Geoff Pinney
@geoffjp.bsky.social
Retired from NHS (38 years a lab rat). Likes opera, theatre, art, music. Dislikes Brexit.
Here we go again. Trump has told the UK that if we want a UK-US tech deal, we need to buy chlorinated chicken from the US! 🤢🐔 How dare he try to impose poor food standards in Britain. Sign the petition to keep chlorine-washed chicken off our shelves:
December 31, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Here we go again. Trump has told the UK that if we want a UK-US tech deal, we need to buy chlorinated chicken from the US! 🤢🐔 How dare he try to impose poor food standards in Britain. Sign the petition to keep chlorine-washed chicken off our shelves:
How about this in London, Sadiq?
From March 1 2026, we will scrap the 9.30am restriction on older and disabled people’s bus passes. 🐝
You told us it was unfair and we have listened. 👍🏻
You told us it was unfair and we have listened. 👍🏻
December 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
How about this in London, Sadiq?
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I was due on Have I got News for You.
Question Time invited me to immigration special in Dover.
We spoke to HIGNFY producers. "Makes total sense! Come on in 2026 instead!"
Ian Hislop probably didn't hear that but just for the record on the facts!
youtu.be/EMvOblrK2fk?...
Question Time invited me to immigration special in Dover.
We spoke to HIGNFY producers. "Makes total sense! Come on in 2026 instead!"
Ian Hislop probably didn't hear that but just for the record on the facts!
youtu.be/EMvOblrK2fk?...
Ian Hislop Gets Zack Polanski BADLY Wrong
YouTube video by Antony Jones
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I was due on Have I got News for You.
Question Time invited me to immigration special in Dover.
We spoke to HIGNFY producers. "Makes total sense! Come on in 2026 instead!"
Ian Hislop probably didn't hear that but just for the record on the facts!
youtu.be/EMvOblrK2fk?...
Question Time invited me to immigration special in Dover.
We spoke to HIGNFY producers. "Makes total sense! Come on in 2026 instead!"
Ian Hislop probably didn't hear that but just for the record on the facts!
youtu.be/EMvOblrK2fk?...
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🚨NEW: Iceland has announced it will BOYCOTT Eurovision over the genocidal state Israel being allowed to participate.
Who else thinks the UK should do the same?
Who else thinks the UK should do the same?
December 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🚨NEW: Iceland has announced it will BOYCOTT Eurovision over the genocidal state Israel being allowed to participate.
Who else thinks the UK should do the same?
Who else thinks the UK should do the same?
Oh heck, only one more rehearsal. I’d better start practising.
December 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Oh heck, only one more rehearsal. I’d better start practising.
www.facebook.com/share/r/1NxN... So proud of this orchestra!
Redirecting...
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November 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
www.facebook.com/share/r/1NxN... So proud of this orchestra!
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Oh do fuck off with your tips for being calm Radio 3. How about you stop Radio 4 broadcasting Reform propaganda every day first.
September 21, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Oh do fuck off with your tips for being calm Radio 3. How about you stop Radio 4 broadcasting Reform propaganda every day first.
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We need to be very clear about this.
Rising Christian nationalism is a threat to us all.
humanists.uk/2025/09/17/r...
Rising Christian nationalism is a threat to us all.
humanists.uk/2025/09/17/r...
Rising Christian nationalism: a threat to us all
Scenes on Saturday of Christian preachers denouncing ‘Secular Humanism’ from the main stage of Tommy Robinson’s radical right Unite the Kingdom rally in London may have been surprising to see on the s...
humanists.uk
September 19, 2025 at 9:56 AM
We need to be very clear about this.
Rising Christian nationalism is a threat to us all.
humanists.uk/2025/09/17/r...
Rising Christian nationalism is a threat to us all.
humanists.uk/2025/09/17/r...
September 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
September 10, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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Is a wealth tax workable? www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHrx...
Is a wealth tax actually possible?
YouTube video by Garys Economics
www.youtube.com
August 31, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Is a wealth tax workable? www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHrx...
It’s finally arrived @barristersecret.bsky.social
Pre-ordered months ago, at full price, no autograph, no fancy coloured page edges. This had better be good!
Pre-ordered months ago, at full price, no autograph, no fancy coloured page edges. This had better be good!
August 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
It’s finally arrived @barristersecret.bsky.social
Pre-ordered months ago, at full price, no autograph, no fancy coloured page edges. This had better be good!
Pre-ordered months ago, at full price, no autograph, no fancy coloured page edges. This had better be good!
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Artificial grass: I absolutely hate the stuff. It's terrible for the planet (we really don't need more plastic), and terrible for nature - invertebrates can't live in it and it restricts access to the soil underneath. It also heats up during hot weather so it isn't safe for dogs or children. 1/3
August 19, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Artificial grass: I absolutely hate the stuff. It's terrible for the planet (we really don't need more plastic), and terrible for nature - invertebrates can't live in it and it restricts access to the soil underneath. It also heats up during hot weather so it isn't safe for dogs or children. 1/3
Some good news at last! When can we follow suit?
Still my fave headline this month
#netherlands
@greenpeace.org @greenpeaceusa.bsky.social @greenjennyjones.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social @greenpeace.eu @greensorganise.bsky.social @foeus.bsky.social @foe.org.au @foescot.bsky.social
ministryofsport.com/the-netherla...
#netherlands
@greenpeace.org @greenpeaceusa.bsky.social @greenjennyjones.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social @greenpeace.eu @greensorganise.bsky.social @foeus.bsky.social @foe.org.au @foescot.bsky.social
ministryofsport.com/the-netherla...
The Netherlands to phase out artificial turf over health and environmental concerns - Ministry of Sport
In a significant move set to take effect from 2030 onwards, the Netherlands is poised to bid farewell to artificial grass on sports fields, opting for real grass surfaces instead. This is due to the i...
ministryofsport.com
August 14, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Some good news at last! When can we follow suit?
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Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives & don’t slow traffic. Implement them.— @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social.
“Despite what detractors might claim, 20mph speed limits haven’t actually made journeys slower because journey times are largely dictated by junction delays, not vehicle speed.”
“Despite what detractors might claim, 20mph speed limits haven’t actually made journeys slower because journey times are largely dictated by junction delays, not vehicle speed.”
Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan
There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve that, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
www.theguardian.com
August 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives & don’t slow traffic. Implement them.— @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social.
“Despite what detractors might claim, 20mph speed limits haven’t actually made journeys slower because journey times are largely dictated by junction delays, not vehicle speed.”
“Despite what detractors might claim, 20mph speed limits haven’t actually made journeys slower because journey times are largely dictated by junction delays, not vehicle speed.”
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🚨BREAKING: Fossil fuel/chemical industry lobbyists OUTNUMBER scientists 4 to 1 at the Global Plastics Treaty talks.
Does anyone else think this is SCANDALOUS?
Does anyone else think this is SCANDALOUS?
August 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
🚨BREAKING: Fossil fuel/chemical industry lobbyists OUTNUMBER scientists 4 to 1 at the Global Plastics Treaty talks.
Does anyone else think this is SCANDALOUS?
Does anyone else think this is SCANDALOUS?
So 100 extra deaths/serious injuries a year are an acceptable price to pay to shorten car journeys by 2 minutes. Have I understood that right? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Journey times up, deaths down: Welsh 20mph speed limit still divisive two years on
Protests continue against default lower limit in urban areas that supporters say is working ‘exactly as intended’
www.theguardian.com
August 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
So 100 extra deaths/serious injuries a year are an acceptable price to pay to shorten car journeys by 2 minutes. Have I understood that right? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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I see Rachel Reeves is looking for new economic advisors.
My vote goes to Gary Stevenson, an economist arguing for bold action to reduce wealth inequality in the UK.
youtu.be/S0pGpik5FIk?...
My vote goes to Gary Stevenson, an economist arguing for bold action to reduce wealth inequality in the UK.
youtu.be/S0pGpik5FIk?...
Gary Stevenson reveals what he'd do if he was Rachel Reeves | LBC
YouTube video by LBC
youtu.be
July 24, 2025 at 5:17 AM
I see Rachel Reeves is looking for new economic advisors.
My vote goes to Gary Stevenson, an economist arguing for bold action to reduce wealth inequality in the UK.
youtu.be/S0pGpik5FIk?...
My vote goes to Gary Stevenson, an economist arguing for bold action to reduce wealth inequality in the UK.
youtu.be/S0pGpik5FIk?...
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July 16, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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July 16, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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Trump's UK state visit was just announced for 17 September.
💥💥💥 JOIN THE PROTEST!
Let's make it absolutely massive.
stoptrump.org.uk
💥💥💥 JOIN THE PROTEST!
Let's make it absolutely massive.
stoptrump.org.uk
July 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Trump's UK state visit was just announced for 17 September.
💥💥💥 JOIN THE PROTEST!
Let's make it absolutely massive.
stoptrump.org.uk
💥💥💥 JOIN THE PROTEST!
Let's make it absolutely massive.
stoptrump.org.uk
Privatisation broke our water system.
@labourslewis.bsky.social has a people-first, evidence-based alternative, and I’m backing it.
Add your name to the People’s Plan for Water: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/water-belongs-to-all-of-us-back-the-peoples-plan-for-water?source=bluesky&
@labourslewis.bsky.social has a people-first, evidence-based alternative, and I’m backing it.
Add your name to the People’s Plan for Water: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/water-belongs-to-all-of-us-back-the-peoples-plan-for-water?source=bluesky&
July 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Privatisation broke our water system.
@labourslewis.bsky.social has a people-first, evidence-based alternative, and I’m backing it.
Add your name to the People’s Plan for Water: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/water-belongs-to-all-of-us-back-the-peoples-plan-for-water?source=bluesky&
@labourslewis.bsky.social has a people-first, evidence-based alternative, and I’m backing it.
Add your name to the People’s Plan for Water: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/water-belongs-to-all-of-us-back-the-peoples-plan-for-water?source=bluesky&