J Mark Dodds FRSA
@jmarkdodds.bsky.social
Born 314 ppm #SavingBritainsPubs Reimagining the Public House fit for 21st century purpose to bring #PeoplePowered #FossilFuelFree pubs into the commons www.thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2023/9/25/peoples-pub-partnership
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A few too many? – The Mint Magazine
www.themintmagazine.com
My article on the state of the British pub sector and how radical opportunity can be made out of the pubs crisis
Mint Magazine #35 03/10/2025
www.themintmagazine.com/a-few-too-ma...
Mint Magazine #35 03/10/2025
www.themintmagazine.com/a-few-too-ma...
@ejwardnews.bsky.social
Excellent piece on pubs and the budget:
"There is no building in Britain I love more than a pub... Not a grand cathedral or a glistening tower or a parliament... A pub. A proper one".
Fancy a chat about #SavigBritainsPubs?
www.lbc.co.uk/article/rach...
Excellent piece on pubs and the budget:
"There is no building in Britain I love more than a pub... Not a grand cathedral or a glistening tower or a parliament... A pub. A proper one".
Fancy a chat about #SavigBritainsPubs?
www.lbc.co.uk/article/rach...
Rachel Reeves’ Budget will kill off more great British pubs | LBC
There is no building in Britain I love more than a pub.
www.lbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 12:36 PM
@ejwardnews.bsky.social
Excellent piece on pubs and the budget:
"There is no building in Britain I love more than a pub... Not a grand cathedral or a glistening tower or a parliament... A pub. A proper one".
Fancy a chat about #SavigBritainsPubs?
www.lbc.co.uk/article/rach...
Excellent piece on pubs and the budget:
"There is no building in Britain I love more than a pub... Not a grand cathedral or a glistening tower or a parliament... A pub. A proper one".
Fancy a chat about #SavigBritainsPubs?
www.lbc.co.uk/article/rach...
"There is no building in Britain I love more than a pub."
EJ Ward for LBC
www.lbc.co.uk/article/rach...
EJ Ward for LBC
www.lbc.co.uk/article/rach...
Rachel Reeves’ Budget will kill off more great British pubs | LBC
There is no building in Britain I love more than a pub.
www.lbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"There is no building in Britain I love more than a pub."
EJ Ward for LBC
www.lbc.co.uk/article/rach...
EJ Ward for LBC
www.lbc.co.uk/article/rach...
🚨 URGENT 🚨
British Pub business rates revaluation data show DAMNING punitive tax hike on shrinking sector
2023 RV
41560 pubs
= RV total: £1,262,415,494
= £30,375 avg RV per pub
2026 RV
39661 pubs = 4.57% fewer
= RV total: £1,674,446,129 = 32.64%
= £41,560 avg RV per pub INCREASE of 36.82%
British Pub business rates revaluation data show DAMNING punitive tax hike on shrinking sector
2023 RV
41560 pubs
= RV total: £1,262,415,494
= £30,375 avg RV per pub
2026 RV
39661 pubs = 4.57% fewer
= RV total: £1,674,446,129 = 32.64%
= £41,560 avg RV per pub INCREASE of 36.82%
November 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🚨 URGENT 🚨
British Pub business rates revaluation data show DAMNING punitive tax hike on shrinking sector
2023 RV
41560 pubs
= RV total: £1,262,415,494
= £30,375 avg RV per pub
2026 RV
39661 pubs = 4.57% fewer
= RV total: £1,674,446,129 = 32.64%
= £41,560 avg RV per pub INCREASE of 36.82%
British Pub business rates revaluation data show DAMNING punitive tax hike on shrinking sector
2023 RV
41560 pubs
= RV total: £1,262,415,494
= £30,375 avg RV per pub
2026 RV
39661 pubs = 4.57% fewer
= RV total: £1,674,446,129 = 32.64%
= £41,560 avg RV per pub INCREASE of 36.82%
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Londoners know London friendships are for life. Great to see @camraofficial.bsky.social director @jmarkdodds.bsky.social odds. We met supporting #KatharineBirbalsingh when she tried to set up her school in Lambeth, 2011. Great chat about new community pubs
#LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3
#LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3
November 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Londoners know London friendships are for life. Great to see @camraofficial.bsky.social director @jmarkdodds.bsky.social odds. We met supporting #KatharineBirbalsingh when she tried to set up her school in Lambeth, 2011. Great chat about new community pubs
#LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3
#LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife3
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This is my kind of good trouble.
In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
November 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
This is my kind of good trouble.
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It began with EP 1 A food chat with the beloved Russell T Davies - Dr. Who, It’s A Sin etc- about Woolworths porkpie with egg…. our grief, being a carer, Rugby Club Buffets… podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/comfort-eating-with-grace-dent/id1571446706?i=1000525534334
S1 E1: Russell T Davies, screenwriter
Podcast Episode · Comfort Eating with Grace Dent · 15/06/2021 · 39m
podcasts.apple.com
November 24, 2024 at 9:53 AM
It began with EP 1 A food chat with the beloved Russell T Davies - Dr. Who, It’s A Sin etc- about Woolworths porkpie with egg…. our grief, being a carer, Rugby Club Buffets… podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/comfort-eating-with-grace-dent/id1571446706?i=1000525534334
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Fantastic, entertaining and astute roundup of her year in restaurants from @theguardian.com critic @gracedent.bsky.social, with a generous (deserved!) mention for my beloved client Sète in Margate 🙌🏻
www.theguardian.com/food/2024/de...
www.theguardian.com/food/2024/de...
‘It’s not London where indies can let their imaginations fly’ – Grace Dent’s restaurants of the year | Grace Dent on restaurants
The will to stay afloat has often beaten the urge to be creative
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Fantastic, entertaining and astute roundup of her year in restaurants from @theguardian.com critic @gracedent.bsky.social, with a generous (deserved!) mention for my beloved client Sète in Margate 🙌🏻
www.theguardian.com/food/2024/de...
www.theguardian.com/food/2024/de...
@gracedent.bsky.social this post may seem odd. I've been trying to message you about your excellent Shaston Arms piece but @bsky.app is having trouble with sending. I'm in the Brockley Barge, a JDW by the way where the food and beer has been excellent. Veg curry and pint of Oakham £11.87
November 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
@gracedent.bsky.social this post may seem odd. I've been trying to message you about your excellent Shaston Arms piece but @bsky.app is having trouble with sending. I'm in the Brockley Barge, a JDW by the way where the food and beer has been excellent. Veg curry and pint of Oakham £11.87
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UNICEF says Israel blocking one million syringes needed to vaccinate Gaza children
www.reuters.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
UNICEF says Israel blocking one million syringes needed to vaccinate Gaza children
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Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
November 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
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President Emmanuel Macron of France says that the French and Palestinians have established a joint committee for finalizing a new constitution for the State of Palestine— and for other matters related to the "consolidation of the State of Palestine".
France, Palestine to establish committee to consolidate state of Palestine
Macron warns Israel that any form of annexation of West Bank 'red line,' vows strong response with European partners if plans proceed - Anadolu Ajansı
www.aa.com.tr
November 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
President Emmanuel Macron of France says that the French and Palestinians have established a joint committee for finalizing a new constitution for the State of Palestine— and for other matters related to the "consolidation of the State of Palestine".
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"Yorkshire Water was privatised in 1989 under the Water Act, launched debt-free and promoted as the start of a new, efficient era.
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
Yorkshire Water: it’s time to end the rip-off
Handing the company back to local people would return both control and value to those who need it most
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
"Yorkshire Water was privatised in 1989 under the Water Act, launched debt-free and promoted as the start of a new, efficient era.
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
What followed was anything but. Today, the company carries almost £7bn in debt. Our rivers are polluted, our bills keep rising, and we’re told to pay still more..."
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“Fearless journalism is what terrifies politicians, and it must not be cowed."
The BBC must stand up to Trump's $1 billion lawsuit - or risk legitimising the president's false narrative of what really happened on January 6
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/if-t...
The BBC must stand up to Trump's $1 billion lawsuit - or risk legitimising the president's false narrative of what really happened on January 6
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/if-t...
'If the BBC backs down to Trump, it doesn’t deserve to survive’ | The News Agents
What’s the next move for the BBC, after Donald Trump’s threat to sue the broadcaster for a billion dollars – and why what it decides will influence much more than its own future.
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
“Fearless journalism is what terrifies politicians, and it must not be cowed."
The BBC must stand up to Trump's $1 billion lawsuit - or risk legitimising the president's false narrative of what really happened on January 6
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/if-t...
The BBC must stand up to Trump's $1 billion lawsuit - or risk legitimising the president's false narrative of what really happened on January 6
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/if-t...
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Wednesday sees us propping up the bar at waterintobeer, Brockley.
A chat about the new book, some readings, some Q&A and some beer.
Free entry. 7 for 7.30pm. Weds, Nov 12th.
waterintobeer.co.uk
Plus a new date at Bookseller Crow, Crystal Palace in December.
Order your copy here: deserter.store
A chat about the new book, some readings, some Q&A and some beer.
Free entry. 7 for 7.30pm. Weds, Nov 12th.
waterintobeer.co.uk
Plus a new date at Bookseller Crow, Crystal Palace in December.
Order your copy here: deserter.store
November 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Wednesday sees us propping up the bar at waterintobeer, Brockley.
A chat about the new book, some readings, some Q&A and some beer.
Free entry. 7 for 7.30pm. Weds, Nov 12th.
waterintobeer.co.uk
Plus a new date at Bookseller Crow, Crystal Palace in December.
Order your copy here: deserter.store
A chat about the new book, some readings, some Q&A and some beer.
Free entry. 7 for 7.30pm. Weds, Nov 12th.
waterintobeer.co.uk
Plus a new date at Bookseller Crow, Crystal Palace in December.
Order your copy here: deserter.store
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Musician Sam Fender has donated his £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to the Music Venues Trust, to support its work securing the future of grassroots venues around the UK.
Fender: “I wouldn’t be doing what I am today if it wasn’t for all the gigs I played [at small venues] when I was starting out."
Fender: “I wouldn’t be doing what I am today if it wasn’t for all the gigs I played [at small venues] when I was starting out."
November 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Musician Sam Fender has donated his £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to the Music Venues Trust, to support its work securing the future of grassroots venues around the UK.
Fender: “I wouldn’t be doing what I am today if it wasn’t for all the gigs I played [at small venues] when I was starting out."
Fender: “I wouldn’t be doing what I am today if it wasn’t for all the gigs I played [at small venues] when I was starting out."
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Hello personal journalist and helpdesk.
Deluded, self entitled boomer here.
👋🏼 good to see you where the sky is blue.
Thanks for highlighting my best attributes. Much appreciated.
Hope to catch up over a pint sometime.
Deluded, self entitled boomer here.
👋🏼 good to see you where the sky is blue.
Thanks for highlighting my best attributes. Much appreciated.
Hope to catch up over a pint sometime.
October 13, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Hello personal journalist and helpdesk.
Deluded, self entitled boomer here.
👋🏼 good to see you where the sky is blue.
Thanks for highlighting my best attributes. Much appreciated.
Hope to catch up over a pint sometime.
Deluded, self entitled boomer here.
👋🏼 good to see you where the sky is blue.
Thanks for highlighting my best attributes. Much appreciated.
Hope to catch up over a pint sometime.
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Together, we'll stand up to an authoritarian federal government and deliver a city we can afford.
Thank you Governor Hochul, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Carl Heastie.
Thank you Governor Hochul, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Carl Heastie.
October 26, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Together, we'll stand up to an authoritarian federal government and deliver a city we can afford.
Thank you Governor Hochul, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Carl Heastie.
Thank you Governor Hochul, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Carl Heastie.
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🇮🇳 India added a record 29.5 GW of #solar power in just the first 9 months of 2025 ☀️⚡. That's more than countries like 🇫🇷France or 🇰🇷 South Korea have ever installed! 📈💪 Driven by cheap modules and faster permits, India is set to beat its 2030 #renewable goals 5 years early 🌍🌿
#ClimateAction
#ClimateAction
India installs record 29.5 GW of solar in first nine months of 2025
India’s solar additions surged 70% year on year to 29.5 GW in the first three quarters of 2025, driven by rapid utility-scale and rooftop deployment, according to JMK Research.
www.pv-magazine.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
🇮🇳 India added a record 29.5 GW of #solar power in just the first 9 months of 2025 ☀️⚡. That's more than countries like 🇫🇷France or 🇰🇷 South Korea have ever installed! 📈💪 Driven by cheap modules and faster permits, India is set to beat its 2030 #renewable goals 5 years early 🌍🌿
#ClimateAction
#ClimateAction
Hello personal journalist and helpdesk.
Deluded, self entitled boomer here.
👋🏼 good to see you where the sky is blue.
Thanks for highlighting my best attributes. Much appreciated.
Hope to catch up over a pint sometime.
Deluded, self entitled boomer here.
👋🏼 good to see you where the sky is blue.
Thanks for highlighting my best attributes. Much appreciated.
Hope to catch up over a pint sometime.
October 13, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Hello personal journalist and helpdesk.
Deluded, self entitled boomer here.
👋🏼 good to see you where the sky is blue.
Thanks for highlighting my best attributes. Much appreciated.
Hope to catch up over a pint sometime.
Deluded, self entitled boomer here.
👋🏼 good to see you where the sky is blue.
Thanks for highlighting my best attributes. Much appreciated.
Hope to catch up over a pint sometime.
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Blocked a boomer who wants me as his personal journalist and helpdesk. Now messaging me on LinkedIn. How do you deal with these self-entitled deluded people?
October 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Blocked a boomer who wants me as his personal journalist and helpdesk. Now messaging me on LinkedIn. How do you deal with these self-entitled deluded people?
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My article on the state of the British pub sector and how radical opportunity can be made out of the pubs crisis
Mint Magazine #35 03/10/2025
www.themintmagazine.com/a-few-too-ma...
Mint Magazine #35 03/10/2025
www.themintmagazine.com/a-few-too-ma...
A few too many? – The Mint Magazine
www.themintmagazine.com
October 6, 2025 at 12:46 AM
My article on the state of the British pub sector and how radical opportunity can be made out of the pubs crisis
Mint Magazine #35 03/10/2025
www.themintmagazine.com/a-few-too-ma...
Mint Magazine #35 03/10/2025
www.themintmagazine.com/a-few-too-ma...
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LATEST: CA joined OR's existing lawsuit, broadening it to cover both Trump deployment of OR Guard & new deployment of CA Guard to OR. Broadening doesn't need Judge Immergut's approval, but a new TRO to cover CA Guard does. w/@kyledcheney @jonesblakej www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Newsom joins Oregon’s suit after Trump sends California National Guard to Oregon
“This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power,” the governor said in a statement.
www.politico.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:38 AM
LATEST: CA joined OR's existing lawsuit, broadening it to cover both Trump deployment of OR Guard & new deployment of CA Guard to OR. Broadening doesn't need Judge Immergut's approval, but a new TRO to cover CA Guard does. w/@kyledcheney @jonesblakej www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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Republicans had months to do their job but chose loyalty to Trump over governing. Families deserve a Congress that meets the needs of our communities.
October 5, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Republicans had months to do their job but chose loyalty to Trump over governing. Families deserve a Congress that meets the needs of our communities.
My article on the state of the British pub sector and how radical opportunity can be made out of the pubs crisis
Mint Magazine #35 03/10/2025
www.themintmagazine.com/a-few-too-ma...
Mint Magazine #35 03/10/2025
www.themintmagazine.com/a-few-too-ma...
A few too many? – The Mint Magazine
www.themintmagazine.com
October 6, 2025 at 12:46 AM
My article on the state of the British pub sector and how radical opportunity can be made out of the pubs crisis
Mint Magazine #35 03/10/2025
www.themintmagazine.com/a-few-too-ma...
Mint Magazine #35 03/10/2025
www.themintmagazine.com/a-few-too-ma...