Drew Payne
@drew4london.bsky.social
I’m a writer & retired healthcare worker. I’m published in nursing journals & write contemporary fiction. My essays are about my life, writing & everything else
Wednesday 19th November, 7-9pm. Here’s a date for your diary.
My writers group is staging a spoken word evening. At which we’ll read from our own work. I’ll be reading there too.
And its FREE. Find out more here:
www.newhamfestivalofstories.org/events/newha...
My writers group is staging a spoken word evening. At which we’ll read from our own work. I’ll be reading there too.
And its FREE. Find out more here:
www.newhamfestivalofstories.org/events/newha...
Newham Writer’s Showcase | Newham Festival of Stories
Wednesday 19 November, 7-9pm Join us for an evening filled with creativity and inspiration! The Newham Writers Showcase is a fantastic opportunity to hear from diverse local writers as they share thei...
www.newhamfestivalofstories.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Wednesday 19th November, 7-9pm. Here’s a date for your diary.
My writers group is staging a spoken word evening. At which we’ll read from our own work. I’ll be reading there too.
And its FREE. Find out more here:
www.newhamfestivalofstories.org/events/newha...
My writers group is staging a spoken word evening. At which we’ll read from our own work. I’ll be reading there too.
And its FREE. Find out more here:
www.newhamfestivalofstories.org/events/newha...
Newham Writers Workshop is staging a performance evening, as part of the local Newham Festival of Stories. It’ll be a diverse evening of prose, poetry, stories, memoir and everything in between. I’ll be one of the readers here.
You can pre-book places here: nwshowcase.eventbrite.co.uk
You can pre-book places here: nwshowcase.eventbrite.co.uk
Newham Writers Showcase
Listen to local writers sharing their talent live, and chat to them over refreshments
nwshowcase.eventbrite.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Newham Writers Workshop is staging a performance evening, as part of the local Newham Festival of Stories. It’ll be a diverse evening of prose, poetry, stories, memoir and everything in between. I’ll be one of the readers here.
You can pre-book places here: nwshowcase.eventbrite.co.uk
You can pre-book places here: nwshowcase.eventbrite.co.uk
Charlie Kirk died a violent death, but he was no saint and no hero. He was a vile bigot who preached violence towards others.
"Journalist put on Charlie Kirk's 'hit list' speaks out about abuse"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/12/c...
"Journalist put on Charlie Kirk's 'hit list' speaks out about abuse"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/12/c...
Journalist put on Charlie Kirk's 'hit list' speaks out: 'He normalised violence'
Journalist and college professor, Stacey Patton, has opened up about the abuse she received after being put on Charlie Kirk's 'hit list'
www.thepinknews.com
September 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Charlie Kirk died a violent death, but he was no saint and no hero. He was a vile bigot who preached violence towards others.
"Journalist put on Charlie Kirk's 'hit list' speaks out about abuse"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/12/c...
"Journalist put on Charlie Kirk's 'hit list' speaks out about abuse"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/12/c...
Some good news on this awful day.
Let's see what lies Farage tells over this.
"Nigel Farage faces questions over who funded £885,000 Clacton constituency home"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Let's see what lies Farage tells over this.
"Nigel Farage faces questions over who funded £885,000 Clacton constituency home"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Nigel Farage faces questions over who funded £885,000 Clacton constituency home
A BBC investigation raises questions about how the Reform UK leader's partner paid for a home in his constituency.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Some good news on this awful day.
Let's see what lies Farage tells over this.
"Nigel Farage faces questions over who funded £885,000 Clacton constituency home"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Let's see what lies Farage tells over this.
"Nigel Farage faces questions over who funded £885,000 Clacton constituency home"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Is the Catholic Church being dragged into the twentieth century?
Though none of these pilgrims will have an audience with Pope Leo XIV.
"LGBTQ+ Catholics make historic pilgrimage at Vatican" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Though none of these pilgrims will have an audience with Pope Leo XIV.
"LGBTQ+ Catholics make historic pilgrimage at Vatican" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
LGBTQ+ Catholics make historic pilgrimage at Vatican
Some 1,400 LGBTQ+ people are taking part for the first time in a pilgrimage to mark the Vatican's Jubilee Year.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Is the Catholic Church being dragged into the twentieth century?
Though none of these pilgrims will have an audience with Pope Leo XIV.
"LGBTQ+ Catholics make historic pilgrimage at Vatican" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Though none of these pilgrims will have an audience with Pope Leo XIV.
"LGBTQ+ Catholics make historic pilgrimage at Vatican" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The girls were 14 and 15, yet there were no far-right protests, waving the St George's flag, about this white man's crimes. I wonder why?
"Actor John Alford guilty of sexually assaulting two girls" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Actor John Alford guilty of sexually assaulting two girls" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Actor John Alford guilty of sexually assaulting two girls
The jury returns its verdict on the London's Burning actor.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The girls were 14 and 15, yet there were no far-right protests, waving the St George's flag, about this white man's crimes. I wonder why?
"Actor John Alford guilty of sexually assaulting two girls" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Actor John Alford guilty of sexually assaulting two girls" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Drew Payne
Reform UK, which has a grand total of four MPs, was just given an uninterrupted platform for an hour and a half on the BBC and Sky News channels, in order to talk about its plans for mass deportations
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
August 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Reform UK, which has a grand total of four MPs, was just given an uninterrupted platform for an hour and a half on the BBC and Sky News channels, in order to talk about its plans for mass deportations
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
A gunman opened fire on the CDC headquarters but it got very little coverage in the media, why? And why would someone so hate the CDC? My latest blog asks these questions and looks at some uncomfortable events behind this terrible shooting.
Happy reading.
drewpayne.blogspot.com/2025/08/why-...
Happy reading.
drewpayne.blogspot.com/2025/08/why-...
Why Shoot the Doctors?
On Friday 8th August, a gunman opened fire on the offices of the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention (CDC ) in Atlanta, but it barel...
drewpayne.blogspot.com
August 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
A gunman opened fire on the CDC headquarters but it got very little coverage in the media, why? And why would someone so hate the CDC? My latest blog asks these questions and looks at some uncomfortable events behind this terrible shooting.
Happy reading.
drewpayne.blogspot.com/2025/08/why-...
Happy reading.
drewpayne.blogspot.com/2025/08/why-...
Today will go down in history as the one day the Daily Mail got the story right.
By the law of averages, it had to happen once, just the once.
Tomorrow, they will be back to their usual hate and bigotry.
By the law of averages, it had to happen once, just the once.
Tomorrow, they will be back to their usual hate and bigotry.
August 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Today will go down in history as the one day the Daily Mail got the story right.
By the law of averages, it had to happen once, just the once.
Tomorrow, they will be back to their usual hate and bigotry.
By the law of averages, it had to happen once, just the once.
Tomorrow, they will be back to their usual hate and bigotry.
Reposted by Drew Payne
I’m a woman and a pensioner. I live in a relatively poor area (outskirts of Basildon). I go out a lot. I travel into London a lot. I have experienced no crime around me. I have never been afraid for my safety. Nothing has changed. I do object to being called a ‘filly’ though.
August 12, 2025 at 8:13 AM
I’m a woman and a pensioner. I live in a relatively poor area (outskirts of Basildon). I go out a lot. I travel into London a lot. I have experienced no crime around me. I have never been afraid for my safety. Nothing has changed. I do object to being called a ‘filly’ though.
Of course the bigots go after something as important as this. They hate having to share their human rights.
"SCOTUS to consider hearing case to overturn same-sex marriage"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/08/12/s...
"SCOTUS to consider hearing case to overturn same-sex marriage"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/08/12/s...
SCOTUS to consider hearing case to overturn same-sex marriage
SCOTUS is facing a decision over whether to hear a case from Kim Davis that would ask it to overturn same-sex marriage.
www.thepinknews.com
August 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Of course the bigots go after something as important as this. They hate having to share their human rights.
"SCOTUS to consider hearing case to overturn same-sex marriage"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/08/12/s...
"SCOTUS to consider hearing case to overturn same-sex marriage"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/08/12/s...
Cuba has better Trans rights than Britain, my home country. What the hell is happening?
"Cuba has just taken a huge leap forward in terms of trans rights"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/28/c...
"Cuba has just taken a huge leap forward in terms of trans rights"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/28/c...
Cuba's huge leap forward in trans rights– citizens can now legally choose gender
Cuba has taken a significant step forward in trans rights by approving a law that allows individuals to self-declare their gender without requiring surgery.
www.thepinknews.com
July 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Cuba has better Trans rights than Britain, my home country. What the hell is happening?
"Cuba has just taken a huge leap forward in terms of trans rights"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/28/c...
"Cuba has just taken a huge leap forward in terms of trans rights"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/28/c...
Why has Britain still not done this?
Luxembourg plans law to ban conversion therapy on LGBTQ+ people
Luxembourg plans law to ban conversion therapy on LGBTQ+ people
Updated national action plan includes pledge to introduce draft bill mentioned in 2023 coalition government agreement
www.luxtimes.lu
July 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Why has Britain still not done this?
Candace Owens is another playground bully who never grew up. Strange, so many of them are also right-wing. I hope the Macrons bankrupt her.
"Candace Owens 'pours gasoline' on Macron lawsuit by doubling down on trans claim"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/24/c...
"Candace Owens 'pours gasoline' on Macron lawsuit by doubling down on trans claim"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/24/c...
Candace Owens 'pours gasoline' on Macron lawsuit by doubling down on trans claim
Political commentator Candace Owens has “poured gasoline" on the Brigitte Macron lawsuit by doubling down on claims that Macron is trans.
www.thepinknews.com
July 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Candace Owens is another playground bully who never grew up. Strange, so many of them are also right-wing. I hope the Macrons bankrupt her.
"Candace Owens 'pours gasoline' on Macron lawsuit by doubling down on trans claim"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/24/c...
"Candace Owens 'pours gasoline' on Macron lawsuit by doubling down on trans claim"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/24/c...
Please sign this petition to demonetise this vile YouTube channel. They hide behind "free speech" to spread hate and obscene far-right views.
Petition · YouTube: Demonetize Jubilee
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Petition · YouTube: Demonetize Jubilee
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Change starts here
Join over 500,000,000 people creating real change in their communities.
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July 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Please sign this petition to demonetise this vile YouTube channel. They hide behind "free speech" to spread hate and obscene far-right views.
Petition · YouTube: Demonetize Jubilee
Change.org www.change.org/p/youtube-de...
Petition · YouTube: Demonetize Jubilee
Change.org www.change.org/p/youtube-de...
Well, the Church of England has finally entered the 1980s, but we are living in 2025.
"Church of England removes homosexuality clause in clergy doc"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/16/c...
"Church of England removes homosexuality clause in clergy doc"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/16/c...
Church of England removes clause saying homosexuality is 'dishonourable'
The Church of England voted to remove a clause from its clergy selection which states that homosexuality is “dishonourable”.
www.thepinknews.com
July 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Well, the Church of England has finally entered the 1980s, but we are living in 2025.
"Church of England removes homosexuality clause in clergy doc"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/16/c...
"Church of England removes homosexuality clause in clergy doc"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/16/c...
Reposted by Drew Payne
The thing about the Epstein disgustingness that strikes me hardest is that hundreds of rich old men raped underage girls and the only person currently in jail for that vile behavior is a woman.
July 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The thing about the Epstein disgustingness that strikes me hardest is that hundreds of rich old men raped underage girls and the only person currently in jail for that vile behavior is a woman.
What has gone wrong with this country when a judge upholds this nonsense?
"Police 'breached impartiality' by marching with Progress Pride flag"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/16/n...
"Police 'breached impartiality' by marching with Progress Pride flag"
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Police 'breached impartiality' by marching with Progress Pride flag at Pride, judge rules
A chief constable in the north of England "breached impartiality" for allowing a police force to march with the Pride progress flag.
www.thepinknews.com
July 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM
What has gone wrong with this country when a judge upholds this nonsense?
"Police 'breached impartiality' by marching with Progress Pride flag"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/16/n...
"Police 'breached impartiality' by marching with Progress Pride flag"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/16/n...
My heart swells with pride. These women are wonderful.
"Lesbians dressed as clowns disrupt 'gender-critical' panel" www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/16/t...
"Lesbians dressed as clowns disrupt 'gender-critical' panel" www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/16/t...
Lesbians dressed as clowns disrupt 'gender critical' event
A group of LGBTQ+ activists dressed as clowns staged a protest at a gender critical group's meeting in London.
www.thepinknews.com
July 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
My heart swells with pride. These women are wonderful.
"Lesbians dressed as clowns disrupt 'gender-critical' panel" www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/16/t...
"Lesbians dressed as clowns disrupt 'gender-critical' panel" www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/16/t...
Homophobia is rewarded in Football, and just in time to mark the end of Pride. Wonderful...
"Liverpool 'battle to sign' player who refused LGBTQ+ armband"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/08/l...
"Liverpool 'battle to sign' player who refused LGBTQ+ armband"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/08/l...
Top clubs 'battle to sign' footballer who refused to wear LGBTQ+ armband
Liverpool and Man Utd are reportedly “in battle to sign” Benfica midfielder Orkun Kokcu, who famously refused to wear a pro-LGBTQ+ armband.
www.thepinknews.com
July 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Homophobia is rewarded in Football, and just in time to mark the end of Pride. Wonderful...
"Liverpool 'battle to sign' player who refused LGBTQ+ armband"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/08/l...
"Liverpool 'battle to sign' player who refused LGBTQ+ armband"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/08/l...
Why do the far right hate Pride so much? Is it because people have stopped listening to their homophobic lies?
"Christians say Sadiq Khan faces 'eternal punishment' for Pride flags"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/08/l...
"Christians say Sadiq Khan faces 'eternal punishment' for Pride flags"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/08/l...
Christians say Sadiq Khan faces 'eternal punishment' for London Pride flags
Christians have taken to social media to claim London mayor Sadiq Khan faces "eternal punishment" for the city's LGBTQ+ Pride flag displays.
www.thepinknews.com
July 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Why do the far right hate Pride so much? Is it because people have stopped listening to their homophobic lies?
"Christians say Sadiq Khan faces 'eternal punishment' for Pride flags"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/08/l...
"Christians say Sadiq Khan faces 'eternal punishment' for Pride flags"
www.thepinknews.com/2025/07/08/l...
He's still an MP, so why does he need this job? It won't benefit his constituents.
"Rishi Sunak takes job at Goldman Sachs"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Rishi Sunak takes job at Goldman Sachs"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rishi Sunak takes job at Goldman Sachs
Sunak will take up the part-time role while remaining Conservative MP for Richmond and Northallerton.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
He's still an MP, so why does he need this job? It won't benefit his constituents.
"Rishi Sunak takes job at Goldman Sachs"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Rishi Sunak takes job at Goldman Sachs"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Total hypocrite!
He did nothing about it when he was Health AND Social Care minister. Why are we listening to this waste of skin?
"Matt Hancock tells Covid inquiry social care sector is 'badly in need of reform'"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
He did nothing about it when he was Health AND Social Care minister. Why are we listening to this waste of skin?
"Matt Hancock tells Covid inquiry social care sector is 'badly in need of reform'"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
Matt Hancock tells Covid inquiry social care sector is 'badly in need of reform'
Public hearings at the Covid-19 inquiry resumed on Monday, looking at the impact of the pandemic on adult care services.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Total hypocrite!
He did nothing about it when he was Health AND Social Care minister. Why are we listening to this waste of skin?
"Matt Hancock tells Covid inquiry social care sector is 'badly in need of reform'"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
He did nothing about it when he was Health AND Social Care minister. Why are we listening to this waste of skin?
"Matt Hancock tells Covid inquiry social care sector is 'badly in need of reform'"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...