Mike Peatman
@mikepeat.bsky.social
Vicar, guitar player and gig promoter
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✨Inside the medieval roof timbers at Beverley Minster, Yorkshire, one of the rafters has been dated (c. 921) and was a sapling during the reign of King Æthelstan, before England was an entity.
Touch it and you feel a kind of altitude and sense that the past is cheek by jowl.
Touch it and you feel a kind of altitude and sense that the past is cheek by jowl.
December 3, 2025 at 7:33 AM
✨Inside the medieval roof timbers at Beverley Minster, Yorkshire, one of the rafters has been dated (c. 921) and was a sapling during the reign of King Æthelstan, before England was an entity.
Touch it and you feel a kind of altitude and sense that the past is cheek by jowl.
Touch it and you feel a kind of altitude and sense that the past is cheek by jowl.
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Praised Israel’s use of US weapons: “You used them very well.”
Green‑lit strikes on Iran
Sides with Russian aggressor
Threatens military action in Venezuela
Hints at “taking” Greenland
Deploys national guard on own people
…wins FIFA peace prize.
Green‑lit strikes on Iran
Sides with Russian aggressor
Threatens military action in Venezuela
Hints at “taking” Greenland
Deploys national guard on own people
…wins FIFA peace prize.
December 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Praised Israel’s use of US weapons: “You used them very well.”
Green‑lit strikes on Iran
Sides with Russian aggressor
Threatens military action in Venezuela
Hints at “taking” Greenland
Deploys national guard on own people
…wins FIFA peace prize.
Green‑lit strikes on Iran
Sides with Russian aggressor
Threatens military action in Venezuela
Hints at “taking” Greenland
Deploys national guard on own people
…wins FIFA peace prize.
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🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of Reform UK’s donations have come from just three rich men
Calls grow for donation caps as Democracy for Sale research reveals that three-quarters of Reform’s funding comes from a trio of wealthy donors
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
Ticket link www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gareth-dav...
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Ticket link www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gareth-dav...
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Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Brexit: the trillion pound ‘mistake’
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
The recent NBER report suggests the Treasury’s 2016 analysis – slammed by Brexiters as a ‘hoax’– actually understated the impact of Brexit.
If you fancy a unique gift, Carol's cushion design is on offer here. For the next 4 days, WINTER23 will get you 23% off
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www.wraptious.com/products/dor...
Dormant Dormouse by Carol Reynoldson
Treat yourself or a loved one to our beautiful vegan-suede cushions by our artist community. Handmade in the UK. We pay artists and plant a tree for every purchase too!
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November 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
If you fancy a unique gift, Carol's cushion design is on offer here. For the next 4 days, WINTER23 will get you 23% off
www.wraptious.com/products/dor...
www.wraptious.com/products/dor...
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When can you declare an emergency over?
The 5p “emergency” petrol tax cut was introduced in March 2022, to offset a spike in prices
They are now about 30p down on that month, & about 50p down on the absolute peak
The 5p “emergency” petrol tax cut was introduced in March 2022, to offset a spike in prices
They are now about 30p down on that month, & about 50p down on the absolute peak
November 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
When can you declare an emergency over?
The 5p “emergency” petrol tax cut was introduced in March 2022, to offset a spike in prices
They are now about 30p down on that month, & about 50p down on the absolute peak
The 5p “emergency” petrol tax cut was introduced in March 2022, to offset a spike in prices
They are now about 30p down on that month, & about 50p down on the absolute peak
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Get your tickets for the Beverley gig here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gareth-dav...
November 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Get your tickets for the Beverley gig here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gareth-dav...
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Not entirely sure I understand why Ukraine should be "grateful" for having Putin's plan for their surrender thrust down their throats and told they must agree to it.
November 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Not entirely sure I understand why Ukraine should be "grateful" for having Putin's plan for their surrender thrust down their throats and told they must agree to it.
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the election is FOUR YEARS AWAY. Stop it.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Tories on course for just 14 seats at election #TomorrowsPapersToday
November 21, 2025 at 10:22 PM
the election is FOUR YEARS AWAY. Stop it.
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It is not treason or sedition to remind our military to follow the law and their oaths — it is patriotism. That Trump called for the deaths of Democratic officials in response underscores the need for such warnings.
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It is not treason or sedition to remind our military to follow the law and their oaths — it is patriotism. That Trump called for the deaths of Democratic officials in response underscores the need for such warnings.
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The government have opened a consultation on drastically limiting the Indefinite Leave to Remain system.
Presumably they're hoping not many people will notice that it's taking place.
So if you have views or know anyone who does, please take the opportunity to respond.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Presumably they're hoping not many people will notice that it's taking place.
So if you have views or know anyone who does, please take the opportunity to respond.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
November 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The government have opened a consultation on drastically limiting the Indefinite Leave to Remain system.
Presumably they're hoping not many people will notice that it's taking place.
So if you have views or know anyone who does, please take the opportunity to respond.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Presumably they're hoping not many people will notice that it's taking place.
So if you have views or know anyone who does, please take the opportunity to respond.
www.gov.uk/government/c...
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John Major labels Brexit an ‘act of collective folly’
'Britain's enemies celebrated and our friends despaired.'
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/joh...
'Britain's enemies celebrated and our friends despaired.'
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/joh...
John Major labels Brexit an 'act of collective folly'
John Major has launched a devastating attack on Brexit, branding it an "act of collective folly."
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:43 AM
John Major labels Brexit an ‘act of collective folly’
'Britain's enemies celebrated and our friends despaired.'
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/joh...
'Britain's enemies celebrated and our friends despaired.'
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/joh...
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Telling a reporter ‘quiet, piggy’ was shocking – even for Trump | Margaret Sullivan
Telling a reporter ‘quiet, piggy’ was shocking – even for Trump | Margaret Sullivan
We’re supposed to be used to this by now, but getting used to it is dangerous. Her colleagues should have spoken up
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Telling a reporter ‘quiet, piggy’ was shocking – even for Trump | Margaret Sullivan
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Why not reply "No, of course not. Nobody rational would want to see that."
Asked if Keir Starmer believes British people want to "see refugee children pulled out of school and deported after 10 years in this country”, his spokesman says that “what the British public wants and what this government was elected on a mandate to deliver was to secure our borders"
November 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Why not reply "No, of course not. Nobody rational would want to see that."
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'While I knew that Reform UK Ltd was largely funded by climate science deniers and fossil fuel interests, I was actually shocked to read that, according to recent research by @desmog.com, in the period between the 2019 and 2024 elections, the figure was a staggering £2.3m, 92% of their funding.'
A new survey reveals negative attitudes to Reform UK Ltd
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions
centralbylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
'While I knew that Reform UK Ltd was largely funded by climate science deniers and fossil fuel interests, I was actually shocked to read that, according to recent research by @desmog.com, in the period between the 2019 and 2024 elections, the figure was a staggering £2.3m, 92% of their funding.'
Tickets are selling fast for Christmas Acoustic with Gareth Davies-Jones. Available online now. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gareth-dav...
November 15, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Tickets are selling fast for Christmas Acoustic with Gareth Davies-Jones. Available online now. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gareth-dav...
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"What is certain, and felt instinctively by almost everybody, is that things cannot go on in their present way" – The Times, May 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
November 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
"What is certain, and felt instinctively by almost everybody, is that things cannot go on in their present way" – The Times, May 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
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Videos shared thousands of times on Facebook claim that King Charles has invoked an “ancient Royal power” to limit Sir Sadiq Khan’s control over London.
But this hasn’t happened, and the British monarch has no such powers.
fullfact.org/politics/kin...
But this hasn’t happened, and the British monarch has no such powers.
fullfact.org/politics/kin...
No, King Charles has not used ancient royal power to limit mayor’s control of London – Full Fact
Videos shared thousands of times on Facebook falsely claim the monarch has bypassed Parliament to stop Sir Sadiq Khan’s jurisdiction over the capital.
fullfact.org
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Videos shared thousands of times on Facebook claim that King Charles has invoked an “ancient Royal power” to limit Sir Sadiq Khan’s control over London.
But this hasn’t happened, and the British monarch has no such powers.
fullfact.org/politics/kin...
But this hasn’t happened, and the British monarch has no such powers.
fullfact.org/politics/kin...
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"The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy."
Defend the BBC before it’s gone – an open letter
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
"The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy."
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Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
We are really looking forward to welcoming Gareth Davies-Jones back for his Christmas acoustic tour. Tickets www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gareth-dav...
Gareth Davies-Jones Christmas Acoustic Tour 2025
Christmas carols and often drift by on a high street wave of over-familiarity. Rediscover them in a fresh light through Gareth's music.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
We are really looking forward to welcoming Gareth Davies-Jones back for his Christmas acoustic tour. Tickets www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gareth-dav...