John Forbes
@forbesjohn.bsky.social
Real estate funds nerd, John Forbes Consulting LLP and a bit obsessed by all things cycling.
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Muscular Christianity.
“Wear some headphones, kid. And put your shoes back on”
“Wear some headphones, kid. And put your shoes back on”
November 29, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Muscular Christianity.
“Wear some headphones, kid. And put your shoes back on”
“Wear some headphones, kid. And put your shoes back on”
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
bloom.bg
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
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The golden age of diversity and democracy in Oz.
November 16, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The golden age of diversity and democracy in Oz.
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I had my disagreements with the BBC under Tim Davie but he was a decent man doing a difficult job.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I had my disagreements with the BBC under Tim Davie but he was a decent man doing a difficult job.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
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National Trust council elections saw a defeat for the Restore Trust campaign.
35k members voted to re-elect a slate of council candidates endorsed by the nominations committee
12k - 13.5k voted for candidates on Restore Trust slate
Non-slate candidated
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
35k members voted to re-elect a slate of council candidates endorsed by the nominations committee
12k - 13.5k voted for candidates on Restore Trust slate
Non-slate candidated
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
Voting results from the AGM
Read about the National Trust's 2025 Annual General Meeting and the results from the day.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
November 8, 2025 at 11:50 PM
National Trust council elections saw a defeat for the Restore Trust campaign.
35k members voted to re-elect a slate of council candidates endorsed by the nominations committee
12k - 13.5k voted for candidates on Restore Trust slate
Non-slate candidated
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
35k members voted to re-elect a slate of council candidates endorsed by the nominations committee
12k - 13.5k voted for candidates on Restore Trust slate
Non-slate candidated
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
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Cars account for just 4.3% of journeys in Paris. So motorists may be 'living in fear' (although that sounds unlikely) but the vast majority of Parisians, far from seeing red, are pretty happy with expanded space for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users
Paris sees red as mayor drives cars off the road
Motorists in the French capital live in fear of the tow truck and sky-high parking fines
Motorists in the French capital live in fear of the tow truck and sky-high parking fines
Paris sees red as mayor drives cars off the road
Paris sees red as mayor drives cars off the road
www.thetimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Cars account for just 4.3% of journeys in Paris. So motorists may be 'living in fear' (although that sounds unlikely) but the vast majority of Parisians, far from seeing red, are pretty happy with expanded space for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users
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If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.
October 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.
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PM of Albania having a good laugh with President of Azerbaijan and Macron about Trump repeatedly claiming that he ended the war between their two countries which were not at war with each other.
October 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
PM of Albania having a good laugh with President of Azerbaijan and Macron about Trump repeatedly claiming that he ended the war between their two countries which were not at war with each other.
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Former UKIP, Brexit Party MEP and leader of Reform UK in Wales. has pleaded guilty to bribery charges relating to making statements in favour of Russia while being an elected member of the European Parliament. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ex-Reform UK Wales leader Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges
Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Former UKIP, Brexit Party MEP and leader of Reform UK in Wales. has pleaded guilty to bribery charges relating to making statements in favour of Russia while being an elected member of the European Parliament. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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‘Bring on the BBQ swans!’ Who needs satire when politics is beyond parody? on.ft.com/48AwsTp | opinion
‘Bring on the BBQ swans!’ Who needs satire when politics is beyond parody?
Puncturing the dignity of those in power is a long comic tradition but too often they do a better job themselves
on.ft.com
September 27, 2025 at 4:34 AM
‘Bring on the BBQ swans!’ Who needs satire when politics is beyond parody? on.ft.com/48AwsTp | opinion
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Reform UK’s ex-leader in Wales Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges
Reform UK’s ex-leader in Wales Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges
Gill admits to eight charges while an elected member of the European parliament
Nathan Gill, a former leader of Reform UK in Wales, has pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to eight bribery charges while an elected member of the European parliament.
More details soon … Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Reform UK’s ex-leader in Wales Nathan Gill pleads guilty to bribery charges
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Ming Campbell was a hero of mine ever since I first became a Lib Dem activist back in my teens.
He did the honour of appointing me his PPS when he was leader. It was a privilege to learn from him and become his friend, a wondrous thing to be able to call someone who was also a hero.
He did the honour of appointing me his PPS when he was leader. It was a privilege to learn from him and become his friend, a wondrous thing to be able to call someone who was also a hero.
September 26, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Ming Campbell was a hero of mine ever since I first became a Lib Dem activist back in my teens.
He did the honour of appointing me his PPS when he was leader. It was a privilege to learn from him and become his friend, a wondrous thing to be able to call someone who was also a hero.
He did the honour of appointing me his PPS when he was leader. It was a privilege to learn from him and become his friend, a wondrous thing to be able to call someone who was also a hero.
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Donald Trump wants to lend $20 billion of our money to bail out a political ally and his global investors before an election.
Oh, and Argentina just struck a major deal with China that crushes American soybean farmers already suffering from Trump's tariffs.
“America First.”
Oh, and Argentina just struck a major deal with China that crushes American soybean farmers already suffering from Trump's tariffs.
“America First.”
Bessent Says US in Talks With Argentina Over $20 Billion Lifeline
The US plans to extend a $20 billion swap line to Argentina and is ready to buy the country’s foreign bonds, providing much-needed financial support to President Javier Milei as he tries to regain inv...
www.bloomberg.com
September 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Donald Trump wants to lend $20 billion of our money to bail out a political ally and his global investors before an election.
Oh, and Argentina just struck a major deal with China that crushes American soybean farmers already suffering from Trump's tariffs.
“America First.”
Oh, and Argentina just struck a major deal with China that crushes American soybean farmers already suffering from Trump's tariffs.
“America First.”
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📝Yesterday, I submitted my petition demanding the removal of the 9:30am start time for disabled bus passes.
❌Disabilities don’t start at 9:30am & neither should disabled bus passes.
🤝Thanks to all the organisations and charities supporting this campaign. Together, we’ll break down these barriers!
❌Disabilities don’t start at 9:30am & neither should disabled bus passes.
🤝Thanks to all the organisations and charities supporting this campaign. Together, we’ll break down these barriers!
September 9, 2025 at 10:47 AM
📝Yesterday, I submitted my petition demanding the removal of the 9:30am start time for disabled bus passes.
❌Disabilities don’t start at 9:30am & neither should disabled bus passes.
🤝Thanks to all the organisations and charities supporting this campaign. Together, we’ll break down these barriers!
❌Disabilities don’t start at 9:30am & neither should disabled bus passes.
🤝Thanks to all the organisations and charities supporting this campaign. Together, we’ll break down these barriers!
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This is an excellent and constructive piece from the chief executive of the CBI @cbieconomics.bsky.social, calling for real tax reform (VAT, property taxes, road pricing).
Business lobby (like others) often self-serving but this is clear, honest and serious.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Business lobby (like others) often self-serving but this is clear, honest and serious.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
It’s time for Rachel Reeves to reconsider Labour’s manifesto promises on tax | Rain Newton-Smith
The budget must reform structures such as business rates, the VAT threshhold and stamp duty that are holding back growth
www.theguardian.com
September 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This is an excellent and constructive piece from the chief executive of the CBI @cbieconomics.bsky.social, calling for real tax reform (VAT, property taxes, road pricing).
Business lobby (like others) often self-serving but this is clear, honest and serious.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Business lobby (like others) often self-serving but this is clear, honest and serious.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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I think if your surprise conference stars are Nadine Dorries, Andrea Jenkyns and Lucy Connolly it’s probably time to put the bottle down and have a good old think about how life is going.
September 7, 2025 at 8:52 AM
I think if your surprise conference stars are Nadine Dorries, Andrea Jenkyns and Lucy Connolly it’s probably time to put the bottle down and have a good old think about how life is going.
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Let’s see what the ethics adviser says, but maybe instead of all this jumping up and down, now would be a good time to discuss how we look after disabled children and build a more caring country.
September 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Let’s see what the ethics adviser says, but maybe instead of all this jumping up and down, now would be a good time to discuss how we look after disabled children and build a more caring country.
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Spectacular article, all the major insights captured, but an early one here into how sincerely these men care about protecting our women and girls.
![The group spent about two hours in the city centre, during which time complaints were made to the police. The Manchester Evening News spoke to a woman who said one of the men shouted “Oh my god, look at them tits” at her as he hoisted the flags. The woman said she reported the incident because “it felt like [the men] were trying to start something and get my attention.” She also alleged the men had verbally harassed an Asian family with young children.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mpngfs6ffibk7udfzb5jhvrq/bafkreiahvv6mcoadgtiry2v66453cz7khbcotglqeiuy65auywqjqmvvsm@jpeg)
August 30, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Spectacular article, all the major insights captured, but an early one here into how sincerely these men care about protecting our women and girls.
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one of the most concerning things about Reform's polling is that we'd be looking at dozens of other MPs of the calibre of James McMurdock, a piece of human pond scum who served a custodial sentence for assaulting his ex-girlfriend and is now laughing it up with the Nazis over in the other place
Actually jaw dropping from James McMurdock MP, even by his standards. We cannot become numb to this.
The far right are in Parliament, and they're trying to normalise outright, vicious racism (same goes for the likes of Rupert Lowe too)
The far right are in Parliament, and they're trying to normalise outright, vicious racism (same goes for the likes of Rupert Lowe too)
August 30, 2025 at 12:06 PM
one of the most concerning things about Reform's polling is that we'd be looking at dozens of other MPs of the calibre of James McMurdock, a piece of human pond scum who served a custodial sentence for assaulting his ex-girlfriend and is now laughing it up with the Nazis over in the other place
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Imagine doing a deal with a bunch of fundamentalist crazies with no interest in the rule of law. Don't know what the Taliban are thinking.
Wednesday's DAILY TELEGRAPH: Taliban to give Farage deal on migrants
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#TomorrowsPapersToday
August 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Imagine doing a deal with a bunch of fundamentalist crazies with no interest in the rule of law. Don't know what the Taliban are thinking.
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No one at County Hall seems particularly eager to explain how five Kent Reform councillors came to be smiling for photographs next to a neo-Nazi activist.
➡️ Five Kent Reform councillors have been pictured smiling alongside a neo-Nazi activist at a 'stop the boats' protest in Maidstone on Saturday
Kent Reform councillors pictured smiling alongside neo-Nazi activist
Plus KCC blurs neutrality line again, Lower Thames Crossing tries new regulatory system, news in brief, and more
www.kentcurrent.news
August 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
No one at County Hall seems particularly eager to explain how five Kent Reform councillors came to be smiling for photographs next to a neo-Nazi activist.