David Marshall
@davenextthesea.bsky.social
Retired transport planner MRTPI and Dad to Chloe. Trying to stay creative in planning and transport. School governor. Unfinished PhD, P/T student @aber.ac Rock music, real ale and SAFC.
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If you have a sketchy bio, hardly any followers and very few posts, don’t waste time following me. Also if you’re scantily clad and ‘looking for love’, preach about Jesus or asking for crowd funding! I’m currently blocking 7-8/10 new followers at the moment. Had enough of that shit in other place!
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Take the news and the current affairs out of the equation and the BBC is a national treasure
But it’s become the right wing English propaganda channel for news
But it’s become the right wing English propaganda channel for news
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Take the news and the current affairs out of the equation and the BBC is a national treasure
But it’s become the right wing English propaganda channel for news
But it’s become the right wing English propaganda channel for news
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"For a century, the BBC has been our classroom, our concert hall, our stage, our storyteller and our window on the world. Politicians need reminding: its much more than a news channel."
Defending our national treasure: the voice of the nation
Politicians see the BBC through the lens of TV news, but those who want to undermine it threaten a central plank of our national culture
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
"For a century, the BBC has been our classroom, our concert hall, our stage, our storyteller and our window on the world. Politicians need reminding: its much more than a news channel."
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Off into the winter sun 🌞
The return trip of the unique 1 round trip Cleethorpes to Sheffield Midland Northern Railway service, with unit 150218 in charge, kindly filmed at Brigg Station this afternoon by Kev Genney 🎥
tinyurl.com/briggtrainguide
The return trip of the unique 1 round trip Cleethorpes to Sheffield Midland Northern Railway service, with unit 150218 in charge, kindly filmed at Brigg Station this afternoon by Kev Genney 🎥
tinyurl.com/briggtrainguide
November 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Off into the winter sun 🌞
The return trip of the unique 1 round trip Cleethorpes to Sheffield Midland Northern Railway service, with unit 150218 in charge, kindly filmed at Brigg Station this afternoon by Kev Genney 🎥
tinyurl.com/briggtrainguide
The return trip of the unique 1 round trip Cleethorpes to Sheffield Midland Northern Railway service, with unit 150218 in charge, kindly filmed at Brigg Station this afternoon by Kev Genney 🎥
tinyurl.com/briggtrainguide
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RIP, Jack Shepherd.
He attended Newcastle University Fine Art Dept, before going to drama school
He was a subtle and compelling actor who graced an extraordinary period of TV drama, as well as being a fine stage actor
He attended Newcastle University Fine Art Dept, before going to drama school
He was a subtle and compelling actor who graced an extraordinary period of TV drama, as well as being a fine stage actor
November 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
RIP, Jack Shepherd.
He attended Newcastle University Fine Art Dept, before going to drama school
He was a subtle and compelling actor who graced an extraordinary period of TV drama, as well as being a fine stage actor
He attended Newcastle University Fine Art Dept, before going to drama school
He was a subtle and compelling actor who graced an extraordinary period of TV drama, as well as being a fine stage actor
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Gove has been an extremely poisonous influence on our politics. Undermining expert consensus on Brexit [had enough of experts, etc] and lying his way through the whole process in the aftermath of the Referendum. A travesty that he is on this panel of judges assessing political writing.
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Gove has been an extremely poisonous influence on our politics. Undermining expert consensus on Brexit [had enough of experts, etc] and lying his way through the whole process in the aftermath of the Referendum. A travesty that he is on this panel of judges assessing political writing.
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Reform UK’s vow to scrap thousands of nature laws risks pushing Britain’s depleted countryside into irreversible decline, argues Stuart Spray
'Nigel Farage's Plan to Scrap Nature Protections Would Speed 'Demise' of UK Countryside'
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Reform UK’s vow to scrap thousands of nature laws risks pushing Britain’s depleted countryside into irreversible decline, argues Stuart Spray
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The BBC’s own “impartiality briefing” for freelancers included not doing anything to annoy the DM. So - not impartial! Also not great for freedom of speech.
November 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
The BBC’s own “impartiality briefing” for freelancers included not doing anything to annoy the DM. So - not impartial! Also not great for freedom of speech.
As a transport planner this amuses me more than it should!!!
November 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
As a transport planner this amuses me more than it should!!!
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Reminder that In the 1990s Farage sought the backing of the disgraced former Conservative MP and notorious racist Enoch Powell and twice asked him to stand as a candidate for UKIP.
www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
Nigel Farage asked former Conservative MP Enoch Powell to back Ukip
Despite his ‘rivers of blood’ speech, the Ukip leader has said the central thrust of Powell’s immigration arguments hold true
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Reminder that In the 1990s Farage sought the backing of the disgraced former Conservative MP and notorious racist Enoch Powell and twice asked him to stand as a candidate for UKIP.
www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
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"The economic harm caused to the UK by Brexit is nearly double previous estimates. Brexit is impacting GDP per person by 6% to 8%, equating to £180–£240 billion in losses. If GDP were 6% higher, Reeves would have £60 billion more to work with — without raising taxes."
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
UK Faces Hidden Brexit Damage: Lost Output Could Top £240 Billion, Economists Warn
A recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that Brexit has caused economic harm to the UK nearly double previous estimates, impacting GDP per person by 6% to 8%, equating to £1...
www.timesnownews.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"The economic harm caused to the UK by Brexit is nearly double previous estimates. Brexit is impacting GDP per person by 6% to 8%, equating to £180–£240 billion in losses. If GDP were 6% higher, Reeves would have £60 billion more to work with — without raising taxes."
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
bloom.bg
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
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Breaking 🚨
Tarka the Otter would beat Starmer in Leadership contest….
Tarka the Otter would beat Starmer in Leadership contest….
Up to four potential opponents would beat Starmer in a Labour leadership contest, according to a new Survation poll for the Guardian
More details here
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
More details here
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
November 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Breaking 🚨
Tarka the Otter would beat Starmer in Leadership contest….
Tarka the Otter would beat Starmer in Leadership contest….
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23,000 people died because Boris Johnson was too busy walking a dog, riding a motorbike and hosting guests as he took four days off at Chevening, instead of addressing warning signs of the pandemic
Why isn't Boris Johnson in jail?
Why isn't Boris Johnson in jail?
November 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
23,000 people died because Boris Johnson was too busy walking a dog, riding a motorbike and hosting guests as he took four days off at Chevening, instead of addressing warning signs of the pandemic
Why isn't Boris Johnson in jail?
Why isn't Boris Johnson in jail?
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Newmarket MP Matt Hancock gave a £37bn Covid testing contract to Jockey Club director Dido Harding, who subcontracted it to Grand National sponsor Randox, employer of Tory MP Owen Paterson, whose late wife chaired Aintree racecourse. That's how the Tories handled the pandemic.
November 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Newmarket MP Matt Hancock gave a £37bn Covid testing contract to Jockey Club director Dido Harding, who subcontracted it to Grand National sponsor Randox, employer of Tory MP Owen Paterson, whose late wife chaired Aintree racecourse. That's how the Tories handled the pandemic.
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#Sarcasm We are always told that rail fares are increased to improve services on the network.
The Brigg line will continue with its one round trip Monday to Friday service for at least the next six months so the government have kept their word. 😂
news.sky.com/story/rail-f...
The Brigg line will continue with its one round trip Monday to Friday service for at least the next six months so the government have kept their word. 😂
news.sky.com/story/rail-f...
Rail fares to be frozen for first time in 30 years
Ministers promised millions of rail travellers will save hundreds of pounds on regulated fares, including season tickets and peak and off-peak returns between major cities.
news.sky.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:50 PM
#Sarcasm We are always told that rail fares are increased to improve services on the network.
The Brigg line will continue with its one round trip Monday to Friday service for at least the next six months so the government have kept their word. 😂
news.sky.com/story/rail-f...
The Brigg line will continue with its one round trip Monday to Friday service for at least the next six months so the government have kept their word. 😂
news.sky.com/story/rail-f...
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Railway stations are alive.. with the Sound of Music! 🎼
The Community Brain held a spectacular 'The Sound of Music' singalong at New Malden Station back in Sept - thanks to a hugely positive response, they are running the event again at London Waterloo in Dec 🎤
The Community Brain held a spectacular 'The Sound of Music' singalong at New Malden Station back in Sept - thanks to a hugely positive response, they are running the event again at London Waterloo in Dec 🎤
Singalong celebrates 60 years of 'The Sound of Music' at New Malden Station - Community Rail Network
The Community Train CRP is organising another celebratory singalong to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the iconic The Sound of Music.
communityrail.org.uk
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Railway stations are alive.. with the Sound of Music! 🎼
The Community Brain held a spectacular 'The Sound of Music' singalong at New Malden Station back in Sept - thanks to a hugely positive response, they are running the event again at London Waterloo in Dec 🎤
The Community Brain held a spectacular 'The Sound of Music' singalong at New Malden Station back in Sept - thanks to a hugely positive response, they are running the event again at London Waterloo in Dec 🎤
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Happy Margaret Thatcher resignation day to all those who celebrate..
November 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Happy Margaret Thatcher resignation day to all those who celebrate..
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The same people who convinced the British public to back a catastrophic Boris Johnson premiership are now pulling the same trick again with Nigel Farage
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-confid...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-confid...
The Confidence Trick That Put Boris Johnson Into Power Is Now Being Used on Nigel Farage
The same people who convinced the British public to back a catastrophic Boris Johnson premiership are now pulling the same trick again with Nigel Farage
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 11:12 AM
The same people who convinced the British public to back a catastrophic Boris Johnson premiership are now pulling the same trick again with Nigel Farage
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-confid...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-confid...
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Muddled?
The only shining example of being muddled is Johnson
The shopping trolley now with no wheels
He must think he will come back and run the Conservatives. He can’t even run a bath
news.sky.com/story/boris-...
The only shining example of being muddled is Johnson
The shopping trolley now with no wheels
He must think he will come back and run the Conservatives. He can’t even run a bath
news.sky.com/story/boris-...
Boris Johnson rejects 'muddled' COVID inquiry report and accuses chair of 'breathtaking inconsistency'
The former prime minister, who set up the inquiry, has accused its chair Baroness Heather Hallett of being "hopelessly incoherent" and relying on "hysterical predictions" about COVID deaths.
news.sky.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Muddled?
The only shining example of being muddled is Johnson
The shopping trolley now with no wheels
He must think he will come back and run the Conservatives. He can’t even run a bath
news.sky.com/story/boris-...
The only shining example of being muddled is Johnson
The shopping trolley now with no wheels
He must think he will come back and run the Conservatives. He can’t even run a bath
news.sky.com/story/boris-...
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More excellent work by a Reform run council.
Remember what Reform does when the elections come around.
Remember what Reform does when the elections come around.
Durham will scrap full council-tax rebates, forcing 26,000 low-income working-age residents to start paying for the first time | Peter Morris
Council tax shock for thousands of Durham’s poorest – thanks to Reform UK
Durham will scrap full council-tax rebates, forcing 26,000 low-income working-age residents to start paying for the first time
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
More excellent work by a Reform run council.
Remember what Reform does when the elections come around.
Remember what Reform does when the elections come around.
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75 PANAME C'était Paris Vision d'horreur pour les collectionneurs de voitures abandonnées et dépouillées! Une bonne vieille 4cv avec la passerelle sur la gauche En bout des fameuses " puces " de Montreuil
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
75 PANAME C'était Paris Vision d'horreur pour les collectionneurs de voitures abandonnées et dépouillées! Une bonne vieille 4cv avec la passerelle sur la gauche En bout des fameuses " puces " de Montreuil
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The aim of this survey is to find out how the public feels about the railways as they are, and what needs to change to make them better.
Making a success of rail reform
The aim of this survey is to find out how the public feels about the railways as they are, and what needs to change to make them better. We will share the survey results with key decision makers in go...
bettertransport.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The aim of this survey is to find out how the public feels about the railways as they are, and what needs to change to make them better.
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Hi all!
Over the next 2 weeks, I'd be delighted to hear your thoughts on how this project should move forwards. We're near 6 years in, and for the next 6 I'm keen to make it as robust as poss.
If you have time, I'd be so grateful to hear what you think: forms.gle/CvGjfse7FrPk...
Over the next 2 weeks, I'd be delighted to hear your thoughts on how this project should move forwards. We're near 6 years in, and for the next 6 I'm keen to make it as robust as poss.
If you have time, I'd be so grateful to hear what you think: forms.gle/CvGjfse7FrPk...
November 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Hi all!
Over the next 2 weeks, I'd be delighted to hear your thoughts on how this project should move forwards. We're near 6 years in, and for the next 6 I'm keen to make it as robust as poss.
If you have time, I'd be so grateful to hear what you think: forms.gle/CvGjfse7FrPk...
Over the next 2 weeks, I'd be delighted to hear your thoughts on how this project should move forwards. We're near 6 years in, and for the next 6 I'm keen to make it as robust as poss.
If you have time, I'd be so grateful to hear what you think: forms.gle/CvGjfse7FrPk...
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Night night sweet dreamies
I have deep respect for people with pure hearts and good intentions.
It’s rare to find someone who’s genuinely kind, so if you’re lucky enough to have one in your life, keep them close.
People like that are worth holding on to
I have deep respect for people with pure hearts and good intentions.
It’s rare to find someone who’s genuinely kind, so if you’re lucky enough to have one in your life, keep them close.
People like that are worth holding on to
November 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Night night sweet dreamies
I have deep respect for people with pure hearts and good intentions.
It’s rare to find someone who’s genuinely kind, so if you’re lucky enough to have one in your life, keep them close.
People like that are worth holding on to
I have deep respect for people with pure hearts and good intentions.
It’s rare to find someone who’s genuinely kind, so if you’re lucky enough to have one in your life, keep them close.
People like that are worth holding on to