John Dunford
@olivewood.bsky.social
Yorkshire born, live in Spain.
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Trump wants to build a triumphal arch. Today’s cartoon by @leopoldmaurer.bsky.social. More cartoons: www.cartoonmovement.com
#ArcDeTrump #Trump #USACartoon showing a triumphal arch in the shape of a giant ass. From a balcony, Trumps looks at it angrily while shouting: ‘ I said ARC de Trump!’
#ArcDeTrump #Trump #USACartoon showing a triumphal arch in the shape of a giant ass. From a balcony, Trumps looks at it angrily while shouting: ‘ I said ARC de Trump!’
October 17, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Trump wants to build a triumphal arch. Today’s cartoon by @leopoldmaurer.bsky.social. More cartoons: www.cartoonmovement.com
#ArcDeTrump #Trump #USACartoon showing a triumphal arch in the shape of a giant ass. From a balcony, Trumps looks at it angrily while shouting: ‘ I said ARC de Trump!’
#ArcDeTrump #Trump #USACartoon showing a triumphal arch in the shape of a giant ass. From a balcony, Trumps looks at it angrily while shouting: ‘ I said ARC de Trump!’
October 13, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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If I recommend reading one thing today it's this...
An amazing group of journalists have spent a year tracking the millions in CAP subsidies going to farmers who are being investigated, have been convicted, or are even in prison for violating migrant workers' rights
An amazing group of journalists have spent a year tracking the millions in CAP subsidies going to farmers who are being investigated, have been convicted, or are even in prison for violating migrant workers' rights
🔴 Revealed: EU Farm Subsidy ‘Bankrolls’ Widespread Labour Abuse
New investigation reveals how farm owners convicted of exploiting migrant workers rake in millions in subsidies 👇
www.desmog.com/2025/09/29/r...
New investigation reveals how farm owners convicted of exploiting migrant workers rake in millions in subsidies 👇
www.desmog.com/2025/09/29/r...
Revealed: EU Farm Subsidy ‘Bankrolls’ Widespread Labour Abuse
This investigation was developed with the support of Journalismfund Europe. Farm owners convicted of exploiting migrant workers continue to claim millions in taxpayer-funded subsidies, DeSmog can reve...
www.desmog.com
September 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
If I recommend reading one thing today it's this...
An amazing group of journalists have spent a year tracking the millions in CAP subsidies going to farmers who are being investigated, have been convicted, or are even in prison for violating migrant workers' rights
An amazing group of journalists have spent a year tracking the millions in CAP subsidies going to farmers who are being investigated, have been convicted, or are even in prison for violating migrant workers' rights
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“They treat us worse than dogs", one worker told me.
Based on reporting in Huelva & Lleida, my latest for
Jacobin looks at how climate breakdown is aggravating yet further the harsh realities faced by migrant farm workers in Spain's lucrative agri-industrial sector. jacobin.com/2025/10/spai...
Based on reporting in Huelva & Lleida, my latest for
Jacobin looks at how climate breakdown is aggravating yet further the harsh realities faced by migrant farm workers in Spain's lucrative agri-industrial sector. jacobin.com/2025/10/spai...
In Spain, Farmworkers Are Dying in the Heat
Three migrant farmworkers died from heatstroke in Spain this summer. Largely ignored by media, their fate illustrates how the effects of the climate crisis are offloaded on the least visible workers.
jacobin.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
“They treat us worse than dogs", one worker told me.
Based on reporting in Huelva & Lleida, my latest for
Jacobin looks at how climate breakdown is aggravating yet further the harsh realities faced by migrant farm workers in Spain's lucrative agri-industrial sector. jacobin.com/2025/10/spai...
Based on reporting in Huelva & Lleida, my latest for
Jacobin looks at how climate breakdown is aggravating yet further the harsh realities faced by migrant farm workers in Spain's lucrative agri-industrial sector. jacobin.com/2025/10/spai...
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If only real crimes were taken this seriously
Exclusive: 38 police officers were involved in Sycamore Gap investigation
www.newstatesman.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:22 AM
If only real crimes were taken this seriously
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Religion has long been a valuable tool for reactionaries and bigots. It's been a key weapon for Islamists, for Putin's regime, and for the religious right in the US. Unsurprisingly, UK right wingers are also trying to use it. Hopefully, they will find us unreceptive:
humanists.uk/2025/09/17/r...
humanists.uk/2025/09/17/r...
Rising Christian nationalism: a threat to us all
Scenes on Saturday of Christian preachers denouncing ‘Secular Humanism’ from the main stage of Tommy Robinson’s radical right Unite the Kingdom rally in London may have been surprising to see on the s...
humanists.uk
September 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Religion has long been a valuable tool for reactionaries and bigots. It's been a key weapon for Islamists, for Putin's regime, and for the religious right in the US. Unsurprisingly, UK right wingers are also trying to use it. Hopefully, they will find us unreceptive:
humanists.uk/2025/09/17/r...
humanists.uk/2025/09/17/r...
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Get ready, America.
"Back in 1997 some commentators, even the odd religious scholar, were seriously discussing whether the late princess might one day be canonised."
www.theguardian.com/uk/2007/aug/...
"Back in 1997 some commentators, even the odd religious scholar, were seriously discussing whether the late princess might one day be canonised."
www.theguardian.com/uk/2007/aug/...
Mourning Diana: A moment of madness?
Ten years ago Britain mourned the death of Princess Diana with an intensity that took many aback. Today, that feels like another era. So was that week of high emotion a bizarre lapse - or something fa...
www.theguardian.com
September 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Get ready, America.
"Back in 1997 some commentators, even the odd religious scholar, were seriously discussing whether the late princess might one day be canonised."
www.theguardian.com/uk/2007/aug/...
"Back in 1997 some commentators, even the odd religious scholar, were seriously discussing whether the late princess might one day be canonised."
www.theguardian.com/uk/2007/aug/...
I am coming to the conclusion that the USA's Constitution and Bill of Rights might not be all they are cracked up to be. When seriously challenged, they appear to be lacking.
September 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I am coming to the conclusion that the USA's Constitution and Bill of Rights might not be all they are cracked up to be. When seriously challenged, they appear to be lacking.
"Ten men in our country could buy the whole world and ten million can't buy enough to eat."
Will Rogers, 1931
Will Rogers, 1931
September 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"Ten men in our country could buy the whole world and ten million can't buy enough to eat."
Will Rogers, 1931
Will Rogers, 1931
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Ultimately it matters not if your constitution is written or unwritten or codified or uncodified…
…once those in power do not recognise political or legal rules higher than their own personal or partisan advantage it is constitutional ‘game over’.
Constitutions need constitutionalism, most of all.
…once those in power do not recognise political or legal rules higher than their own personal or partisan advantage it is constitutional ‘game over’.
Constitutions need constitutionalism, most of all.
February 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Ultimately it matters not if your constitution is written or unwritten or codified or uncodified…
…once those in power do not recognise political or legal rules higher than their own personal or partisan advantage it is constitutional ‘game over’.
Constitutions need constitutionalism, most of all.
…once those in power do not recognise political or legal rules higher than their own personal or partisan advantage it is constitutional ‘game over’.
Constitutions need constitutionalism, most of all.
A quick pop-in to wish a Happy New Year to you all🍾🥂
May it bring you peace and prosperity.
I can't believe it, though. There are still 359 days to Christmas and people have got their trees and decorations up already! 🤷♂️😉
May it bring you peace and prosperity.
I can't believe it, though. There are still 359 days to Christmas and people have got their trees and decorations up already! 🤷♂️😉
December 31, 2024 at 11:15 AM
A quick pop-in to wish a Happy New Year to you all🍾🥂
May it bring you peace and prosperity.
I can't believe it, though. There are still 359 days to Christmas and people have got their trees and decorations up already! 🤷♂️😉
May it bring you peace and prosperity.
I can't believe it, though. There are still 359 days to Christmas and people have got their trees and decorations up already! 🤷♂️😉
At this time of year I am reminded of the image of Joseph standing with a crib full of straw in his hand saying, "I asked for the manager!" 😉🕺
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and to those who find this time of year difficult, I wish you peace.
🤝👋
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and to those who find this time of year difficult, I wish you peace.
🤝👋
December 24, 2024 at 6:31 AM
At this time of year I am reminded of the image of Joseph standing with a crib full of straw in his hand saying, "I asked for the manager!" 😉🕺
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and to those who find this time of year difficult, I wish you peace.
🤝👋
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and to those who find this time of year difficult, I wish you peace.
🤝👋
1977 UK Christmas stamps featured The 12 Days of Christmas and were designed by David Gentleman.
The Christmas No. 1 was Mull of Kintyre by Wings.
Good morning everyone👋
Be careful out there.
The Christmas No. 1 was Mull of Kintyre by Wings.
Good morning everyone👋
Be careful out there.
December 23, 2024 at 6:56 AM
1977 UK Christmas stamps featured The 12 Days of Christmas and were designed by David Gentleman.
The Christmas No. 1 was Mull of Kintyre by Wings.
Good morning everyone👋
Be careful out there.
The Christmas No. 1 was Mull of Kintyre by Wings.
Good morning everyone👋
Be careful out there.
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"And we will protect democracy by strengthening the rules around donations to political parties."
Labour Party manifesto, 2024.
Labour Party manifesto, 2024.
December 22, 2024 at 12:13 PM
"And we will protect democracy by strengthening the rules around donations to political parties."
Labour Party manifesto, 2024.
Labour Party manifesto, 2024.
1976 UK Christmas stamp featured medieval embroidery from the 13th & 14th centuries with scenes of the nativity. Stamps & first day cover were designed by Enid Marx.
Christmas No.1 was "When A Child is Born" by Johnny Mathis.
Good morning everyone👋
Be careful out there.
Christmas No.1 was "When A Child is Born" by Johnny Mathis.
Good morning everyone👋
Be careful out there.
December 22, 2024 at 6:55 AM
1976 UK Christmas stamp featured medieval embroidery from the 13th & 14th centuries with scenes of the nativity. Stamps & first day cover were designed by Enid Marx.
Christmas No.1 was "When A Child is Born" by Johnny Mathis.
Good morning everyone👋
Be careful out there.
Christmas No.1 was "When A Child is Born" by Johnny Mathis.
Good morning everyone👋
Be careful out there.
"Big Shop" before Christmas done✅
Doors now locked and bolted and windows shuttered.⛔️🚷
We will emerge once it has all passed.😁
⬇️⬇️A Spanish supermarket on the Saturday before Christmas versus a UK supermarket on the Saturday before Christmas. 😉🤣🤣 ⬇️⬇️🇪🇸 v 🇬🇧.
🎄🎄
Doors now locked and bolted and windows shuttered.⛔️🚷
We will emerge once it has all passed.😁
⬇️⬇️A Spanish supermarket on the Saturday before Christmas versus a UK supermarket on the Saturday before Christmas. 😉🤣🤣 ⬇️⬇️🇪🇸 v 🇬🇧.
🎄🎄
December 21, 2024 at 10:06 AM
"Big Shop" before Christmas done✅
Doors now locked and bolted and windows shuttered.⛔️🚷
We will emerge once it has all passed.😁
⬇️⬇️A Spanish supermarket on the Saturday before Christmas versus a UK supermarket on the Saturday before Christmas. 😉🤣🤣 ⬇️⬇️🇪🇸 v 🇬🇧.
🎄🎄
Doors now locked and bolted and windows shuttered.⛔️🚷
We will emerge once it has all passed.😁
⬇️⬇️A Spanish supermarket on the Saturday before Christmas versus a UK supermarket on the Saturday before Christmas. 😉🤣🤣 ⬇️⬇️🇪🇸 v 🇬🇧.
🎄🎄
1975 UK Christmas stamps returned to Angels, on this occasion designed by Richard Downer.
The Christmas No.1 this year was 🎼Oh, mamma mia, mamma mia🎼. Yes, Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. 😉
Morning👋
Later posting today due to a trip to a supermarket!
The Christmas No.1 this year was 🎼Oh, mamma mia, mamma mia🎼. Yes, Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. 😉
Morning👋
Later posting today due to a trip to a supermarket!
December 21, 2024 at 9:56 AM
1975 UK Christmas stamps returned to Angels, on this occasion designed by Richard Downer.
The Christmas No.1 this year was 🎼Oh, mamma mia, mamma mia🎼. Yes, Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. 😉
Morning👋
Later posting today due to a trip to a supermarket!
The Christmas No.1 this year was 🎼Oh, mamma mia, mamma mia🎼. Yes, Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. 😉
Morning👋
Later posting today due to a trip to a supermarket!
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A spooky story for Christmas: Back in the late 1700s, there was a rumour that a tunnel ran from Richmond Castle to Easby Abbey. Worried it could be a security threat, soldiers searched for it. They found a tunnel, but an adult soldier was unable to access it so, a young 1/5
December 20, 2024 at 5:26 AM
A spooky story for Christmas: Back in the late 1700s, there was a rumour that a tunnel ran from Richmond Castle to Easby Abbey. Worried it could be a security threat, soldiers searched for it. They found a tunnel, but an adult soldier was unable to access it so, a young 1/5
1974 UK Christmas Stamps featured roof bosses from four different churches and were designed by the Peter Hatch Partnership. (Articles from British Philatelic Bulletin)
The Christmas No.1 that year was "Lonely This Christmas" by Mud
Good 🦋 morning everyone👋
Be careful out there🎄🎄
The Christmas No.1 that year was "Lonely This Christmas" by Mud
Good 🦋 morning everyone👋
Be careful out there🎄🎄
December 20, 2024 at 6:36 AM
1974 UK Christmas Stamps featured roof bosses from four different churches and were designed by the Peter Hatch Partnership. (Articles from British Philatelic Bulletin)
The Christmas No.1 that year was "Lonely This Christmas" by Mud
Good 🦋 morning everyone👋
Be careful out there🎄🎄
The Christmas No.1 that year was "Lonely This Christmas" by Mud
Good 🦋 morning everyone👋
Be careful out there🎄🎄
Good morning👋
1973 UK Christmas stamps featured the story of King Wenceslas and were designed by David Gentleman.
This was the year that the West Midlands Ageing Rockers Pension Fund was created.😉
The Christmas No.1 was "Merry Christmas Everybody" by Slade.
Be careful out there. 🎄🎄
1973 UK Christmas stamps featured the story of King Wenceslas and were designed by David Gentleman.
This was the year that the West Midlands Ageing Rockers Pension Fund was created.😉
The Christmas No.1 was "Merry Christmas Everybody" by Slade.
Be careful out there. 🎄🎄
December 19, 2024 at 6:23 AM
Good morning👋
1973 UK Christmas stamps featured the story of King Wenceslas and were designed by David Gentleman.
This was the year that the West Midlands Ageing Rockers Pension Fund was created.😉
The Christmas No.1 was "Merry Christmas Everybody" by Slade.
Be careful out there. 🎄🎄
1973 UK Christmas stamps featured the story of King Wenceslas and were designed by David Gentleman.
This was the year that the West Midlands Ageing Rockers Pension Fund was created.😉
The Christmas No.1 was "Merry Christmas Everybody" by Slade.
Be careful out there. 🎄🎄
Good morning everyone👋
1972 UK Christmas stamps were "Angels", designed by Sally Stiff. She created reliefs of angels from fabric and other materials which were then photographed for the stamp designs.
The Christmas No.1 was "Long Haired Lover from Liverpool".
Be careful out there.🎄🎄
1972 UK Christmas stamps were "Angels", designed by Sally Stiff. She created reliefs of angels from fabric and other materials which were then photographed for the stamp designs.
The Christmas No.1 was "Long Haired Lover from Liverpool".
Be careful out there.🎄🎄
December 18, 2024 at 6:41 AM
Good morning everyone👋
1972 UK Christmas stamps were "Angels", designed by Sally Stiff. She created reliefs of angels from fabric and other materials which were then photographed for the stamp designs.
The Christmas No.1 was "Long Haired Lover from Liverpool".
Be careful out there.🎄🎄
1972 UK Christmas stamps were "Angels", designed by Sally Stiff. She created reliefs of angels from fabric and other materials which were then photographed for the stamp designs.
The Christmas No.1 was "Long Haired Lover from Liverpool".
Be careful out there.🎄🎄
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Now, should I leave my letter with Santa on the 23rd or should I leave it with The Three Kings Postman on the 30th?
There's only one way to find out…….😉
There's only one way to find out…….😉
December 17, 2024 at 11:31 AM
Now, should I leave my letter with Santa on the 23rd or should I leave it with The Three Kings Postman on the 30th?
There's only one way to find out…….😉
There's only one way to find out…….😉
Good morning Bluskyers🦋👋
1971 UK Christmas stamps designers used images from a stained glass window in Canterbury Cathedral, all featuring the Magi. First day cover features an illustration of an angel from a chapel in the cathedral.
The Christmas No.1 was Benny Hill's "Ernie".
Be careful out there.
1971 UK Christmas stamps designers used images from a stained glass window in Canterbury Cathedral, all featuring the Magi. First day cover features an illustration of an angel from a chapel in the cathedral.
The Christmas No.1 was Benny Hill's "Ernie".
Be careful out there.
December 17, 2024 at 6:17 AM
Good morning Bluskyers🦋👋
1971 UK Christmas stamps designers used images from a stained glass window in Canterbury Cathedral, all featuring the Magi. First day cover features an illustration of an angel from a chapel in the cathedral.
The Christmas No.1 was Benny Hill's "Ernie".
Be careful out there.
1971 UK Christmas stamps designers used images from a stained glass window in Canterbury Cathedral, all featuring the Magi. First day cover features an illustration of an angel from a chapel in the cathedral.
The Christmas No.1 was Benny Hill's "Ernie".
Be careful out there.