Valencian Scot
@kennydownes.bsky.social
Left leaning, music loving Scot living in Valencia.
Escocés de izquierda, amante de la música y residente en Valencia
Escocés de izquierda, amante de la música y residente en Valencia
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....aaaand the worst take of the day goes to...The Guardian.
....aaaand the worst take of the day goes to...The Guardian.
Forget left and right: Norman Tebbit was a working-class hero. Politicians now could learn much from him | Henry Hill
The iconic Tory had strong clear beliefs and was a fighter when his party needed fighters. We could do with more like that now, says Henry Hill, deputy editor of ConservativeHome
www.theguardian.com
July 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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....aaaand the worst take of the day goes to...The Guardian.
....aaaand the worst take of the day goes to...The Guardian.
‘Beyond anything imaginable’: dozens killed at busy Gaza seafront cafe www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Western governments condemnation of Kneecap & Bob Vylan, but complete silence on yet another atrocity in Israel's genocide in Gaza.
Western governments condemnation of Kneecap & Bob Vylan, but complete silence on yet another atrocity in Israel's genocide in Gaza.
‘Beyond anything imaginable’: dozens killed at busy Gaza seafront cafe
Witnesses describe explosion, flames and smoke plumes as airstrike transforms peaceful scene at al-Baqa into a horror
www.theguardian.com
July 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
‘Beyond anything imaginable’: dozens killed at busy Gaza seafront cafe www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Western governments condemnation of Kneecap & Bob Vylan, but complete silence on yet another atrocity in Israel's genocide in Gaza.
Western governments condemnation of Kneecap & Bob Vylan, but complete silence on yet another atrocity in Israel's genocide in Gaza.
True
July 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
True
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Starmer can suddenly find tens of billions for nuclear carrying jets, but can't afford to pay disability benefits for those who need them...make it make sense
Starmer can suddenly find tens of billions for nuclear carrying jets, but can't afford to pay disability benefits for those who need them...make it make sense
UK to purchase nuclear-carrying F-35A fighter jets
Downing Street says the move is "the biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation".
bbc.com
June 25, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Starmer can suddenly find tens of billions for nuclear carrying jets, but can't afford to pay disability benefits for those who need them...make it make sense
Starmer can suddenly find tens of billions for nuclear carrying jets, but can't afford to pay disability benefits for those who need them...make it make sense
Solidarity with Palestine Action
June 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Solidarity with Palestine Action
Millions of Palestinians are starving. Now a humanitarian ship en route to Gaza is being targeted by Israel. On board: food, medicine & 12 activists. The EU must act now to stop the aid blockade on Gaza! action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-6-...
Protect the Freedom Flotilla: End Israel’s aid blockade NOW!
Millions of Palestinians are starving. The EU must act now to stop the aid blockade on Gaza!
action.wemove.eu
June 7, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Millions of Palestinians are starving. Now a humanitarian ship en route to Gaza is being targeted by Israel. On board: food, medicine & 12 activists. The EU must act now to stop the aid blockade on Gaza! action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-6-...
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Trump has dropped or halted more than 1 in 5 investigations and enforcement actions against corporate lawbreakers.
At least 34 of those companies — including Tesla, Amazon, and Wells Fargo — gave over $34M to Trump's inaugural.
It's a new Golden Age for corporate criminals.
At least 34 of those companies — including Tesla, Amazon, and Wells Fargo — gave over $34M to Trump's inaugural.
It's a new Golden Age for corporate criminals.
March 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Trump has dropped or halted more than 1 in 5 investigations and enforcement actions against corporate lawbreakers.
At least 34 of those companies — including Tesla, Amazon, and Wells Fargo — gave over $34M to Trump's inaugural.
It's a new Golden Age for corporate criminals.
At least 34 of those companies — including Tesla, Amazon, and Wells Fargo — gave over $34M to Trump's inaugural.
It's a new Golden Age for corporate criminals.
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Christmas Eve...time for the BEST Jingle Bells EVER!
Christmas Eve...time for the BEST Jingle Bells EVER!
Aylan's Christmas song at Elfingrove
YouTube video by STV News
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December 24, 2024 at 5:15 PM
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Christmas Eve...time for the BEST Jingle Bells EVER!
Christmas Eve...time for the BEST Jingle Bells EVER!
Two years ago we lost the brilliant Terry Hall. Rather than sharing a classic from The Specials, here's a lesser know collaboration that deserves to be heard more.
youtu.be/oY6KMoioSog?...
youtu.be/oY6KMoioSog?...
Terry Hall / Dream A Little Dream Of Me (1995)
YouTube video by 2tonefootage
youtu.be
December 18, 2024 at 7:47 AM
Two years ago we lost the brilliant Terry Hall. Rather than sharing a classic from The Specials, here's a lesser know collaboration that deserves to be heard more.
youtu.be/oY6KMoioSog?...
youtu.be/oY6KMoioSog?...
What's keeping you, Starmer?
Majority of Brexit voters ‘would accept free movement’ to access single market
Majority of Brexit voters ‘would accept free movement’ to access single market
Europe-wide polling finds UK and EU leaders now out of step with public opinion and pursue ‘ambitious reset’
A majority of Britons who voted to leave the EU would now accept a return to free movement in exchange for access to the single market, according…
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2024 at 8:08 AM
What's keeping you, Starmer?
What the fuck is 'muscular social democracy'?
December 11, 2024 at 1:16 PM
What the fuck is 'muscular social democracy'?
How Soon Is Now - Johnny Marr Live At The Crazy Face Factory
YouTube video by Johnny Marr
youtu.be
December 11, 2024 at 11:08 AM
LED By Donkeys saying what political leaders should be saying.
“Yes, it’s a genocide. And once you come to this conclusion you cannot remain silent.” - Amos Goldberg, Israeli Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies
(Location: Parliament Square, London. Read full statement below)
(Location: Parliament Square, London. Read full statement below)
December 4, 2024 at 6:51 PM
LED By Donkeys saying what political leaders should be saying.
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For no particular reason, here's some joyous sounds from 1987.
For no particular reason, here's some joyous sounds from 1987.
The Irish Rover - The Dubliners & The Pogues
YouTube video by The Dubliners
youtu.be
December 3, 2024 at 7:25 PM
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For no particular reason, here's some joyous sounds from 1987.
For no particular reason, here's some joyous sounds from 1987.
It's Tina Weymouth's 74th birthday today. Great excuse to share some Talking Heads in their absolute prime.
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youtu.be/8al5cSQNmME?...
Talking Heads - Life During Wartime (live)
YouTube video by forcedcoitus
youtu.be
November 22, 2024 at 3:33 PM
It's Tina Weymouth's 74th birthday today. Great excuse to share some Talking Heads in their absolute prime.
youtu.be/8al5cSQNmME?...
youtu.be/8al5cSQNmME?...
James & Johnny Marr performing 'Laid' live at @lythamfestival3829
YouTube video by WeAreJamesTV
youtu.be
November 19, 2024 at 7:10 PM
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Johnny Marr, keeping The Smiths legacy alive. He really deserves greater recognition.
Johnny Marr, keeping The Smiths legacy alive. He really deserves greater recognition.
Johnny Marr Plays Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want
YouTube video by smithsonguitar
youtu.be
November 18, 2024 at 10:59 PM
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Johnny Marr, keeping The Smiths legacy alive. He really deserves greater recognition.
Johnny Marr, keeping The Smiths legacy alive. He really deserves greater recognition.
People who move abroad....embrace the local culture, customs and lifestyle. Learn the language and get to know your neighbours.
You're an immigrant, not an 'expat'.
Consider yourself lucky that you have an opportunity so many others have been denied.
You're an immigrant, not an 'expat'.
Consider yourself lucky that you have an opportunity so many others have been denied.
November 18, 2024 at 8:30 PM
People who move abroad....embrace the local culture, customs and lifestyle. Learn the language and get to know your neighbours.
You're an immigrant, not an 'expat'.
Consider yourself lucky that you have an opportunity so many others have been denied.
You're an immigrant, not an 'expat'.
Consider yourself lucky that you have an opportunity so many others have been denied.