Steve Blackburn
@l3nsbury.bsky.social
Lost in the wilderness of West London
Last Thane to Clarksville
#shakespearmonkees
#shakespearmonkees
February 2, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Last Thane to Clarksville
#shakespearmonkees
#shakespearmonkees
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In pardoning all of the J6th insurrectionists, with barely a whimper of opposition, Trump has signalled a new age of acquiescence in American politics.
He's trying to control not just the present but the past. In effect, he was pardoning himself.
New from me. open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
He's trying to control not just the present but the past. In effect, he was pardoning himself.
New from me. open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
Trump's new age of acquiesence
The first week has been dark stuff. In pardoning the Jan6th insurrectionists, Trump has achieved the ultimate victory: over history itself.
open.substack.com
January 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
In pardoning all of the J6th insurrectionists, with barely a whimper of opposition, Trump has signalled a new age of acquiescence in American politics.
He's trying to control not just the present but the past. In effect, he was pardoning himself.
New from me. open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
He's trying to control not just the present but the past. In effect, he was pardoning himself.
New from me. open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
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Thames Water is about to enter Government Administration.
The Law as it is already written states that when it goes bankrupt its operation automatically returns to the Government, but its £19bn in debts don't.
That is exactly what must happen.
The Law as it is already written states that when it goes bankrupt its operation automatically returns to the Government, but its £19bn in debts don't.
That is exactly what must happen.
January 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Thames Water is about to enter Government Administration.
The Law as it is already written states that when it goes bankrupt its operation automatically returns to the Government, but its £19bn in debts don't.
That is exactly what must happen.
The Law as it is already written states that when it goes bankrupt its operation automatically returns to the Government, but its £19bn in debts don't.
That is exactly what must happen.
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NEW: Andrew Norfolk broke the grooming gang story, 15 years ago. His exclusive interview on today’s News Agents
is deeply powerful, not least for his anger about those political figures now exploiting it and the victims for their own purposes.
Listen 👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
is deeply powerful, not least for his anger about those political figures now exploiting it and the victims for their own purposes.
Listen 👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
The journalist who exposed the grooming scandal breaks his silence
Podcast Episode · The News Agents · 07/01/2025 · 32m
podcasts.apple.com
January 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
NEW: Andrew Norfolk broke the grooming gang story, 15 years ago. His exclusive interview on today’s News Agents
is deeply powerful, not least for his anger about those political figures now exploiting it and the victims for their own purposes.
Listen 👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
is deeply powerful, not least for his anger about those political figures now exploiting it and the victims for their own purposes.
Listen 👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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Could two followers please copy and re-post this tweet to show that someone is always there?
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Call: 0800 689 5652 (UK)
1-800-273-8255 (USA)
1.833.456.4566 (Canada)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Call: 0800 689 5652 (UK)
1-800-273-8255 (USA)
1.833.456.4566 (Canada)
Could two followers please copy and re-post this tweet to show that someone is always there?
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Call: 0800 689 5652 (UK)
1-800-273-8255 (USA)
1.833.456.4566 (Canada)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Call: 0800 689 5652 (UK)
1-800-273-8255 (USA)
1.833.456.4566 (Canada)
Could two followers please copy and re-post this tweet to show that someone is always there?
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Call: 0800 689 5652 (UK)
1-800-273-8255 (USA)
1.833.456.4566 (Canada)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Call: 0800 689 5652 (UK)
1-800-273-8255 (USA)
1.833.456.4566 (Canada)
December 23, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Could two followers please copy and re-post this tweet to show that someone is always there?
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Call: 0800 689 5652 (UK)
1-800-273-8255 (USA)
1.833.456.4566 (Canada)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Call: 0800 689 5652 (UK)
1-800-273-8255 (USA)
1.833.456.4566 (Canada)
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Me: Dr. Salk your vaccine will save so many children!
Salk: Well thank God
Me: Of course they will grow up
Salk: Well I hope so
Me: And get old
Salk: I guess?
Me: And eventually vote for lunatics who will try to stop your vaccine
Salk: what now
Me: And leave NATO
Salk: shit
Salk: Well thank God
Me: Of course they will grow up
Salk: Well I hope so
Me: And get old
Salk: I guess?
Me: And eventually vote for lunatics who will try to stop your vaccine
Salk: what now
Me: And leave NATO
Salk: shit
December 13, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Me: Dr. Salk your vaccine will save so many children!
Salk: Well thank God
Me: Of course they will grow up
Salk: Well I hope so
Me: And get old
Salk: I guess?
Me: And eventually vote for lunatics who will try to stop your vaccine
Salk: what now
Me: And leave NATO
Salk: shit
Salk: Well thank God
Me: Of course they will grow up
Salk: Well I hope so
Me: And get old
Salk: I guess?
Me: And eventually vote for lunatics who will try to stop your vaccine
Salk: what now
Me: And leave NATO
Salk: shit
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BREAKING EXCLUSIVE!
We have learned that AOC has secured enough votes to become the Democratic ranking member on Oversight Committee!!
Who else supports her 100%!
We have learned that AOC has secured enough votes to become the Democratic ranking member on Oversight Committee!!
Who else supports her 100%!
December 12, 2024 at 12:49 AM
BREAKING EXCLUSIVE!
We have learned that AOC has secured enough votes to become the Democratic ranking member on Oversight Committee!!
Who else supports her 100%!
We have learned that AOC has secured enough votes to become the Democratic ranking member on Oversight Committee!!
Who else supports her 100%!
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🚨This is AMAZING: Watch this elderly woman DESTROY a young right wing YouTuber on his weak sauce immigration talking points.
Absolutely brilliant.
H/T @thetnholler.bsky.social
Absolutely brilliant.
H/T @thetnholler.bsky.social
December 11, 2024 at 7:51 PM
🚨This is AMAZING: Watch this elderly woman DESTROY a young right wing YouTuber on his weak sauce immigration talking points.
Absolutely brilliant.
H/T @thetnholler.bsky.social
Absolutely brilliant.
H/T @thetnholler.bsky.social
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What the fuck just happened this has broken my mind.
December 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM
What the fuck just happened this has broken my mind.
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Starmer must go! His landslide victory proves that nobody wants Labour!
Have read a few pieces saying Starmer may not survive as PM & don't think people are appreciating the consequences. I can't stress enough I just don't think the public will tolerate 'one more switch of PM' instead will conclude the system is not just broken but unfixable
December 7, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Starmer must go! His landslide victory proves that nobody wants Labour!
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Just when you thought it couldn’t possibly get any worse…
‘Brexit problem’: UK tap water safety at risk after testing labs shut down
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘Brexit problem’: UK tap water safety at risk after testing labs shut down
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘Brexit problem’: UK tap water safety at risk after testing labs shut down
Exclusive: EU countries will share laboratory capacity but UK rules mean products cannot be tested abroad
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2024 at 7:23 AM
Just when you thought it couldn’t possibly get any worse…
‘Brexit problem’: UK tap water safety at risk after testing labs shut down
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘Brexit problem’: UK tap water safety at risk after testing labs shut down
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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I’m loving this new/ish podcast, it’s like an aural pillow fight. And credit to Steve for keeping the whole thing peppy. It’s all over in no more than half an hour and rattles along.
DISRUPTORS!
The disruptors get The Old Fools treatment in this week's edition. Join @quantick.bsky.social, @ianmartin.bsky.social and this week's guest co-host, @laurashav.bsky.social
LINK: pod.link/1774465485
The disruptors get The Old Fools treatment in this week's edition. Join @quantick.bsky.social, @ianmartin.bsky.social and this week's guest co-host, @laurashav.bsky.social
LINK: pod.link/1774465485
December 5, 2024 at 12:38 PM
I’m loving this new/ish podcast, it’s like an aural pillow fight. And credit to Steve for keeping the whole thing peppy. It’s all over in no more than half an hour and rattles along.
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She must know Buzz Aldrin
December 5, 2024 at 5:21 PM
She must know Buzz Aldrin
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BREAKING: Rep. Jerry Nadler announced that he'll step down as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee next term and endorsed Rep. Jamie Raskin to succeed him.
Thank you, Jerry Nadler.
Congratulations, Jamie Raskin. 💙
Thank you, Jerry Nadler.
Congratulations, Jamie Raskin. 💙
December 4, 2024 at 9:42 PM
BREAKING: Rep. Jerry Nadler announced that he'll step down as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee next term and endorsed Rep. Jamie Raskin to succeed him.
Thank you, Jerry Nadler.
Congratulations, Jamie Raskin. 💙
Thank you, Jerry Nadler.
Congratulations, Jamie Raskin. 💙
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How many more British industries have to suffer or worse before steps are taken to undo Brexit & the damage it has caused?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Vauxhall’s troubles started with Brexit - former Luton plant boss
Mark Noble says export tariffs were one factor leading to the closure of the Luton plant.
www.bbc.com
November 30, 2024 at 12:07 PM
How many more British industries have to suffer or worse before steps are taken to undo Brexit & the damage it has caused?
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Is this a thing? As you generally can’t speak to a person at most companies could Chat GPT (other brands exist) do the interaction for you? AI 2 AI as it were.
November 30, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Is this a thing? As you generally can’t speak to a person at most companies could Chat GPT (other brands exist) do the interaction for you? AI 2 AI as it were.
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Mishal Husain one of the very best broadcasters/interviewers the BBC has. Massive loss to the corporation.
November 27, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Mishal Husain one of the very best broadcasters/interviewers the BBC has. Massive loss to the corporation.
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Canada’s top military commander, Gen. Jennie Carigna:
"After 39 years of career as a combat arms officer and risking my life in many operations across the world, I can’t believe that in 2024, we still have to justify the contribution of women to their defense and to their service, in their country."
"After 39 years of career as a combat arms officer and risking my life in many operations across the world, I can’t believe that in 2024, we still have to justify the contribution of women to their defense and to their service, in their country."
November 23, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Canada’s top military commander, Gen. Jennie Carigna:
"After 39 years of career as a combat arms officer and risking my life in many operations across the world, I can’t believe that in 2024, we still have to justify the contribution of women to their defense and to their service, in their country."
"After 39 years of career as a combat arms officer and risking my life in many operations across the world, I can’t believe that in 2024, we still have to justify the contribution of women to their defense and to their service, in their country."
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It'll be dead soon. Nature abhors a vacuum.
November 22, 2024 at 10:45 PM
It'll be dead soon. Nature abhors a vacuum.
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To be fair she does look like a chicken.
November 23, 2024 at 2:08 PM
To be fair she does look like a chicken.
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Starter pack of non-massive accounts that you should really be following, because they will teach you things and/or make you laugh go.bsky.app/UStkBW1
November 22, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Starter pack of non-massive accounts that you should really be following, because they will teach you things and/or make you laugh go.bsky.app/UStkBW1
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Absolutely beautiful speech by US Senator Benjamin Cardin remembering and honouring Sergei Magnitsky on the 15th anniversary of his murder. Sergei may be gone, but he will never be forgotten. Thank you Senator Cardin youtu.be/RWi7VB3MphE
Cardin Marks 15 Years Since Sergei Magnitsky’s Death, Calls for Accountability for Human Rights
YouTube video by SenatorCardin
youtu.be
November 22, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Absolutely beautiful speech by US Senator Benjamin Cardin remembering and honouring Sergei Magnitsky on the 15th anniversary of his murder. Sergei may be gone, but he will never be forgotten. Thank you Senator Cardin youtu.be/RWi7VB3MphE