John O’Shea
@politicalhackuk.bsky.social
Labour. Former BCC councillor and cabinet member. Know too much about bins. All views my own. RTs may not be. Work for Jess Phillips MP. Promoted by Yardley Labour Party on behalf of John O'Shea, both at 62 Yardley Road, Acocks Green, B27 6HH.
The new home of concrete farming.
November 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The new home of concrete farming.
As is traditional, Acocks Green still marks the 11th hour of the 11th month, when the guns fell silent at the end of the First World War. That was not the war to end all wars and we remember those who have given their lives for their country in the 107 years since.
November 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
As is traditional, Acocks Green still marks the 11th hour of the 11th month, when the guns fell silent at the end of the First World War. That was not the war to end all wars and we remember those who have given their lives for their country in the 107 years since.
I didn’t know until a few months ago that my grandfather had served in India or Burma during WW2. He survived.
For those that didn’t, those who came home broken, those that have served and those that still do,
For those that didn’t, those who came home broken, those that have served and those that still do,
November 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
I didn’t know until a few months ago that my grandfather had served in India or Burma during WW2. He survived.
For those that didn’t, those who came home broken, those that have served and those that still do,
For those that didn’t, those who came home broken, those that have served and those that still do,
Peter Gurney wrote an excellent book - Braver Men Walk Away.
They really don't - he was one of that select band of humans prepared to walk towards a suspected bomb and attempt to defuse it. A number of his friends never survived, but he got to 93.
You don't get two George Medals for nothing.
They really don't - he was one of that select band of humans prepared to walk towards a suspected bomb and attempt to defuse it. A number of his friends never survived, but he got to 93.
You don't get two George Medals for nothing.
October 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Peter Gurney wrote an excellent book - Braver Men Walk Away.
They really don't - he was one of that select band of humans prepared to walk towards a suspected bomb and attempt to defuse it. A number of his friends never survived, but he got to 93.
You don't get two George Medals for nothing.
They really don't - he was one of that select band of humans prepared to walk towards a suspected bomb and attempt to defuse it. A number of his friends never survived, but he got to 93.
You don't get two George Medals for nothing.
I appear to be a woke terrorist.
October 31, 2025 at 11:25 AM
I appear to be a woke terrorist.
"We've got him. He ordered three chairs from IKEA."
"£200 each?"
"£200 each?"
October 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
"We've got him. He ordered three chairs from IKEA."
"£200 each?"
"£200 each?"
Happy Diwali to all those who celebrate!
October 20, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Happy Diwali to all those who celebrate!
“Say hello to the Papal Bully”
October 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
“Say hello to the Papal Bully”
“The language, chants, and antics were – at times – less than well-mannered.
But it was largely good-natured fun”
But it was largely good-natured fun”
October 17, 2025 at 9:03 PM
“The language, chants, and antics were – at times – less than well-mannered.
But it was largely good-natured fun”
But it was largely good-natured fun”
If I’d spent a pile of cash on a tv ad, I’d want the website spelt correctly.
October 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
If I’d spent a pile of cash on a tv ad, I’d want the website spelt correctly.
Oh, let me beat that one.
September 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Oh, let me beat that one.
Particularly enjoyed the ones who don’t know the words. Should be tarred and feathered for unpatriotic behaviour
September 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Particularly enjoyed the ones who don’t know the words. Should be tarred and feathered for unpatriotic behaviour
And who has the biggest collection of national flags….
September 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
And who has the biggest collection of national flags….
This policy wouldn’t even have passed the away day “anything goes” circle…
August 16, 2025 at 12:49 PM
This policy wouldn’t even have passed the away day “anything goes” circle…
Max would join in sending greetings, but he’s hiding in a chimney pot.
August 15, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Max would join in sending greetings, but he’s hiding in a chimney pot.
Got to watch out for those small boats too.
August 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Got to watch out for those small boats too.
Is there a point at which someone should stage an intervention?
August 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Is there a point at which someone should stage an intervention?
“I’ve read 16,000 of his tweets”
July 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
“I’ve read 16,000 of his tweets”
Black Sabbath bridge at 9am on a Saturday and a small queue already outside BMAG for the Ozzie exhibition.
Birmingham is the #HomeOfMetal and should be celebrating that legacy permanently.
Birmingham is the #HomeOfMetal and should be celebrating that legacy permanently.
July 26, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Black Sabbath bridge at 9am on a Saturday and a small queue already outside BMAG for the Ozzie exhibition.
Birmingham is the #HomeOfMetal and should be celebrating that legacy permanently.
Birmingham is the #HomeOfMetal and should be celebrating that legacy permanently.
Surely there’s only one option to present Masterchef?
July 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Surely there’s only one option to present Masterchef?
