Chris Cotton
@hikerhymes.bsky.social
Eco-populist and anti-fascist, walking, nature, chess, football, Scotland and music. Pun addict. Red squirrel fan. Black Cat.
Happy Liz Truss podcast launch and Donald Trump FIFA Peace Prize day, brainrot fans....
December 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Happy Liz Truss podcast launch and Donald Trump FIFA Peace Prize day, brainrot fans....
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No right-wing tech dweebs get to complain about the land use impact of a wind farm ever again
December 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
No right-wing tech dweebs get to complain about the land use impact of a wind farm ever again
Will the Liz Truss Show last longer than this opened bag of out of date baby spinach?
December 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Will the Liz Truss Show last longer than this opened bag of out of date baby spinach?
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Nigel Farage and his cronies are a broken record with an imperial hangover that won’t shift. Reform is setting a deeply racist agenda with their only real policy focused on punishing migrants and people of colour.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Nigel Farage and his cronies are a broken record with an imperial hangover that won’t shift. Reform is setting a deeply racist agenda with their only real policy focused on punishing migrants and people of colour.
1/5
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They're putting Grok in charge of national security investigations. What could go wrong?
Dan Bongino just posted a list of shitty things (like shifting FBI away fr public and corruption to hunting migrants, releasing details of criminal investigations and lying about what they show, and eliminating diversity) that he's proud of.
One of them is putting AI in charge of NatSec.
Alarming!
One of them is putting AI in charge of NatSec.
Alarming!
December 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
They're putting Grok in charge of national security investigations. What could go wrong?
Hobgoblin was one of my favourites for a few years.
Fell a bit out of love with it that time Nick Griffin did a cringeworthy cooking show and put it in his patriotic beef stew.
But such an iconic beer, as shown in this fantastic long read by @davidjesudason.bsky.social .
Fell a bit out of love with it that time Nick Griffin did a cringeworthy cooking show and put it in his patriotic beef stew.
But such an iconic beer, as shown in this fantastic long read by @davidjesudason.bsky.social .
For millennia, the t-shirts of the men in the know have taunted us.
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
Under the Bridge — A Definitive History of Wychwood Hobgoblin — Pellicle
My love affair with pubs started in Staines. It’s where I found my tribe—the pub as an expression of individuality, an alternative to bland Britain. But I was afraid at first. In 1996, my British-Asi...
www.pelliclemag.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Hobgoblin was one of my favourites for a few years.
Fell a bit out of love with it that time Nick Griffin did a cringeworthy cooking show and put it in his patriotic beef stew.
But such an iconic beer, as shown in this fantastic long read by @davidjesudason.bsky.social .
Fell a bit out of love with it that time Nick Griffin did a cringeworthy cooking show and put it in his patriotic beef stew.
But such an iconic beer, as shown in this fantastic long read by @davidjesudason.bsky.social .
Tremendous piece of reporting.
From Falkirk to Aberdeen, Dundee to Inverness. Far right groups are attending anti-asylum protests across Scotland.
We spent three months investigating. People doxxed, attacked, threatened. And communities standing firm.
Our first monthly long read.
bit.ly/ferret-long-...
We spent three months investigating. People doxxed, attacked, threatened. And communities standing firm.
Our first monthly long read.
bit.ly/ferret-long-...
December 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Tremendous piece of reporting.
David Coburn being back in the news is a good excuse to remember his finest moment, when he went live on periscope to an audience of trolls. x.com/lumi_1984/st...
Sarah Mackie on X: "With the news that the Scottish Greens will be fighting to oust David Coburn if the UK takes part in the European Parliament elections, I'd like to take a moment to remind you all of one of the most glorious livestreamed trolling sessions on the planet: https://t.co/QxjMKi9PZO" / X
With the news that the Scottish Greens will be fighting to oust David Coburn if the UK takes part in the European Parliament elections, I'd like to take a moment to remind you all of one of the most glorious livestreamed trolling sessions on the planet: https://t.co/QxjMKi9PZO
x.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
David Coburn being back in the news is a good excuse to remember his finest moment, when he went live on periscope to an audience of trolls. x.com/lumi_1984/st...
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How has the government got itself into the position of standing up for Israeli football hooligans, while criminalising peaceful supporters of Palestine Action?
October 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
How has the government got itself into the position of standing up for Israeli football hooligans, while criminalising peaceful supporters of Palestine Action?
Bravo!
Glasgow City Council has a whole sovereign citizen FAQ
whoever wrote this was so very tired
glasgow.gov.uk/whyyouneedto...
whoever wrote this was so very tired
glasgow.gov.uk/whyyouneedto...
Why you require to pay Council Tax - Glasgow City Council
Information about why you are required to pay Council Tax.
glasgow.gov.uk
October 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Bravo!
That looks amazing.
October 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
That looks amazing.
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We can take on the billionaires, big polluters and tax avoiders who have rigged the system in their favour - and we can win.
It's time to bring hope back to our politics. Join our movement and help us win
👉 greens.scot/join
It's time to bring hope back to our politics. Join our movement and help us win
👉 greens.scot/join
October 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
We can take on the billionaires, big polluters and tax avoiders who have rigged the system in their favour - and we can win.
It's time to bring hope back to our politics. Join our movement and help us win
👉 greens.scot/join
It's time to bring hope back to our politics. Join our movement and help us win
👉 greens.scot/join
When I joined in 2001, GPEW had just over 5000 members in total.
That party was big enough to get MEPs, Assembly members, save Westminster deposits and be involved in running a couple of councils.
It just added a whole new party to itself in 24 hours.
That party was big enough to get MEPs, Assembly members, save Westminster deposits and be involved in running a couple of councils.
It just added a whole new party to itself in 24 hours.
This surge is now absolutely phenomenal.
110,000 members.
That's +5000 in the last 24 hours alone!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
110,000 members.
That's +5000 in the last 24 hours alone!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
When I joined in 2001, GPEW had just over 5000 members in total.
That party was big enough to get MEPs, Assembly members, save Westminster deposits and be involved in running a couple of councils.
It just added a whole new party to itself in 24 hours.
That party was big enough to get MEPs, Assembly members, save Westminster deposits and be involved in running a couple of councils.
It just added a whole new party to itself in 24 hours.
Between this and the mouse at old Trafford the other week- why are people so surprised that stadiums are full of rodents? They're a pretty obvious habitat, just as train stations etc are too. I just hope food and drink stalls have good health and safety precautions.
Wales v Belgium: 'Freak of nature' rat invades pitch in World Cup qualifier
Cardiff City have defended their pest control policy after a rat made an appearance on the pitch during the second half of Wales' World Cup qualifier against Belgium.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Between this and the mouse at old Trafford the other week- why are people so surprised that stadiums are full of rodents? They're a pretty obvious habitat, just as train stations etc are too. I just hope food and drink stalls have good health and safety precautions.
Only vaguely following the Scotland game ATM. Is there any football happening or is it just VAR-fest?
October 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Only vaguely following the Scotland game ATM. Is there any football happening or is it just VAR-fest?
This is only half the story though. A LOT of that support would disappear if you asked the question another way, eg "That hill up there is getting a big wind farm, is that good?". That's how Reform will get votes out of it. They're very good at making normal ideas sound stupid when it benefits them.
Most Reform UK voters back investment in renewable energy:
"Research by YouGov showed some politicians had ‘grossly misjudged voters’ views amid criticism of net zero efforts"
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
"Research by YouGov showed some politicians had ‘grossly misjudged voters’ views amid criticism of net zero efforts"
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Poll suggests most Reform UK voters back investment in renewable energy
Research by YouGov showed some politicians had ‘grossly misjudged voters’ views amid criticism of net zero efforts, according to investment body.
www.independent.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 12:17 PM
This is only half the story though. A LOT of that support would disappear if you asked the question another way, eg "That hill up there is getting a big wind farm, is that good?". That's how Reform will get votes out of it. They're very good at making normal ideas sound stupid when it benefits them.
Big scoop here is that Grimes has had a massive neon sign of his own name made.
And that he seems to think that Jewish people should hide their identity.
And that he seems to think that Jewish people should hide their identity.
An incredible scoop from Darren here lifted straight from... Polanski's public Wikipedia page
October 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Big scoop here is that Grimes has had a massive neon sign of his own name made.
And that he seems to think that Jewish people should hide their identity.
And that he seems to think that Jewish people should hide their identity.
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This is amazing! A colleague found it in her cavity wall whilst doing some DIY. A newspaper article from the 1960s bemoaning the introduction of some 50mph speed limits. "Poor British Motorists" - some things never change, do they?!
October 7, 2025 at 8:58 AM
This is amazing! A colleague found it in her cavity wall whilst doing some DIY. A newspaper article from the 1960s bemoaning the introduction of some 50mph speed limits. "Poor British Motorists" - some things never change, do they?!
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'The guys who run Reform are absolute chancers.
The people who make our lives more difficult arrive in private jets, not dinghies.'
@ross-greer.bsky.social on #bbcdn
The people who make our lives more difficult arrive in private jets, not dinghies.'
@ross-greer.bsky.social on #bbcdn
October 1, 2025 at 8:39 PM
'The guys who run Reform are absolute chancers.
The people who make our lives more difficult arrive in private jets, not dinghies.'
@ross-greer.bsky.social on #bbcdn
The people who make our lives more difficult arrive in private jets, not dinghies.'
@ross-greer.bsky.social on #bbcdn
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Today I've joined parliamentarians from across the political spectrum in calling on Kemi Badenoch to rethink her dangerous position on the climate and net zero - a position which puts Britain's economic strength, national security, and environmental leadership at risk.
October 3, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Today I've joined parliamentarians from across the political spectrum in calling on Kemi Badenoch to rethink her dangerous position on the climate and net zero - a position which puts Britain's economic strength, national security, and environmental leadership at risk.
Not the most important thing here, but I see they took the brave step of putting Zack in front of a green screen. Looking forward to seeing footage of some fake funky alternative backgrounds coming out..... #gpconf
@zackpolanski.bsky.social : "The proscription of Palestine Action must be withdrawn & every parliamentarian who failed to vote against it needs to hang their heads in shame"
A reminder that 385 MPs voted to ban PA & every LibDem, Plaid & SNP MP abstained. Only 22 MPs voted against
A reminder that 385 MPs voted to ban PA & every LibDem, Plaid & SNP MP abstained. Only 22 MPs voted against
October 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Not the most important thing here, but I see they took the brave step of putting Zack in front of a green screen. Looking forward to seeing footage of some fake funky alternative backgrounds coming out..... #gpconf
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EXCLUSIVE: Over 30 Human Rights Experts Demand UEFA Expel Israeli Soccer Teams
European soccer’s governing body reportedly paused a vote on suspending Israel after Trump released his 20-point 'peace plan' for Gaza, @premthakker.bsky.social reports:
zeteo.com/p/exclusive-...
European soccer’s governing body reportedly paused a vote on suspending Israel after Trump released his 20-point 'peace plan' for Gaza, @premthakker.bsky.social reports:
zeteo.com/p/exclusive-...
EXCLUSIVE: Over 30 Human Rights Experts Demand UEFA Expel Israeli Soccer Teams
European soccer’s governing body reportedly paused a vote on suspending Israel after Trump released his 20-point 'peace plan' for Gaza.
zeteo.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Over 30 Human Rights Experts Demand UEFA Expel Israeli Soccer Teams
European soccer’s governing body reportedly paused a vote on suspending Israel after Trump released his 20-point 'peace plan' for Gaza, @premthakker.bsky.social reports:
zeteo.com/p/exclusive-...
European soccer’s governing body reportedly paused a vote on suspending Israel after Trump released his 20-point 'peace plan' for Gaza, @premthakker.bsky.social reports:
zeteo.com/p/exclusive-...
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Oh.
It’s Yom Kippur so why not have the official DHS account say “globalists,” a very common word to hear that almost never means Jews.
It’s Yom Kippur so why not have the official DHS account say “globalists,” a very common word to hear that almost never means Jews.
DHS appears to suggest that it will deny citizenship to "globalists"
October 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Oh.
It’s Yom Kippur so why not have the official DHS account say “globalists,” a very common word to hear that almost never means Jews.
It’s Yom Kippur so why not have the official DHS account say “globalists,” a very common word to hear that almost never means Jews.
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Breaking: Caledonian Sleeper's highland sleeper to Inverness, Aberdeen & Ft William will call at Birmingham International from 15 January onwards, picking up northbound at 22:42, setting down southbound at 06:20. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
More about the sleeper: www.seat61.com/sleeper-to-s...
More about the sleeper: www.seat61.com/sleeper-to-s...
Caledonian Sleeper train to link Scotland with Birmingham
The new service will start in January linking Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William to the West Midlands.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Breaking: Caledonian Sleeper's highland sleeper to Inverness, Aberdeen & Ft William will call at Birmingham International from 15 January onwards, picking up northbound at 22:42, setting down southbound at 06:20. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
More about the sleeper: www.seat61.com/sleeper-to-s...
More about the sleeper: www.seat61.com/sleeper-to-s...