil war in the UK.
And incredibly our MPs & news providers stay there.
THAT is the problem. Not some bad editing choice on the BBC.
And incredibly our MPs & news providers stay there.
THAT is the problem. Not some bad editing choice on the BBC.
Worried now that the govt and BBC Board overreact. The report by Michael Prescott is one man’s view. The views of Danny Cohen on BBC5Live this morning were horrific in saying the BBC had an inherent liberal bias and didn’t reflect the views of a huge swathe of society. The BBC is not supposed to …
November 10, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Worried now that the govt and BBC Board overreact. The report by Michael Prescott is one man’s view. The views of Danny Cohen on BBC5Live this morning were horrific in saying the BBC had an inherent liberal bias and didn’t reflect the views of a huge swathe of society. The BBC is not supposed to …
When Blair took office in 97 positive change was rapid even with the death of Diana. The NHS, education, local govt, foreign policy, transport, policing, justice all improved markedly. They had a plan. They hit the ground running and executed it. Starmer? I’ve no more clue abt his plan than he does
November 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
When Blair took office in 97 positive change was rapid even with the death of Diana. The NHS, education, local govt, foreign policy, transport, policing, justice all improved markedly. They had a plan. They hit the ground running and executed it. Starmer? I’ve no more clue abt his plan than he does
When the Epstein files are released there’s going to be a reckoning I reckon…
NEW: EXCLUSIVE: I spoke to sources at FBI and DOJ that reviewed the Epstein files. It’s worse than the photos. I’ll let you know what they said today at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET on @meidastouch.com. Link to show: www.youtube.com/live/hEi77Ib...
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
When the Epstein files are released there’s going to be a reckoning I reckon…
Them US House of Reps has only sat 87 times whilst Trump has signed 212 executive orders, 54 memoranda, and 104 proclamations since Jan 20th. America is no longer a functioning democracy.
House lawmakers have met and voted just 87 days so far in 2025
"People run for Congress in order to be able to, you know, come to the Capitol and legislate."
www.axios.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Them US House of Reps has only sat 87 times whilst Trump has signed 212 executive orders, 54 memoranda, and 104 proclamations since Jan 20th. America is no longer a functioning democracy.
Tim Davies resigns as BBC DG. Not the story nor the bias that I expected would break him but was only ever a matter of time. His legacy will be a huge loss of trust in BBC News.
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign over Trump documentary edit
Davie says
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Tim Davies resigns as BBC DG. Not the story nor the bias that I expected would break him but was only ever a matter of time. His legacy will be a huge loss of trust in BBC News.
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Not here to be disappointed.
Not here to be concerned.
Here to replace them - and then take on Reform.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Not here to be concerned.
Here to replace them - and then take on Reform.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Not here to be disappointed.
Not here to be concerned.
Here to replace them - and then take on Reform.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Not here to be concerned.
Here to replace them - and then take on Reform.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Not every seriously rich person is a greedy sod. Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister being one of the good guys. Imagine how nicer the world would be if every person of wealth did something like this - regularly.
November 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Not every seriously rich person is a greedy sod. Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister being one of the good guys. Imagine how nicer the world would be if every person of wealth did something like this - regularly.
A rather damp Remembrance Sunday in Lancashire. Here in Euxton we invoked plan B and retired to the church. I have to say, as an atheist I do struggle with the Christian wrapper that envelops Remembrance Sunday but have to recognise that without the churches its existence would be in peril.
November 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A rather damp Remembrance Sunday in Lancashire. Here in Euxton we invoked plan B and retired to the church. I have to say, as an atheist I do struggle with the Christian wrapper that envelops Remembrance Sunday but have to recognise that without the churches its existence would be in peril.
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What? The party thats looks set to break its cast iron guarantee that it won’t raise income tax is lecturing others on undeliverable promises?!
IMHO it was a stupid promise, clearly we need the money, but I’m angry because breaking promises fuels “they’re all the same” mistrust, which feeds Reform
IMHO it was a stupid promise, clearly we need the money, but I’m angry because breaking promises fuels “they’re all the same” mistrust, which feeds Reform
EXCL: The Green party is offering “simple solutions to complex problems” and making “undeliverable” promises to voters ahead of next election, PM's chief secretary Darren Jones tells me 👇
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Greens’ ‘undeliverable’ promises will let voters down, says Labour minister
Exclusive: Darren Jones says Labour has to convince young people it is ‘modern party of the future’
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM
What? The party thats looks set to break its cast iron guarantee that it won’t raise income tax is lecturing others on undeliverable promises?!
IMHO it was a stupid promise, clearly we need the money, but I’m angry because breaking promises fuels “they’re all the same” mistrust, which feeds Reform
IMHO it was a stupid promise, clearly we need the money, but I’m angry because breaking promises fuels “they’re all the same” mistrust, which feeds Reform
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People are starting to feel it. Like the first rays or warm sun in the morning. People are starting to feel hope again.
www.vogue.co.uk/article/zohr...
www.vogue.co.uk/article/zohr...
A Disillusioned Gen-Z Asks: Is Hope Back?
“To be frank, the last few years have felt like end times,” writes Riann Phillip. “To the point that, when TikTok told us #TheRapture was coming, I thought: ‘You know what? Fair enough.’”
www.vogue.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
People are starting to feel it. Like the first rays or warm sun in the morning. People are starting to feel hope again.
www.vogue.co.uk/article/zohr...
www.vogue.co.uk/article/zohr...
Reminds me of the Dragon Queen picking on the lord who won’t bend the knee - “Dracaris”
Hope the guy makes a full recovery regardless of his politics
Hope the guy makes a full recovery regardless of his politics
The king is irritated that one of his loyal subjects may have chosen an inconvenient time to die.
November 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Reminds me of the Dragon Queen picking on the lord who won’t bend the knee - “Dracaris”
Hope the guy makes a full recovery regardless of his politics
Hope the guy makes a full recovery regardless of his politics
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Can we set aside that crisis of young men being driven to the Right? From NBC’s exit polling for young men 18-29:
VA: Spanberger +14
NJ: Sherrill: +10
NYC: Mamdani +40
VA: Spanberger +14
NJ: Sherrill: +10
NYC: Mamdani +40
November 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Can we set aside that crisis of young men being driven to the Right? From NBC’s exit polling for young men 18-29:
VA: Spanberger +14
NJ: Sherrill: +10
NYC: Mamdani +40
VA: Spanberger +14
NJ: Sherrill: +10
NYC: Mamdani +40
One for my American followers - why has @sanders.senate.gov made literally no mention of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on social media either before Mandami’s win or since?
November 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
One for my American followers - why has @sanders.senate.gov made literally no mention of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on social media either before Mandami’s win or since?
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A magnificent piece of work. Comprehesive, revelatory & shocking. Journalism this good is always rare & precious but never moreso than at times like this. Latter day Lord Haw Haws being plumped, preened & delivered to your doorstep in plain sight by a Nazi-saluting goon
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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 9:16 AM
A magnificent piece of work. Comprehesive, revelatory & shocking. Journalism this good is always rare & precious but never moreso than at times like this. Latter day Lord Haw Haws being plumped, preened & delivered to your doorstep in plain sight by a Nazi-saluting goon
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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The Spectator are confused.
It's not going to be cost free.
Billionaires are going to pay more.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
It's not going to be cost free.
Billionaires are going to pay more.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The Spectator are confused.
It's not going to be cost free.
Billionaires are going to pay more.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
It's not going to be cost free.
Billionaires are going to pay more.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
RefUK will kill itself at this rate. Lancs cabinet member runs a care home company and council decide to axe 5 council owned homes. Draw your own conclusions as to motif.
Lancashire’s Reform-run council plans to close care homes and day centres
Questions about potential conflict of interest as council’s cabinet member for social care owns private care company
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
RefUK will kill itself at this rate. Lancs cabinet member runs a care home company and council decide to axe 5 council owned homes. Draw your own conclusions as to motif.
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“London and New York, two of the west’s largest, richest, and most diverse cities are now run by Muslim men, both of them elected on the ticket of left wing, pro-LGBT, pro-multicultural parties…The victory is a reminder of the fundamental weakness of Trumpism, Faragism, and the politics of hate.”
Mamdani shows a different way is possible
The New York mayor’s resounding victory is a warning to Trump and his own party’s old guard
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
“London and New York, two of the west’s largest, richest, and most diverse cities are now run by Muslim men, both of them elected on the ticket of left wing, pro-LGBT, pro-multicultural parties…The victory is a reminder of the fundamental weakness of Trumpism, Faragism, and the politics of hate.”
November 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM