Howard Smith
@guildfordhoward.bsky.social
Live music promoter, fmr head of membership @prsformusic & Vapors drummer. Husband to Debbie, dad to Cosmo, Stanley & Audrey. Labour councillor & Mayor of Guildford.
Shameful.
The sheer scale of media outrage this week about plans to lift hundreds of thousands children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the real priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-real-b...
The Real 'Benefits Street' Protecting Britain's Wealthiest
The sheer scale of outrage about plans to lift children out of poverty, by taxing millionaire homeowners, tells you everything you need to know about the priorities of the British press
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Shameful.
Great stuff from the government. ❤️
November 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Great stuff from the government. ❤️
At last!
Keir Starmer expected to announce plans for digital ID cards www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer expected to announce plans for digital ID cards www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer expected to announce plans for digital ID cards
Measure could be announced as soon as Friday as government looks for ways to tackle illegal immigration to the UK
www.theguardian.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
At last!
Keir Starmer expected to announce plans for digital ID cards www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer expected to announce plans for digital ID cards www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The three mayors. Waverley, Farnham and me.
September 22, 2025 at 7:43 AM
The three mayors. Waverley, Farnham and me.
Very lucky to be out celebrating the 60th birthday of our local theatre this evening. Great night!
September 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Very lucky to be out celebrating the 60th birthday of our local theatre this evening. Great night!
Oh, 45 years ago the Vapors started their first American tour. Two shows on one night. Happy days!
September 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Oh, 45 years ago the Vapors started their first American tour. Two shows on one night. Happy days!
Had a great day at the new-ish Wake festival yesterday. Kids loved it too. Highlight was of course, King Creosote.
August 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Had a great day at the new-ish Wake festival yesterday. Kids loved it too. Highlight was of course, King Creosote.
Back in Suffolk ❤️
August 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Back in Suffolk ❤️
Article on tariffs. 😎
July 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Article on tariffs. 😎
Very sad to see this lovely cottage in the next street go.
July 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Very sad to see this lovely cottage in the next street go.
Lovely to be at Wood Street Jazz festival today. A bit sun and showers but great vibes.
July 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Lovely to be at Wood Street Jazz festival today. A bit sun and showers but great vibes.
Found at the car boot sale on Sunday. They did interviews quite differently in those days.
July 14, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Found at the car boot sale on Sunday. They did interviews quite differently in those days.
I have no memory of looking like this but then again it was a long time ago.
July 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
I have no memory of looking like this but then again it was a long time ago.
Mayoral duty. A real pleasure to welcome everyone to Guilfest 2025 from the main stage today.
July 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Mayoral duty. A real pleasure to welcome everyone to Guilfest 2025 from the main stage today.
Incredibly excited!
June 13, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Incredibly excited!
When the worst thing you can come up with about a government is swift bricks I think we can honestly say there has been a sea change over the last 12 months.
Considering the poor decisions that have been taken these are incredibly good. Lots of easy decisions have been slow or wrong. Making swift bricks mandatory was an easy choice to make with no downsides but the government have chosen not to.
May 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
When the worst thing you can come up with about a government is swift bricks I think we can honestly say there has been a sea change over the last 12 months.
Considering the mess Labour took on, these are incredible figures. ❤️
Keir Starmer leads Nigel Farage by 15pts on who Britons think would be the best PM
Starmer (44%) vs Farage (29%)
Starmer (36%) vs Badenoch (25%)
Starmer (27%) vs Davey (25%)
Davey (41%) vs Farage (27%)
Davey (33%) vs Badenoch (21%)
Badenoch (29%) vs Farage (25%)
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Starmer (44%) vs Farage (29%)
Starmer (36%) vs Badenoch (25%)
Starmer (27%) vs Davey (25%)
Davey (41%) vs Farage (27%)
Davey (33%) vs Badenoch (21%)
Badenoch (29%) vs Farage (25%)
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
May 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Considering the mess Labour took on, these are incredible figures. ❤️
It’s Total Dramarama wall to wall here. But the line: it’s only cheating if you get caught. If you don’t, it’s called winning gets a 🖐️ .
May 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
It’s Total Dramarama wall to wall here. But the line: it’s only cheating if you get caught. If you don’t, it’s called winning gets a 🖐️ .
The mayor and mayoress attend a garden party in central London.
May 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The mayor and mayoress attend a garden party in central London.
Choose your favourite.
May 20, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Choose your favourite.
Masked ball attendees.
May 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Masked ball attendees.
Huge thanks to Deep Dark Woods and Ellen Froese for an amazing show last night at The Star. That’s three great shows this year alongside Danny and Sam. Thanks to everyone who’s come to this run at our new home. Hope to see you all soon.
May 15, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Huge thanks to Deep Dark Woods and Ellen Froese for an amazing show last night at The Star. That’s three great shows this year alongside Danny and Sam. Thanks to everyone who’s come to this run at our new home. Hope to see you all soon.
Sam Amidon at the Star last night. Needless the say, brilliant.
May 9, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Sam Amidon at the Star last night. Needless the say, brilliant.