Andy Shaw
@redandy54.bsky.social
Policy person working in debt advice. Reluctant trail runner. Occasional (and very bad) sim racer. Owner of at least one opinion (used). He/him
NEW: The cat has discovered the tortoise
March 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
NEW: The cat has discovered the tortoise
Delighted I can once again verify my identity with #proofofcat
January 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Delighted I can once again verify my identity with #proofofcat
Pleased to see this firm discouragement of horse cannibalism
December 15, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Pleased to see this firm discouragement of horse cannibalism
My Dad would have enjoyed Keir Starmer's speech today, if only because "1066 and All That" was one of his favourite books.
September 24, 2024 at 4:17 PM
My Dad would have enjoyed Keir Starmer's speech today, if only because "1066 and All That" was one of his favourite books.
Pretty depressing that apparently no Labour MPs are prepared to speak up for universalism as a principle
September 10, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Pretty depressing that apparently no Labour MPs are prepared to speak up for universalism as a principle
In which we confirm that Boris Johnson lacks object permanence
July 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM
In which we confirm that Boris Johnson lacks object permanence
ME: Politicians aren't all the same, that's just lazy stereotyping
POLITICIANS:
POLITICIANS:
May 8, 2024 at 2:02 PM
ME: Politicians aren't all the same, that's just lazy stereotyping
POLITICIANS:
POLITICIANS:
If you look at the seats that directly changed hands between Lab and Con in 2015, it looks quite like the beginning of the realignment that led ultimately to the 'collapse' of the 'red wall' four years later.
April 30, 2024 at 7:21 AM
If you look at the seats that directly changed hands between Lab and Con in 2015, it looks quite like the beginning of the realignment that led ultimately to the 'collapse' of the 'red wall' four years later.
Anyone got Santa's number? Me and him need a word.
December 25, 2023 at 9:29 AM
Anyone got Santa's number? Me and him need a word.
Last visit to Donington Park for 2023, a memorable trip as always. British GT and a packed support schedule, well worth the peril underfoot
October 22, 2023 at 6:44 PM
Last visit to Donington Park for 2023, a memorable trip as always. British GT and a packed support schedule, well worth the peril underfoot
Picked up some new (old) books, appropriate reading for the Spook Times
October 16, 2023 at 7:22 AM
Picked up some new (old) books, appropriate reading for the Spook Times
In this image it looks like Rishi Sunak is about to implore Ursula von der Leyen to stop hitting herself
October 5, 2023 at 3:13 PM
In this image it looks like Rishi Sunak is about to implore Ursula von der Leyen to stop hitting herself
12 years living in Sheffield and, to my shame, this is the first time I've made it to a hockey game. Let's go Steelers - I'm told that's what we say
October 1, 2023 at 2:37 PM
12 years living in Sheffield and, to my shame, this is the first time I've made it to a hockey game. Let's go Steelers - I'm told that's what we say
Well the one on the left looks ok
September 27, 2023 at 12:37 PM
Well the one on the left looks ok
It's my wife's birthday, which means one thing: time to use my lunch break to bake my Annual Cake. This year: chocolate (hopefully)
September 27, 2023 at 11:29 AM
It's my wife's birthday, which means one thing: time to use my lunch break to bake my Annual Cake. This year: chocolate (hopefully)
Went for a walk. Looked at some views. Saw some cool mushrooms (not pictured). Good use of a Saturday, would recommend
September 23, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Went for a walk. Looked at some views. Saw some cool mushrooms (not pictured). Good use of a Saturday, would recommend
Well, thank goodness for that. If @apocrypals.bsky.social has taught me anything, it's that that's the biggest number of bins it's possible to have
September 20, 2023 at 6:09 PM
Well, thank goodness for that. If @apocrypals.bsky.social has taught me anything, it's that that's the biggest number of bins it's possible to have
Thought I'd better make my first post on this app notable, so here is a picture of a cat who is nearly ten years old and, according to her, has Never Been Fed
September 19, 2023 at 8:49 AM
Thought I'd better make my first post on this app notable, so here is a picture of a cat who is nearly ten years old and, according to her, has Never Been Fed