Rudi Banfield
@rudibanfield.bsky.social
I'm a young writer setting out on a career path in journalism and media.
https://sussexbylines.co.uk/author/rudi_banfield/
I'm also a punk rock fanatic gig-goer that loves nothing more than a rampageous mosh pit with a smattering of crowd surfing.
https://sussexbylines.co.uk/author/rudi_banfield/
I'm also a punk rock fanatic gig-goer that loves nothing more than a rampageous mosh pit with a smattering of crowd surfing.
This afternoon I attended the Undercover Policing Inquiry at Juxon House as research for a news feature for Sussex Bylines.
The inquiry detailed the actions of Special Branch MET police officer Mark Jenner throughout the late 1990s.
Photo- Dover (1997) (C) Anonymous
The inquiry detailed the actions of Special Branch MET police officer Mark Jenner throughout the late 1990s.
Photo- Dover (1997) (C) Anonymous
December 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
This afternoon I attended the Undercover Policing Inquiry at Juxon House as research for a news feature for Sussex Bylines.
The inquiry detailed the actions of Special Branch MET police officer Mark Jenner throughout the late 1990s.
Photo- Dover (1997) (C) Anonymous
The inquiry detailed the actions of Special Branch MET police officer Mark Jenner throughout the late 1990s.
Photo- Dover (1997) (C) Anonymous
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Awesome article by @rudibanfield.bsky.social
Zack Polanski: The Green leader giving hope to the left
Zack Polanski: The Green leader giving hope to the left
Zack Polanski: The Green leader giving hope to the left
In 3 months, Zack Polanski has reignited the hope of representation for a disenfranchised left and led the charge against the rise of Reform
@rudibanfield.bsky.social @sussexbylines.co.uk
In 3 months, Zack Polanski has reignited the hope of representation for a disenfranchised left and led the charge against the rise of Reform
@rudibanfield.bsky.social @sussexbylines.co.uk
Zack Polanski: The Green leader giving hope to the left
In 3 months, Zack Polanski has reignited the hope of representation for a disenfranchised left and led the charge against the rise of Reform
sussexbylines.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Awesome article by @rudibanfield.bsky.social
Zack Polanski: The Green leader giving hope to the left
Zack Polanski: The Green leader giving hope to the left
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As it's nearly Xmas if @rudibanfield.bsky.social has some of that 'Do Ask Do Get' energy to spare perhaps he could share a bit with
Quentin Letts at the Mail?
I've seen recent 🔥pieces on @zackpolanski.bsky.social
by new journos Rudi and @chewheeler.bsky.social
Time to budge over Quenty!
Quentin Letts at the Mail?
I've seen recent 🔥pieces on @zackpolanski.bsky.social
by new journos Rudi and @chewheeler.bsky.social
Time to budge over Quenty!
December 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
As it's nearly Xmas if @rudibanfield.bsky.social has some of that 'Do Ask Do Get' energy to spare perhaps he could share a bit with
Quentin Letts at the Mail?
I've seen recent 🔥pieces on @zackpolanski.bsky.social
by new journos Rudi and @chewheeler.bsky.social
Time to budge over Quenty!
Quentin Letts at the Mail?
I've seen recent 🔥pieces on @zackpolanski.bsky.social
by new journos Rudi and @chewheeler.bsky.social
Time to budge over Quenty!
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Zack Polanski: The Green leader giving hope to the left
In 3 months, Zack Polanski has reignited the hope of representation for a disenfranchised left and led the charge against the rise of Reform
@rudibanfield.bsky.social @sussexbylines.co.uk
In 3 months, Zack Polanski has reignited the hope of representation for a disenfranchised left and led the charge against the rise of Reform
@rudibanfield.bsky.social @sussexbylines.co.uk
Zack Polanski: The Green leader giving hope to the left
In 3 months, Zack Polanski has reignited the hope of representation for a disenfranchised left and led the charge against the rise of Reform
sussexbylines.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Zack Polanski: The Green leader giving hope to the left
In 3 months, Zack Polanski has reignited the hope of representation for a disenfranchised left and led the charge against the rise of Reform
@rudibanfield.bsky.social @sussexbylines.co.uk
In 3 months, Zack Polanski has reignited the hope of representation for a disenfranchised left and led the charge against the rise of Reform
@rudibanfield.bsky.social @sussexbylines.co.uk
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In 3 months, Zack Polanski has reignited the hope of representation for a disenfranchised left and led the charge against the rise of Reform | Rudi Banfield
Zack Polanski: The Green leader giving hope to the left
In 3 months, Zack Polanski has reignited the hope of representation for a disenfranchised left and led the charge against the rise of Reform
sussexbylines.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
In 3 months, Zack Polanski has reignited the hope of representation for a disenfranchised left and led the charge against the rise of Reform | Rudi Banfield
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Evocative writing by @rudibanfield.bsky.social capturing the green adventure of @zackpolanski.bsky.social
The likes of Quentin Letts have
a lot to learn from Rudi when it comes to spitting facts!
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
@mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
@sussexbylines.co.uk
@adamramsay.bsky.social
The likes of Quentin Letts have
a lot to learn from Rudi when it comes to spitting facts!
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
@mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
@sussexbylines.co.uk
@adamramsay.bsky.social
In 3 months, Zack Polanski has reignited the hope of representation for a disenfranchised left and led the charge against the rise of Reform | Rudi Banfield
Zack Polanski: The Green leader giving hope to the left
In 3 months, Zack Polanski has reignited the hope of representation for a disenfranchised left and led the charge against the rise of Reform
sussexbylines.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Evocative writing by @rudibanfield.bsky.social capturing the green adventure of @zackpolanski.bsky.social
The likes of Quentin Letts have
a lot to learn from Rudi when it comes to spitting facts!
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
@mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
@sussexbylines.co.uk
@adamramsay.bsky.social
The likes of Quentin Letts have
a lot to learn from Rudi when it comes to spitting facts!
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
@mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
@sussexbylines.co.uk
@adamramsay.bsky.social
I recently covered the ongoing "Crowborough Says No" protests for Sussex Bylines.
If you've got the time, please take a read.
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If you've got the time, please take a read.
@sussexbylines.co.uk
sussexbylines.co.uk/community/cr...
Crowborough protesters rally against asylum seeker housing
A report on recent protests in Crowborough over the choice of the army training camp selected as accommodation for asylum seekers
sussexbylines.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I recently covered the ongoing "Crowborough Says No" protests for Sussex Bylines.
If you've got the time, please take a read.
@sussexbylines.co.uk
sussexbylines.co.uk/community/cr...
If you've got the time, please take a read.
@sussexbylines.co.uk
sussexbylines.co.uk/community/cr...
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A report on recent protests in Crowborough over the choice of the army training camp selected as accommodation for asylum seekers | Rudi Banfield
Crowborough protesters rally against asylum seeker housing
A report on recent protests in Crowborough over the choice of the army training camp selected as accommodation for asylum seekers
sussexbylines.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 7:12 AM
A report on recent protests in Crowborough over the choice of the army training camp selected as accommodation for asylum seekers | Rudi Banfield
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Brilliant examples of the energy and variety of #citizenjournalists writing about what inspires them in @sussexbylines.co.uk over the past week. From award-winning young writer @rudibanfield.bsky.social's CMAT gig review to a critique of Green Party policies. Find them on www.sussexbylines.co.uk
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October 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Brilliant examples of the energy and variety of #citizenjournalists writing about what inspires them in @sussexbylines.co.uk over the past week. From award-winning young writer @rudibanfield.bsky.social's CMAT gig review to a critique of Green Party policies. Find them on www.sussexbylines.co.uk
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We're proud to announce that young writer @rudibanfield.bsky.social whose articles for @sussexbylines.co.uk include pieces on Sussex punk rock bands and the view from the mosh pit in the Royal Albert Hall, has been shortlisted for the Bylines Network Student Journalism Award. Congratulations Rudi!
August 21, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We're proud to announce that young writer @rudibanfield.bsky.social whose articles for @sussexbylines.co.uk include pieces on Sussex punk rock bands and the view from the mosh pit in the Royal Albert Hall, has been shortlisted for the Bylines Network Student Journalism Award. Congratulations Rudi!
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one of our young writers has just been shortlisted for the Bylines Network Young Journalist Award, to be judged by Will Hutton. Read one of @rudibanfield.bsky.social articles here: sussexbylines.co.uk/community/cu...
The struggle of grassroots music
With the shackles of Brexit on touring artists and the financial struggle of small venues, could a ticket levy help bolster the British music industry?
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August 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM
one of our young writers has just been shortlisted for the Bylines Network Young Journalist Award, to be judged by Will Hutton. Read one of @rudibanfield.bsky.social articles here: sussexbylines.co.uk/community/cu...
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Kneecap and Bob Vylan
The mounting campaign against political expression in music, by Rudi Banfield
#kneecap #bobvylan
The mounting campaign against political expression in music, by Rudi Banfield
#kneecap #bobvylan
Kneecap and Bob Vylan
The mounting campaign against political expression in music
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July 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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The #SexPistols in the #RoyalAlbertHall? You better believe it! Another brilliant review from Rudi Banfield : sussexbylines.co.uk/community/se...
Sex Pistols ignite the Royal Albert Hall
Teenage Trust presents the Sex Pistols - as Prince Albert turns in his grave
sussexbylines.co.uk
April 16, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The #SexPistols in the #RoyalAlbertHall? You better believe it! Another brilliant review from Rudi Banfield : sussexbylines.co.uk/community/se...
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"We are NOT amused". What would #QueenVictoria have thought about the #SexPistols performing at the #RoyalAlbertHall? Would Prince Albert have been turning in his grave? Rudi Banfield was there having the time of his life: sussexbylines.co.uk/community/se...
Sex Pistols ignite the Royal Albert Hall
Teenage Trust presents the Sex Pistols - as Prince Albert turns in his grave
sussexbylines.co.uk
April 16, 2025 at 8:38 AM
"We are NOT amused". What would #QueenVictoria have thought about the #SexPistols performing at the #RoyalAlbertHall? Would Prince Albert have been turning in his grave? Rudi Banfield was there having the time of his life: sussexbylines.co.uk/community/se...
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Rudi Banfield interviews #AttilatheStockbroker for Sussex Bylines, and lands some memorable quotes! Your great #SundayRead
Attila the Stockbroker – interview
Attila the Stockbroker meets Sussex Bylines and is as forthright as ever
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February 23, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Rudi Banfield interviews #AttilatheStockbroker for Sussex Bylines, and lands some memorable quotes! Your great #SundayRead
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No matter the mood; heartbroken, politically angry or in need of motivation, the 2024 #punkrock scene offers a fulfilling fix of rampageously executed albums.
@nikdedidis.bsky.social @beachyheadradio.bsky.social
@oldirtygaijin.bsky.social
Here’s our young music reviewer's top 5:
@nikdedidis.bsky.social @beachyheadradio.bsky.social
@oldirtygaijin.bsky.social
Here’s our young music reviewer's top 5:
The top 5 punk rock albums of 2024
2024 is testament that punk is very much alive and kicking
sussexbylines.co.uk
January 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
No matter the mood; heartbroken, politically angry or in need of motivation, the 2024 #punkrock scene offers a fulfilling fix of rampageously executed albums.
@nikdedidis.bsky.social @beachyheadradio.bsky.social
@oldirtygaijin.bsky.social
Here’s our young music reviewer's top 5:
@nikdedidis.bsky.social @beachyheadradio.bsky.social
@oldirtygaijin.bsky.social
Here’s our young music reviewer's top 5:
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A great review of #Idles recent gig in #Brighton by our new young writer Rudi Banfield - look out for further write-ups of the post-punk music scene in Sussex from Rudi.
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Gig review: Punk stars Idles blast Brighton with a night of defiant fun
Ardent Idles fan Rudi reviews their latest mosh-up at the Brighton Centre
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December 11, 2024 at 9:53 AM
A great review of #Idles recent gig in #Brighton by our new young writer Rudi Banfield - look out for further write-ups of the post-punk music scene in Sussex from Rudi.
sussexbylines.co.uk/community/gi...
sussexbylines.co.uk/community/gi...
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In his first article for @sussexbylines.bsky.social talented young writer Rudi Banfield explores the challenging work conditions that bus company employees face in #London and #Brighton and hears why some are taking industrial action
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Bus drivers unite to improve safety
Bus drivers concerned about their conditions impacting customers' safety demonstrated in London and Brighton
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December 6, 2024 at 3:34 PM
In his first article for @sussexbylines.bsky.social talented young writer Rudi Banfield explores the challenging work conditions that bus company employees face in #London and #Brighton and hears why some are taking industrial action
sussexbylines.co.uk/news/transpo...
sussexbylines.co.uk/news/transpo...