It is a truth universally acknowledged that one cannot have both a cat and 1000 jigsaw pieces.
November 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
It is a truth universally acknowledged that one cannot have both a cat and 1000 jigsaw pieces.
November 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
RIP to Prunella Scales. Sybill Fawlty was one of the greatest comic creations. There's no Basil without Sybil.
But I will probably remember her most fondly as Martin's Mum in Cabin Pressure.
But I will probably remember her most fondly as Martin's Mum in Cabin Pressure.
October 29, 2025 at 7:29 AM
RIP to Prunella Scales. Sybill Fawlty was one of the greatest comic creations. There's no Basil without Sybil.
But I will probably remember her most fondly as Martin's Mum in Cabin Pressure.
But I will probably remember her most fondly as Martin's Mum in Cabin Pressure.
Post you from a different era. Me aged about 13 protesting the mad decision to open a gun shop right by my school (which back then was pretty rough).
October 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Post you from a different era. Me aged about 13 protesting the mad decision to open a gun shop right by my school (which back then was pretty rough).
Looking at the weather in Nashville (where I go tomorrow) to cheer myself up about the weather in NYC (where I am today).
October 13, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Looking at the weather in Nashville (where I go tomorrow) to cheer myself up about the weather in NYC (where I am today).
Well it's real. And what a time to start. If you haven't already sign up to @labourlist.bsky.social emails here to hear from me and the brilliant team every weekday labourlist.org/sign-up/?sou...
September 8, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Well it's real. And what a time to start. If you haven't already sign up to @labourlist.bsky.social emails here to hear from me and the brilliant team every weekday labourlist.org/sign-up/?sou...
Another movie night with the niece. A Brat Pack special. First I will get angry about Ally Sheedy’s makeover, then I will wildly over-identity with Mare Winningham.
August 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Another movie night with the niece. A Brat Pack special. First I will get angry about Ally Sheedy’s makeover, then I will wildly over-identity with Mare Winningham.
Lovely lovely congratulations present from @karinjr.bsky.social - great pre-new job reading!
July 31, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Lovely lovely congratulations present from @karinjr.bsky.social - great pre-new job reading!
The Lionesses ROAR again!
July 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The Lionesses ROAR again!
Incredibly inspiring day at the launch of the new @thefabians.bsky.social Housing Centre. So much good work, good will and good policy.
July 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Incredibly inspiring day at the launch of the new @thefabians.bsky.social Housing Centre. So much good work, good will and good policy.
So this just happened!
July 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
So this just happened!
Happy birthday to the love of my life.
July 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Happy birthday to the love of my life.
Eight years ago today and she’s still just as bonkers. It’s her birthday tomorrow. My baby fishface is an old lady of 9!
July 4, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Eight years ago today and she’s still just as bonkers. It’s her birthday tomorrow. My baby fishface is an old lady of 9!
Chicken and mushroom stroganoff bake. 2 syns per serving.
July 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Chicken and mushroom stroganoff bake. 2 syns per serving.
Chicken and mushroom stroganoff bake. 2 syns per serving.
July 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Chicken and mushroom stroganoff bake. 2 syns per serving.
After a bruising week for the government, what should they learn to do differently? And can they show a restive PLP that they too will be treated with respect and dignity?
June 30, 2025 at 6:20 AM
After a bruising week for the government, what should they learn to do differently? And can they show a restive PLP that they too will be treated with respect and dignity?
My newsletter this week is on what the government need to learn to do differently after the welfare bill debacle.
open.substack.com/pub/softleft...
open.substack.com/pub/softleft...
June 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
My newsletter this week is on what the government need to learn to do differently after the welfare bill debacle.
open.substack.com/pub/softleft...
open.substack.com/pub/softleft...
Who needs Glastonbury when you can watch @blurtribute.bsky.social recreate the legendary Mile End Stadium gig at the (only marginally smaller) Walthamstow Trades?!
June 29, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Who needs Glastonbury when you can watch @blurtribute.bsky.social recreate the legendary Mile End Stadium gig at the (only marginally smaller) Walthamstow Trades?!
Blimey! That’s crept up on me!!
June 28, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Blimey! That’s crept up on me!!