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Retired historian (Ancient Greece) and oboist. Deracinated Nottinghamian. Widower. Grandfather. European. Loves dogs, humour, movies, orchestras, wine.
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Brexit reminders. New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog. Brexit may not be in the headlines, but many current news stories carry reminders of it, including the Hallett Inquiry report, the Gill scandal, the Budget & the latest net migration figures: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/brex...
November 28, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Brexit reminders. New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog. Brexit may not be in the headlines, but many current news stories carry reminders of it, including the Hallett Inquiry report, the Gill scandal, the Budget & the latest net migration figures: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/brex...
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A collage of abuse of reporters by #DementedDonaldTrump, this is what he does and it can’t be tolerated. Call him out to his face, so what if he bans you from Air Force 1 or other press conferences, those pressers are worthless anyway. #DV1 #ProudBlue
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19 Clips of Trump Demeaning Female Reporters in Last Few Months
Trump reserves particular venom for the women who cover him.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A collage of abuse of reporters by #DementedDonaldTrump, this is what he does and it can’t be tolerated. Call him out to his face, so what if he bans you from Air Force 1 or other press conferences, those pressers are worthless anyway. #DV1 #ProudBlue
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Just a reminder of what a disgrace BoZo is.
November 2, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Just a reminder of what a disgrace BoZo is.
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I always respect the way an artist can sum up everything that’s going on in one photo.
October 27, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I always respect the way an artist can sum up everything that’s going on in one photo.
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Am heutigen 28. Oktober begeht man in den USA, im Rahmen der kuriosen Feiertage, den Tag der wild wachsenden Nahrung (National Wild Foods Day) wie diese Seite (www.kuriose-feiertage.de/tag-der-wild...) zu berichten weiss. Ob dazu auch Spaghetti zählen? www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVo_...
BBC: Spaghetti-Harvest in Ticino | Switzerland Tourism
YouTube video by Switzerland
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October 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Am heutigen 28. Oktober begeht man in den USA, im Rahmen der kuriosen Feiertage, den Tag der wild wachsenden Nahrung (National Wild Foods Day) wie diese Seite (www.kuriose-feiertage.de/tag-der-wild...) zu berichten weiss. Ob dazu auch Spaghetti zählen? www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVo_...
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"Opposition parties need a leader, not just a platform, and here are my thoughts as to who will inspire and lead America into a true golden age of prosperity for all" writes Guy Anthony Ayres
The same is true for the UK as @bearlypolitics.co.uk wrote...
The same is true for the UK as @bearlypolitics.co.uk wrote...
October 22, 2025 at 7:18 AM
"Opposition parties need a leader, not just a platform, and here are my thoughts as to who will inspire and lead America into a true golden age of prosperity for all" writes Guy Anthony Ayres
The same is true for the UK as @bearlypolitics.co.uk wrote...
The same is true for the UK as @bearlypolitics.co.uk wrote...
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Nothing as yet on the BBC News site about the US 'No Kings' rallies today. Hundreds of thousands of people peacefully protesting & not a word from our national broadcaster. ITV is carrying the story. BBC not fit for purpose when it's deliberately covering up momentous events such as these.
October 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Nothing as yet on the BBC News site about the US 'No Kings' rallies today. Hundreds of thousands of people peacefully protesting & not a word from our national broadcaster. ITV is carrying the story. BBC not fit for purpose when it's deliberately covering up momentous events such as these.
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October 18, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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I hereby declare war on premature Christmassing.
Any shop caught doing this before 1st December must be shut down and turned into affordable housing.
Choose sanity. Vote Binface.
(Photo dated 9th October 2025)
Any shop caught doing this before 1st December must be shut down and turned into affordable housing.
Choose sanity. Vote Binface.
(Photo dated 9th October 2025)
October 11, 2025 at 7:34 AM
I hereby declare war on premature Christmassing.
Any shop caught doing this before 1st December must be shut down and turned into affordable housing.
Choose sanity. Vote Binface.
(Photo dated 9th October 2025)
Any shop caught doing this before 1st December must be shut down and turned into affordable housing.
Choose sanity. Vote Binface.
(Photo dated 9th October 2025)
More of this please, you MPs!
My priority as Ipswich’s MP is to restore pride and create a town centre that is safe, welcoming, and thriving.
Pride in Place gives powers and resources to bring empty buildings back into use, support local businesses, and safeguard treasured community spaces.
Pride in Place gives powers and resources to bring empty buildings back into use, support local businesses, and safeguard treasured community spaces.
MP backs plans to allow councils to block new vape shops
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has backed new funding that will revitalise the town centre give councils power to block "unwanted businesses" such…
www.ipswichstar.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 7:20 AM
More of this please, you MPs!
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Peace plan.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
September 30, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Peace plan.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
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Great moments in Conservative Party History.
Part 38 of an occasional series.
The romantic photo of 2019 capturing the moment when Prime Minister Boris Johnson showed his wife Carrie his spaffing machine whilst proposing to her on the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral.
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Part 38 of an occasional series.
The romantic photo of 2019 capturing the moment when Prime Minister Boris Johnson showed his wife Carrie his spaffing machine whilst proposing to her on the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral.
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September 30, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Great moments in Conservative Party History.
Part 38 of an occasional series.
The romantic photo of 2019 capturing the moment when Prime Minister Boris Johnson showed his wife Carrie his spaffing machine whilst proposing to her on the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral.
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Part 38 of an occasional series.
The romantic photo of 2019 capturing the moment when Prime Minister Boris Johnson showed his wife Carrie his spaffing machine whilst proposing to her on the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral.
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‘Joanne has roasted Royal Park Swan in a Boston Duck infused sauce served on a bed of fresh paracetamol…’
September 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM
‘Joanne has roasted Royal Park Swan in a Boston Duck infused sauce served on a bed of fresh paracetamol…’
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✍️ Breaking the cycle – but not without the regions
Britain’s recovery depends not just on Westminster, but on empowering all regions – without true devolution, growth will remain out of reach
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Britain’s recovery depends not just on Westminster, but on empowering all regions – without true devolution, growth will remain out of reach
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Breaking the cycle – but not without the regions
Britain’s recovery depends not just on Westminster, but on empowering all regions – without true devolution, growth will remain out of reach
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 6:27 AM
✍️ Breaking the cycle – but not without the regions
Britain’s recovery depends not just on Westminster, but on empowering all regions – without true devolution, growth will remain out of reach
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
Britain’s recovery depends not just on Westminster, but on empowering all regions – without true devolution, growth will remain out of reach
By John Hall
@johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social
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These people will never face any kind of consequences. But we will. And for a very long time.
Engage your brain and then engage your rage towards the problem, not the distraction.
Engage your brain and then engage your rage towards the problem, not the distraction.
September 23, 2025 at 7:30 AM
These people will never face any kind of consequences. But we will. And for a very long time.
Engage your brain and then engage your rage towards the problem, not the distraction.
Engage your brain and then engage your rage towards the problem, not the distraction.
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Pythagorean Triple Square Day, as one man affectionately calls 9/16/25, is a day like no other this century.
On 9/16/25, celebrate a date of mathematical beauty
Pythagorean Triple Square Day, as one man affectionately calls 9/16/25, is a day like no other this century.
n.pr
September 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Pythagorean Triple Square Day, as one man affectionately calls 9/16/25, is a day like no other this century.
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Congratulations to everyone who gave out and proudly displayed EU Flags at tonight's Last Night of the Proms at the Albert Hall!
Sady, following today's Idiot Rally in Central London, our own national flag is no longer a symbol of unity and pride.
But this one is! 🇪🇺
Sady, following today's Idiot Rally in Central London, our own national flag is no longer a symbol of unity and pride.
But this one is! 🇪🇺
September 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Congratulations to everyone who gave out and proudly displayed EU Flags at tonight's Last Night of the Proms at the Albert Hall!
Sady, following today's Idiot Rally in Central London, our own national flag is no longer a symbol of unity and pride.
But this one is! 🇪🇺
Sady, following today's Idiot Rally in Central London, our own national flag is no longer a symbol of unity and pride.
But this one is! 🇪🇺
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People have been trapped on houseboats for months, but the council did nothing until the punting companies (quite rightly) start complaining, and (miracle) there's money.
BBC News - Funding for Cambridgeshire river and cathedral near approval - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Funding for Cambridgeshire river and cathedral near approval - BBC News
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Funding for Cambridgeshire river and cathedral near approval
Paul Bristow says it is
www.bbc.co.uk
September 2, 2025 at 6:45 AM
People have been trapped on houseboats for months, but the council did nothing until the punting companies (quite rightly) start complaining, and (miracle) there's money.
BBC News - Funding for Cambridgeshire river and cathedral near approval - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Funding for Cambridgeshire river and cathedral near approval - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Elphi • Hamburg #ElphiHamburg #Elbphilharmonie
August 27, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Elphi • Hamburg #ElphiHamburg #Elbphilharmonie
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Breaking news: Thousands of flags for the patron saint of Palestine put up accross the country as a sign of solidarity with Gaza.
August 24, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Breaking news: Thousands of flags for the patron saint of Palestine put up accross the country as a sign of solidarity with Gaza.
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"Often identified as the first gastronomic novel, the Belly of Paris is more than a foodie reverie, it’s a political cri de coeur. In page after page thick with luscious descriptions of cabbages, turbots, and boudin noirs, he strives to convey the moral ambiguity of the French cult of gastronomy."
The Belly of Paris
Although he managed to escape Paris – and starvation – during the Prussian siege in the fall of 1870, the French novelist Émile Zola returned to the city in March 1871, in time to witne…
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August 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
"Often identified as the first gastronomic novel, the Belly of Paris is more than a foodie reverie, it’s a political cri de coeur. In page after page thick with luscious descriptions of cabbages, turbots, and boudin noirs, he strives to convey the moral ambiguity of the French cult of gastronomy."
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This is one of the best ideas I've heard in ages.
July 30, 2025 at 6:45 AM
This is one of the best ideas I've heard in ages.