Jack Blackburn
@hackblackburn.bsky.social
History Correspondent and Deputy Diary Editor for The Times
"This inattention to detail was typical of the laziness the show’s narrator was known for. Real shoddy narrating. Just pure crap."
November 4, 2025 at 9:11 PM
"This inattention to detail was typical of the laziness the show’s narrator was known for. Real shoddy narrating. Just pure crap."
In my Times Diary this morning…
Reform are pursuing a “Millwall” strategy
www.thetimes.com/article/aa6b...
Reform are pursuing a “Millwall” strategy
www.thetimes.com/article/aa6b...
October 31, 2025 at 9:46 AM
In my Times Diary this morning…
Reform are pursuing a “Millwall” strategy
www.thetimes.com/article/aa6b...
Reform are pursuing a “Millwall” strategy
www.thetimes.com/article/aa6b...
The historical symmetry of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor ending up in Sandringham
Where will Andrew live in Sandringham? Estate has its own troubled past
www.thetimes.com/article/0680...
Where will Andrew live in Sandringham? Estate has its own troubled past
www.thetimes.com/article/0680...
October 31, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The historical symmetry of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor ending up in Sandringham
Where will Andrew live in Sandringham? Estate has its own troubled past
www.thetimes.com/article/0680...
Where will Andrew live in Sandringham? Estate has its own troubled past
www.thetimes.com/article/0680...
Also, a little bit on Angela Rayner and reality TV
October 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Also, a little bit on Angela Rayner and reality TV
Wes Streeting “forgot” to include the Tories in his conference speech
This and more in today’s @TimesDiary
Including Jeremy King on dress codes and a campaign to get Bertie Wooster recognised at Oxford
Wes Streeting forgets to sing the blues
www.thetimes.com/article/9017...
This and more in today’s @TimesDiary
Including Jeremy King on dress codes and a campaign to get Bertie Wooster recognised at Oxford
Wes Streeting forgets to sing the blues
www.thetimes.com/article/9017...
October 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Wes Streeting “forgot” to include the Tories in his conference speech
This and more in today’s @TimesDiary
Including Jeremy King on dress codes and a campaign to get Bertie Wooster recognised at Oxford
Wes Streeting forgets to sing the blues
www.thetimes.com/article/9017...
This and more in today’s @TimesDiary
Including Jeremy King on dress codes and a campaign to get Bertie Wooster recognised at Oxford
Wes Streeting forgets to sing the blues
www.thetimes.com/article/9017...
No, no, I think there’s not enough puppetry work in modern political oratory.
October 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
No, no, I think there’s not enough puppetry work in modern political oratory.
Robert Jenrick gets a (gradually) standing ovation and one of the higher attendance figures garnered this week.
Still plenty of seats available…
Still plenty of seats available…
October 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Robert Jenrick gets a (gradually) standing ovation and one of the higher attendance figures garnered this week.
Still plenty of seats available…
Still plenty of seats available…
James Cleverly is a master of spin. Pours a pint (on the second attempt) which is one quarter head - says it’s for Oktoberfest
October 6, 2025 at 10:22 AM
James Cleverly is a master of spin. Pours a pint (on the second attempt) which is one quarter head - says it’s for Oktoberfest
Not saying it’s already been a long conference, but James Cleverly is on the Guinness at 10.25am
October 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Not saying it’s already been a long conference, but James Cleverly is on the Guinness at 10.25am
Tories remain top of the props.
Hacks at the party conference have received a goodie bag with Haribo and chocolate and also a fake fat packet with Reform’s manifesto written on it.
Very good, though a hangover cure which depicts someone in blue just clinging on to life might backfire a little
Hacks at the party conference have received a goodie bag with Haribo and chocolate and also a fake fat packet with Reform’s manifesto written on it.
Very good, though a hangover cure which depicts someone in blue just clinging on to life might backfire a little
October 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Tories remain top of the props.
Hacks at the party conference have received a goodie bag with Haribo and chocolate and also a fake fat packet with Reform’s manifesto written on it.
Very good, though a hangover cure which depicts someone in blue just clinging on to life might backfire a little
Hacks at the party conference have received a goodie bag with Haribo and chocolate and also a fake fat packet with Reform’s manifesto written on it.
Very good, though a hangover cure which depicts someone in blue just clinging on to life might backfire a little
Andy Burnham leads in the wrong direction, and Labour remains able to “agree disagreeably”
All in my #LabourConference2025 Diary for @thetimes.com
Burnham’s abortive coup dissolves into thin air
www.thetimes.com/article/07a7...
All in my #LabourConference2025 Diary for @thetimes.com
Burnham’s abortive coup dissolves into thin air
www.thetimes.com/article/07a7...
September 30, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Andy Burnham leads in the wrong direction, and Labour remains able to “agree disagreeably”
All in my #LabourConference2025 Diary for @thetimes.com
Burnham’s abortive coup dissolves into thin air
www.thetimes.com/article/07a7...
All in my #LabourConference2025 Diary for @thetimes.com
Burnham’s abortive coup dissolves into thin air
www.thetimes.com/article/07a7...
For those still up…
Farewell to Andy Burnham’s leadership challenge… we hardly knew thee
Burnham’s abortive coup dissolves into thin air
www.thetimes.com/article/07a7...
Farewell to Andy Burnham’s leadership challenge… we hardly knew thee
Burnham’s abortive coup dissolves into thin air
www.thetimes.com/article/07a7...
September 29, 2025 at 11:41 PM
For those still up…
Farewell to Andy Burnham’s leadership challenge… we hardly knew thee
Burnham’s abortive coup dissolves into thin air
www.thetimes.com/article/07a7...
Farewell to Andy Burnham’s leadership challenge… we hardly knew thee
Burnham’s abortive coup dissolves into thin air
www.thetimes.com/article/07a7...
Pretty mega queue to see the man described by the leader of the free world as a “terrible, terrible mayor”. Sadiq Khan’s popularity only growing in Labour circles
September 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Pretty mega queue to see the man described by the leader of the free world as a “terrible, terrible mayor”. Sadiq Khan’s popularity only growing in Labour circles
Sir John Curtice gives Labour some good news and tells them that the Rayner and Mandelson scandals haven’t made any impact on their poll position.
“The problem is your ratings were so low in the first place…”
“The problem is your ratings were so low in the first place…”
September 29, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Sir John Curtice gives Labour some good news and tells them that the Rayner and Mandelson scandals haven’t made any impact on their poll position.
“The problem is your ratings were so low in the first place…”
“The problem is your ratings were so low in the first place…”
Something to celebrate
September 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Something to celebrate
And there’s a lovely story featuring our late colleague Andrew Norfolk from his memorial at @stbrides.com
September 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM
And there’s a lovely story featuring our late colleague Andrew Norfolk from his memorial at @stbrides.com
In my @TimesDiary this morning, Robert Jenrick tells Tories there’s “nothing to be gained” from changing leader…
… and he begins relationship with new opposite number David Lammy by mocking him over old Mastermind appearance
www.thetimes.com/article/02c1...
… and he begins relationship with new opposite number David Lammy by mocking him over old Mastermind appearance
www.thetimes.com/article/02c1...
September 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM
In my @TimesDiary this morning, Robert Jenrick tells Tories there’s “nothing to be gained” from changing leader…
… and he begins relationship with new opposite number David Lammy by mocking him over old Mastermind appearance
www.thetimes.com/article/02c1...
… and he begins relationship with new opposite number David Lammy by mocking him over old Mastermind appearance
www.thetimes.com/article/02c1...
Also, the latest on Your Party, the world’s greatest Monty Python tribute act
September 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Also, the latest on Your Party, the world’s greatest Monty Python tribute act
Kemi Badenoch cannot keep time, and so she might be running out of time. The true story of Kemi Countdown in this morning’s @timesdiary
Tick-tock — Kemi Badenoch v the clockwatchers
www.thetimes.com/article/ef7f...
Tick-tock — Kemi Badenoch v the clockwatchers
www.thetimes.com/article/ef7f...
September 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Kemi Badenoch cannot keep time, and so she might be running out of time. The true story of Kemi Countdown in this morning’s @timesdiary
Tick-tock — Kemi Badenoch v the clockwatchers
www.thetimes.com/article/ef7f...
Tick-tock — Kemi Badenoch v the clockwatchers
www.thetimes.com/article/ef7f...
When your child has had the best day at the theme park, and you have had a very long day taking them round the theme park
September 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
When your child has had the best day at the theme park, and you have had a very long day taking them round the theme park
All a bit Mordor tonight
September 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
All a bit Mordor tonight
La lune en rouge, Antibes
September 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
La lune en rouge, Antibes
I honestly think the point of this series is to generate more @stephenkb.bsky.social content
September 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I honestly think the point of this series is to generate more @stephenkb.bsky.social content
Went okay I think
August 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Went okay I think
Big news in @thetimes.com’s diary this morning
John Betjeman liked ganja
www.thetimes.com/article/5772...
John Betjeman liked ganja
www.thetimes.com/article/5772...
August 29, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Big news in @thetimes.com’s diary this morning
John Betjeman liked ganja
www.thetimes.com/article/5772...
John Betjeman liked ganja
www.thetimes.com/article/5772...