John Penny
@johncpenny.bsky.social
You can't pay me what I'm worth - I don't work that cheap
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Maybe Nigel Farage should refuse to appear on the BBC in protest.
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Maybe Nigel Farage should refuse to appear on the BBC in protest.
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Labour are obsessed with the name James 🤣
@dorianlynskey.bsky.social points out to @iandunt.bsky.social that Four Labour Party leaders were called James...
Full episode here 👉 linktr.ee/originstoryp...
#labour #ukpolitics #originstory
@dorianlynskey.bsky.social points out to @iandunt.bsky.social that Four Labour Party leaders were called James...
Full episode here 👉 linktr.ee/originstoryp...
#labour #ukpolitics #originstory
November 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Labour are obsessed with the name James 🤣
@dorianlynskey.bsky.social points out to @iandunt.bsky.social that Four Labour Party leaders were called James...
Full episode here 👉 linktr.ee/originstoryp...
#labour #ukpolitics #originstory
@dorianlynskey.bsky.social points out to @iandunt.bsky.social that Four Labour Party leaders were called James...
Full episode here 👉 linktr.ee/originstoryp...
#labour #ukpolitics #originstory
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- I'm doing Movember to fund a secret storage facility for my fragrant gum resin, that you can only access if you hum a short section of 'Messiah'.
- Handel bar myrrh stash?
- No, full walrus.
- Handel bar myrrh stash?
- No, full walrus.
October 31, 2025 at 8:14 PM
- I'm doing Movember to fund a secret storage facility for my fragrant gum resin, that you can only access if you hum a short section of 'Messiah'.
- Handel bar myrrh stash?
- No, full walrus.
- Handel bar myrrh stash?
- No, full walrus.
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The Tory media's shift from hysterically claiming that Starmer *did* intervene in the China spy case to hysterically claiming that Starmer *should* have intervened in the China spy case is a thing to behold.
October 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The Tory media's shift from hysterically claiming that Starmer *did* intervene in the China spy case to hysterically claiming that Starmer *should* have intervened in the China spy case is a thing to behold.
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One of the greatest comedy sketches in history.
In case you need cheering up.
youtu.be/RlllabwmWcc?...
In case you need cheering up.
youtu.be/RlllabwmWcc?...
"Who's on First?" in HD w/LIVE AUDIENCE from The Abbott and Costello TV Show (1953)
YouTube video by ClassicFlix
youtu.be
October 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
One of the greatest comedy sketches in history.
In case you need cheering up.
youtu.be/RlllabwmWcc?...
In case you need cheering up.
youtu.be/RlllabwmWcc?...
Well played, Guardian headline writers, well played!
October 10, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Well played, Guardian headline writers, well played!
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I know statistics are poorly understood and are misused. But facts matter
Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them
Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them
October 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I know statistics are poorly understood and are misused. But facts matter
Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them
Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them
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"I hear again and again that the Israelis – the Jews – had it coming. Knowing allusions to Jewish influence, Jewish power. Stereotypes of Jewish cruelty."
Written before today's attack on a Manchester synagogue. It's the kind of piece I never thought I'd write.
www.newstatesman.com/internationa...
Written before today's attack on a Manchester synagogue. It's the kind of piece I never thought I'd write.
www.newstatesman.com/internationa...
The 7 October attacks changed what it means to be Jewish in Britain
The war in Gaza has exposed a level of anti-Semitism I didn’t realise was there
www.newstatesman.com
October 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
"I hear again and again that the Israelis – the Jews – had it coming. Knowing allusions to Jewish influence, Jewish power. Stereotypes of Jewish cruelty."
Written before today's attack on a Manchester synagogue. It's the kind of piece I never thought I'd write.
www.newstatesman.com/internationa...
Written before today's attack on a Manchester synagogue. It's the kind of piece I never thought I'd write.
www.newstatesman.com/internationa...
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"This morning on BBC News, an in-depth profile of Nigel Farage, followed by a vox pop of old people in a market on why Nigel Farage is so popular, then a look at how Nigel Farage has changed the political landscape. After that we'll be asking why Keir Starmer is so obsessed with Nigel Farage."
October 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
"This morning on BBC News, an in-depth profile of Nigel Farage, followed by a vox pop of old people in a market on why Nigel Farage is so popular, then a look at how Nigel Farage has changed the political landscape. After that we'll be asking why Keir Starmer is so obsessed with Nigel Farage."
This is a great record, both in terms of its concept and (more importantly) in terms of what it actually sounds like, which is wonderful.
Buy it!
Buy it!
And, once again, if you still haven't bought my Sleng Teng version of Somethin' Else (or anything else on my the Rongorongo Bandcamp page) then I could sure as hell use the the money! rongorongorongo.bandcamp.com/album/someth...
Somethin' Else, by Wrongtom meets Desta Zion
3 track album
rongorongorongo.bandcamp.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
This is a great record, both in terms of its concept and (more importantly) in terms of what it actually sounds like, which is wonderful.
Buy it!
Buy it!
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Reminder: The existence of these in most Scottish supermarkets and corner shops is proof that anyone shilling for the notion that multiculturalism can't work on this island is a charlatan
September 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Reminder: The existence of these in most Scottish supermarkets and corner shops is proof that anyone shilling for the notion that multiculturalism can't work on this island is a charlatan
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League goals scored by Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United in Sheffield this season = 1.
League goals scored by Bristol City in Sheffield this season = 7.
Bristol City are massive in Sheffield.
League goals scored by Bristol City in Sheffield this season = 7.
Bristol City are massive in Sheffield.
September 15, 2025 at 8:09 AM
League goals scored by Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United in Sheffield this season = 1.
League goals scored by Bristol City in Sheffield this season = 7.
Bristol City are massive in Sheffield.
League goals scored by Bristol City in Sheffield this season = 7.
Bristol City are massive in Sheffield.
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The 'Good Law Project' is anything but. Respect for the rule of law is a fundamental value. Banksy is a subversive artist. OK. But attacking the rule of law is not on, whoever you are. If you don't like a law, lobby your MP. Don't ape Der Stuermer.
It's hard to imagine circumstances in which graffiti on the Royal Courts, even by a famous person, could be allowed to remain. There's a reason we call judges M'lud and stand up when they enter the courtroom.
BREAKING: They're scrubbing @banksy
The court is erasing Banksy's mural just like it's erasing our right to protest.
The court is erasing Banksy's mural just like it's erasing our right to protest.
September 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The 'Good Law Project' is anything but. Respect for the rule of law is a fundamental value. Banksy is a subversive artist. OK. But attacking the rule of law is not on, whoever you are. If you don't like a law, lobby your MP. Don't ape Der Stuermer.
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This is a masterclass in narrative tension
September 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
This is a masterclass in narrative tension
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Sorry to be po-faced about this but in the UK it’s not the judges that are to blame. It’s politicians. Don’t do Farage’s and Jenrick’s work for them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New Banksy mural appears at Royal Courts of Justice
The artwork, which shows a judge hitting a protester with a gavel, was confirmed by the elusive street artist.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Sorry to be po-faced about this but in the UK it’s not the judges that are to blame. It’s politicians. Don’t do Farage’s and Jenrick’s work for them.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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It would not take a partisan judge to have discharged the Epping hotel injunction today, just a competent one.
The original temporary injunction was an (ahem) eccentric decision which was never likely to be upheld on appeal.
The original temporary injunction was an (ahem) eccentric decision which was never likely to be upheld on appeal.
August 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM
It would not take a partisan judge to have discharged the Epping hotel injunction today, just a competent one.
The original temporary injunction was an (ahem) eccentric decision which was never likely to be upheld on appeal.
The original temporary injunction was an (ahem) eccentric decision which was never likely to be upheld on appeal.
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If your concern is that a white person who pleaded guilty received a sentence within the guidelines maybe you *want* two tier justice.
August 24, 2025 at 7:50 AM
If your concern is that a white person who pleaded guilty received a sentence within the guidelines maybe you *want* two tier justice.
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Members of my family were tortured and killed in the Holocaust because countries like Britain said it wasn't their problem. Everyone said never again. And here we are. It's sickening beyond belief.
August 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Members of my family were tortured and killed in the Holocaust because countries like Britain said it wasn't their problem. Everyone said never again. And here we are. It's sickening beyond belief.
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album covers but with muppets: thread
August 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
album covers but with muppets: thread
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I quite like some Led Zeppelin but they really are Deep Purple for Americans.
August 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I quite like some Led Zeppelin but they really are Deep Purple for Americans.
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It does annoy me, it shouldn't be "Venus In Furs", it should be "Venus Implies".
August 5, 2025 at 9:37 PM
It does annoy me, it shouldn't be "Venus In Furs", it should be "Venus Implies".
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I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
August 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I prosecute and defend the most serious sexual offences in our courts.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
The overwhelming majority of offenders are British-born. Overwhelmingly the victim is someone known to them, either a partner or relative.
Anybody purporting to care about protecting women might start there.
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16% of the UK population was born overseas (21/22 census)
12% of UK prisoners were born overseas
Therefore people born overseas are less likely to be in jail than people born in the UK.
That should be the headline.
12% of UK prisoners were born overseas
Therefore people born overseas are less likely to be in jail than people born in the UK.
That should be the headline.
July 31, 2025 at 11:12 PM
16% of the UK population was born overseas (21/22 census)
12% of UK prisoners were born overseas
Therefore people born overseas are less likely to be in jail than people born in the UK.
That should be the headline.
12% of UK prisoners were born overseas
Therefore people born overseas are less likely to be in jail than people born in the UK.
That should be the headline.
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NO MORE MISTER NIGHT SKY.
UK gets first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years
UK gets first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years
Prof Michele Dougherty is the first woman to be appointed to the influential post.
www.bbc.com
July 30, 2025 at 7:36 AM
NO MORE MISTER NIGHT SKY.