Lloydie
@lloydiejl.bsky.social
Improv / radio / irrepressibly Liberal - founder @rhymesimprov /host @improvchronicle / Content Controller @funkids My views alone - he / him
Nottingham UK
Nottingham UK
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Yes, because Badenoch’s was a criminal offence carrying a custodial sentence, whereas Reeves’ was not.
Badenoch says hacking into Harriet Harman's website 17 years ago 'not the same' as Reeves breaking law
Badenoch says hacking into Harriet Harman's website 17 years ago 'not the same' as Reeves breaking law
Kemi Badenoch has said hacking into Harriet Harman's website when she was younger is "not the same" as Rachel Reeves failing to get a £900 rental licence for her home.
news.sky.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Yes, because Badenoch’s was a criminal offence carrying a custodial sentence, whereas Reeves’ was not.
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Labour moment
October 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Labour moment
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And the scores on the doors in last night's 5 local elections which have counted -
3- - LD gains ( 1 each from Cons, Lab and Independent)
1 - LD hold
1 - Con hold
Another excellent week for the @libdems.org.uk
3- - LD gains ( 1 each from Cons, Lab and Independent)
1 - LD hold
1 - Con hold
Another excellent week for the @libdems.org.uk
October 24, 2025 at 7:33 AM
And the scores on the doors in last night's 5 local elections which have counted -
3- - LD gains ( 1 each from Cons, Lab and Independent)
1 - LD hold
1 - Con hold
Another excellent week for the @libdems.org.uk
3- - LD gains ( 1 each from Cons, Lab and Independent)
1 - LD hold
1 - Con hold
Another excellent week for the @libdems.org.uk
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Ed Davey: “I worry that the populism we’re hearing from all types, whether it’s former Liberal Democrat Mr Polanski, whether it’s the SNP, or whether it’s Nigel Farage, it seems to be they want to divide people. They want to blame people. And I don’t think that’s a way you build a strong society.”
Ed Davey: decency versus division
The Lib Dems beat Reform at the election but lost the media war. Now their leader warns that Farage and Robinson seek to tear Britain apart for personal gain
www.thenewworld.co.uk
September 18, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Ed Davey: “I worry that the populism we’re hearing from all types, whether it’s former Liberal Democrat Mr Polanski, whether it’s the SNP, or whether it’s Nigel Farage, it seems to be they want to divide people. They want to blame people. And I don’t think that’s a way you build a strong society.”
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What dastardly schemes will this evil council conjure up next in its mission to.... checks notes... stop people getting killed by bad drivers
August 15, 2025 at 6:29 AM
What dastardly schemes will this evil council conjure up next in its mission to.... checks notes... stop people getting killed by bad drivers
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Liberal Democrats are leading with young voters.
People who are disappointed and frustrated with Labour are switching to back the Lib Dems.
People who are disappointed and frustrated with Labour are switching to back the Lib Dems.
August 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Liberal Democrats are leading with young voters.
People who are disappointed and frustrated with Labour are switching to back the Lib Dems.
People who are disappointed and frustrated with Labour are switching to back the Lib Dems.
Taking a podcast and making it into a theatre show - life is varied for the Fun Kids team
Fun listening to @lloydiejl.bsky.social talk about our @funkidslive.com Science Weekly Live tour on the @radioacademy.bsky.social podcast this week.
pod.fo/e/30b70b
pod.fo/e/30b70b
The Radio Academy Podcast: Fun Kids Science Weekly Live
It’s another Summer Shorts podcast - where we revisit some best bits, highlights and previously unheard footage in bite size podcasts for your summer listening. This week Georgy chats with Lloydi...
pod.fo
August 6, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Taking a podcast and making it into a theatre show - life is varied for the Fun Kids team
Someone just said this to me mid-conversation:
“OMG, you’re just like Phil Collins”
Please respect my privacy at this difficult time
“OMG, you’re just like Phil Collins”
Please respect my privacy at this difficult time
August 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Someone just said this to me mid-conversation:
“OMG, you’re just like Phil Collins”
Please respect my privacy at this difficult time
“OMG, you’re just like Phil Collins”
Please respect my privacy at this difficult time
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Next week we’re being taken over by REBELS AND LEGENDS! 🏹 Our participation showcase features our 100-strong choir, dancers, actors & participants of all ages in one incredible evening.
Come & celebrate a year's worth of creativity! 🥳
nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/rebel...
Come & celebrate a year's worth of creativity! 🥳
nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/rebel...
June 25, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Next week we’re being taken over by REBELS AND LEGENDS! 🏹 Our participation showcase features our 100-strong choir, dancers, actors & participants of all ages in one incredible evening.
Come & celebrate a year's worth of creativity! 🥳
nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/rebel...
Come & celebrate a year's worth of creativity! 🥳
nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/rebel...
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The people of Iran have suffered under a brutal regime for far too long.
But a US President planning regime change in the Middle East feels like 2003 all over again. We’ve seen where that path leads and it does not end well.
But a US President planning regime change in the Middle East feels like 2003 all over again. We’ve seen where that path leads and it does not end well.
June 23, 2025 at 8:09 AM
The people of Iran have suffered under a brutal regime for far too long.
But a US President planning regime change in the Middle East feels like 2003 all over again. We’ve seen where that path leads and it does not end well.
But a US President planning regime change in the Middle East feels like 2003 all over again. We’ve seen where that path leads and it does not end well.
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Liberal Democrats will keep fighting until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.
June 1, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Liberal Democrats will keep fighting until we can finally build a society where everyone is free to be who they are.
This was simultaneously hilarious and depressing - and that’s quite the talent
Quick sketch of my day – yesterday – at The Podcast Show, and what it did (or didn't) tell me about the British media landscape.
A Day Out at The Podcast Show
At last year’s Podcast Show – a vast annual industry expo that takes place at Islington’s Business Design Centre – my plans to spend a relaxing afternoon tutting at panels and reacquainting myself wit...
open.substack.com
May 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This was simultaneously hilarious and depressing - and that’s quite the talent
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The inevitable result of Pride committees being stuffed with Labour partisans:
- "we have to ban Labour this year cos they're so transphobic!"
- "Fine! Well nobody can possibly be BETTER than Labour so we'll ban ALL parties!"
It's fair to punish the bad but rewarding the good is important too IMHO
- "we have to ban Labour this year cos they're so transphobic!"
- "Fine! Well nobody can possibly be BETTER than Labour so we'll ban ALL parties!"
It's fair to punish the bad but rewarding the good is important too IMHO
I really genuinely hope these bans are really about getting parties to do better on trans stuff and not pride organisers being too worried about pissing off Labour to actually put the blame where it belongs.
May 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The inevitable result of Pride committees being stuffed with Labour partisans:
- "we have to ban Labour this year cos they're so transphobic!"
- "Fine! Well nobody can possibly be BETTER than Labour so we'll ban ALL parties!"
It's fair to punish the bad but rewarding the good is important too IMHO
- "we have to ban Labour this year cos they're so transphobic!"
- "Fine! Well nobody can possibly be BETTER than Labour so we'll ban ALL parties!"
It's fair to punish the bad but rewarding the good is important too IMHO
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As someone who started improv in their 60s, and is usually the oldest person in the room, never mind onstage, I really appreciate @lloydiejl.bsky.social’s article! Thank you, because I sometimes wonder if I really belong!
improvchronicle.substack.com/p/how-old-do...
improvchronicle.substack.com/p/how-old-do...
How old do you need to be to improvise well?
In a world (and art-form) that often focuses on youthfulness, being older can sometimes give you an edge
improvchronicle.substack.com
April 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
As someone who started improv in their 60s, and is usually the oldest person in the room, never mind onstage, I really appreciate @lloydiejl.bsky.social’s article! Thank you, because I sometimes wonder if I really belong!
improvchronicle.substack.com/p/how-old-do...
improvchronicle.substack.com/p/how-old-do...
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Nottingham Labour don’t seem to be able to run themselves let alone our city
www.nottinghampost.com/news/news-op...
www.nottinghampost.com/news/news-op...
What is happening to Nottingham Labour after latest suspension
Labour have controlled Nottingham City Council for over 30 years
www.nottinghampost.com
April 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Nottingham Labour don’t seem to be able to run themselves let alone our city
www.nottinghampost.com/news/news-op...
www.nottinghampost.com/news/news-op...
Well, that was the most satisfying improv show I’ve done in a long while
April 16, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Well, that was the most satisfying improv show I’ve done in a long while
Stunned, proud and extremely happy today as Fun Kids bags four nominations at the ARIAS - the Oscars of UK radio
April 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Stunned, proud and extremely happy today as Fun Kids bags four nominations at the ARIAS - the Oscars of UK radio
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Liberal Democrats proposed to use this tax to enable us to increase defence spending while protecting the foreign aid budget. Labour apparently plan to cut it to appease Trump - all the while cutting benefits for the most needy. Grotesque.
March 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Liberal Democrats proposed to use this tax to enable us to increase defence spending while protecting the foreign aid budget. Labour apparently plan to cut it to appease Trump - all the while cutting benefits for the most needy. Grotesque.
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Left: Nigel Farage says medicine shortages after Brexit is, "Utter tosh.. It's complete and utter rubbish.. Project fear.. It should be utterly completely totally disregarded"
Right: "Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years"
Right: "Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years"
March 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Left: Nigel Farage says medicine shortages after Brexit is, "Utter tosh.. It's complete and utter rubbish.. Project fear.. It should be utterly completely totally disregarded"
Right: "Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years"
Right: "Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years"
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Right now, Kemi Badenoch is doing more to defend JD Vance than the US is doing to defend Ukraine.
March 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Right now, Kemi Badenoch is doing more to defend JD Vance than the US is doing to defend Ukraine.
Really sad to hear about the death of Henry Kelly. He was a brilliant radio and TV presenter. I worked with him briefly in my first ever full time job and he was incredibly kind to me. Rest well Henry
February 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Really sad to hear about the death of Henry Kelly. He was a brilliant radio and TV presenter. I worked with him briefly in my first ever full time job and he was incredibly kind to me. Rest well Henry
Today he wants to curl up on my lap and purr as he snoozes. I shall allow this
February 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Today he wants to curl up on my lap and purr as he snoozes. I shall allow this
I remain concerned about the ratio between time spent looking for something to watch on a streaming platform vs the amount of time watching it
February 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I remain concerned about the ratio between time spent looking for something to watch on a streaming platform vs the amount of time watching it
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Across the country, thousands of people in hospital are fit enough to go home, but are stuck awaiting care packages.
You can’t fix the NHS without fixing social care.
@alisonebennett.bsky.social
You can’t fix the NHS without fixing social care.
@alisonebennett.bsky.social
February 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Across the country, thousands of people in hospital are fit enough to go home, but are stuck awaiting care packages.
You can’t fix the NHS without fixing social care.
@alisonebennett.bsky.social
You can’t fix the NHS without fixing social care.
@alisonebennett.bsky.social