John Nolan
@jmnox.bsky.social
Likes music, computers, science & dogs. Not necessarily in that order.
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I’m reminded today why “The Corbyn Delusion” was one of my favourite Big Bang episodes.
November 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I’m reminded today why “The Corbyn Delusion” was one of my favourite Big Bang episodes.
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How have Labour watched the Tories spend 2-3 years parroting Farage then lose an election badly and conclude a similar strategy is the best course of action?
I. Really. Genuinely. Do Not. Get. It.
I. Really. Genuinely. Do Not. Get. It.
Just another of those days when I hate this government
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Asylum system in UK ‘out of control’ and dividing country, home secretary says
Shabana Mahmood to unveil new proposals modelled on Denmark’s controversial system
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
How have Labour watched the Tories spend 2-3 years parroting Farage then lose an election badly and conclude a similar strategy is the best course of action?
I. Really. Genuinely. Do Not. Get. It.
I. Really. Genuinely. Do Not. Get. It.
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Looks like Maccabi have saved the UK government from the spectacle of somehow overturning an expert public safety assessment.
Either politicians make public safety at sports stadiums an absolute priority or they do not.
#AVFC
Either politicians make public safety at sports stadiums an absolute priority or they do not.
#AVFC
Maccabi Tel Aviv say in a statement that they will "decline any allocation offered on behalf of away fans" for next month's Europa League match against Aston Villa at Villa Park, adding that "the wellbeing and safety of our fans is paramount."
#AVFC
#AVFC
October 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Looks like Maccabi have saved the UK government from the spectacle of somehow overturning an expert public safety assessment.
Either politicians make public safety at sports stadiums an absolute priority or they do not.
#AVFC
Either politicians make public safety at sports stadiums an absolute priority or they do not.
#AVFC
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Proud papa moment: my son J published a letter in the @nytimes.com today (in print tomorrow) on the need to think our definitions of autism.
October 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Proud papa moment: my son J published a letter in the @nytimes.com today (in print tomorrow) on the need to think our definitions of autism.
Still this.
Even if "white British" will be a minority in the UK in 40 years - so what? Seriously, so what? What is so terrible about that? Make people spell out their horrors. Make them spell out the things they are supposedly not allowed to say. Make them own it.
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Still this.
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If you can change your God-given, genetically-assigned teeth because you don't like them, then you can change your God-given, genetically-assigned sex.
Prove me wrong.
Prove me wrong.
September 29, 2025 at 11:38 AM
If you can change your God-given, genetically-assigned teeth because you don't like them, then you can change your God-given, genetically-assigned sex.
Prove me wrong.
Prove me wrong.
On the other hand, I think it’s quite possible that a barely-functional/catastrophically-poor initial system might inconveniently (for Labour) start beta-testing and making the news shortly before the next election.
Everyone worrying about a digital ID system should relax. It’s a UK Government IT system, so there’s no way a secure, accurate and functional system will be rolled out in your lifetime.
September 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
On the other hand, I think it’s quite possible that a barely-functional/catastrophically-poor initial system might inconveniently (for Labour) start beta-testing and making the news shortly before the next election.
Everyone worrying about a digital ID system should relax. It’s a UK Government IT system, so there’s no way a secure, accurate and functional system will be rolled out in your lifetime.
September 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Everyone worrying about a digital ID system should relax. It’s a UK Government IT system, so there’s no way a secure, accurate and functional system will be rolled out in your lifetime.
Sorry, what?
The UK has no plans to use a controversial technique to block some of the sun’s rays in a bid to cool the planet, saying that the Antarctic isn’t the place to experiment with risky interventions to slow rising sea levels.
UK Rejects Proposals to Block Out Sun to Curb Climate Change
The UK has no plans to use a controversial technique to block some of the sun’s rays in a bid to cool the planet, saying that the Antarctic isn’t the place to experiment with risky interventions to slow rising sea levels.
bloom.bg
September 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Sorry, what?
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I see a discussion re: whether science fiction as a lit genre is dying. My thought about that is no BUT there are two important factors to consider: One, it was/is heavily cis-white-dude coded and that group buys fewer books now; Two, SF thrives with optimism about the future, and, well.
August 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I see a discussion re: whether science fiction as a lit genre is dying. My thought about that is no BUT there are two important factors to consider: One, it was/is heavily cis-white-dude coded and that group buys fewer books now; Two, SF thrives with optimism about the future, and, well.
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Nick Smith has set up a crowdfunder for Deddington musical star Dolly Mavies to offset the costs of not performing for Vance.
I’ve donated and would encourage others to.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/mnQq2Em...
I’ve donated and would encourage others to.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/mnQq2Em...
Making up lost performance fees for Dolly Mavis
Raising funds to cover lost performance fee for Dolly Mavis
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
August 16, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Nick Smith has set up a crowdfunder for Deddington musical star Dolly Mavies to offset the costs of not performing for Vance.
I’ve donated and would encourage others to.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/mnQq2Em...
I’ve donated and would encourage others to.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/mnQq2Em...
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A crowdfunder has been set up to offset the costs of Oxfordshire singer Dolly Mavies, after she refused to perform for US Vice President JD Vance.
Supporter Nick Smith said "We respect their bravery and adherence to principles "
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/making-up-...
Supporter Nick Smith said "We respect their bravery and adherence to principles "
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/making-up-...
August 16, 2025 at 10:06 AM
A crowdfunder has been set up to offset the costs of Oxfordshire singer Dolly Mavies, after she refused to perform for US Vice President JD Vance.
Supporter Nick Smith said "We respect their bravery and adherence to principles "
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/making-up-...
Supporter Nick Smith said "We respect their bravery and adherence to principles "
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/making-up-...
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Dolly Mavies from the U.K. was set to play a gig, but when she and her band found out it was a show for JD Vance, they packed up their gear and left! I gave her a follow on TikTok! If you're on TikTok, I hope you follow her, too! Bravo, Dolly!
www.tiktok.com/@dollymavies...
www.tiktok.com/@dollymavies...
WTF!? The White House knows about me!? 😳 I cannot believe this week. Completely surreal. You may have seen the news that #DollyMavies didn't play for the #VicePresident when he was visiting the UK. W...
TikTok video by Dolly Mavies
www.tiktok.com
August 17, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Dolly Mavies from the U.K. was set to play a gig, but when she and her band found out it was a show for JD Vance, they packed up their gear and left! I gave her a follow on TikTok! If you're on TikTok, I hope you follow her, too! Bravo, Dolly!
www.tiktok.com/@dollymavies...
www.tiktok.com/@dollymavies...
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The artists who refused to play for a certain vice president - give a follow and support them #dollymavies #doingtherightthing #whoaskedhimtocomeanyway
Check out Dolly Mavies on Amazon Music.
Check out Dolly Mavies on Amazon Music.
August 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The artists who refused to play for a certain vice president - give a follow and support them #dollymavies #doingtherightthing #whoaskedhimtocomeanyway
Check out Dolly Mavies on Amazon Music.
Check out Dolly Mavies on Amazon Music.
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"So not being a fan of his, we decided it wasn't for us and we packed up our stuff and left. Because morals are more important than money."
More of this!!
More of this!!
August 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
"So not being a fan of his, we decided it wasn't for us and we packed up our stuff and left. Because morals are more important than money."
More of this!!
More of this!!
I Want To Hold Your Ham. #BeatlesFood
August 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I Want To Hold Your Ham. #BeatlesFood
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This is a good piece from Fraser Nelson using data to make his point that actually, crime is falling, the air is cleaner, we're healthier than ever before, despite the fearmongering of fuckwits like Farage and his Reform arsehole minions www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Violent, lawless, broken Britain? The facts tell a different story
The populist narrative of a migrant-driven crimewave is catnip on social media and oil to the wheels of Reform. But it is so far from the truth that we’re in danger of losing sight of the country we l...
www.thetimes.com
August 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This is a good piece from Fraser Nelson using data to make his point that actually, crime is falling, the air is cleaner, we're healthier than ever before, despite the fearmongering of fuckwits like Farage and his Reform arsehole minions www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...
Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Sandwich #BeatlesFood
August 8, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Sandwich #BeatlesFood
The Salad of John & Yoko. #BeatlesFood
August 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The Salad of John & Yoko. #BeatlesFood