Simon Dunbavand #FBPE
@simondunbavand.bsky.social
MA(Cantab), MMus, ARCO, ARCM
I’m a conductor and pianist. In my spare time I like Mahler, Japan, and Latin America. My partner is Jonathan🏳️🌈and our dog is called Timmy.
I’m a conductor and pianist. In my spare time I like Mahler, Japan, and Latin America. My partner is Jonathan🏳️🌈and our dog is called Timmy.
Pinned
You don’t have to go to Brazil to find the best beach in the world!
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The damage from Brexit is always seen in economic terms. But the non monetary harm it brought to many is never reported on and in my view is even more devastating.
There is nothing redeeming about Brexit.
There is nothing redeeming about Brexit.
November 26, 2025 at 7:42 AM
The damage from Brexit is always seen in economic terms. But the non monetary harm it brought to many is never reported on and in my view is even more devastating.
There is nothing redeeming about Brexit.
There is nothing redeeming about Brexit.
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Brexit: “The most dishonest campaign in our history said it would save us £350m a week, but Brexit actually cost us £250m a day in 2025. That is why we have the highest taxes ever, that is why we have sky-high bills, that is why we have a cost of living crisis” @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Brexit: “The most dishonest campaign in our history said it would save us £350m a week, but Brexit actually cost us £250m a day in 2025. That is why we have the highest taxes ever, that is why we have sky-high bills, that is why we have a cost of living crisis” @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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The ‘where are they now?’ chaser to Farage’s schoolboy racism..
“He inspired the country on a tide of xenophobia to leave the EU, a decision that most of the country regrets or outright hates, and.. went abroad to get a standing ovation from the German far right”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“He inspired the country on a tide of xenophobia to leave the EU, a decision that most of the country regrets or outright hates, and.. went abroad to get a standing ovation from the German far right”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I endured an English public school. But that’s not the only reason I’m unsurprised about the Farage allegations | Musa Okwonga
Let’s put aside the schooldays accusations and look, instead, at the Reform leader’s path since then. I think a pretty clear picture of the man emerges, says author and podcaster Musa Okwonga
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The ‘where are they now?’ chaser to Farage’s schoolboy racism..
“He inspired the country on a tide of xenophobia to leave the EU, a decision that most of the country regrets or outright hates, and.. went abroad to get a standing ovation from the German far right”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“He inspired the country on a tide of xenophobia to leave the EU, a decision that most of the country regrets or outright hates, and.. went abroad to get a standing ovation from the German far right”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It’s almost like the unredacted Russia Report was never released for fear of the electorate’s trust of Government being undermined. Bit like the Epstein files. Oh, hang on a minute…
This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 AM
It’s almost like the unredacted Russia Report was never released for fear of the electorate’s trust of Government being undermined. Bit like the Epstein files. Oh, hang on a minute…
There’s a handful of Old Alleynians who now have the power to change the face of British politics for the better. They must act, and they must act now.
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 AM
There’s a handful of Old Alleynians who now have the power to change the face of British politics for the better. They must act, and they must act now.
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Politicians constantly claim that the government must “live within its means”, just like any family.
In this video, I explain why the household analogy is not only wrong — it is the foundation of austerity.
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
In this video, I explain why the household analogy is not only wrong — it is the foundation of austerity.
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
Why the government is nothing like a household
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Politicians constantly claim that the government must “live within its means”, just like any family.
In this video, I explain why the household analogy is not only wrong — it is the foundation of austerity.
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
In this video, I explain why the household analogy is not only wrong — it is the foundation of austerity.
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
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“Did Nathan Gill ever say anything you disagree with in return for his bribes from a Kremlin stooge?”
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
November 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
“Did Nathan Gill ever say anything you disagree with in return for his bribes from a Kremlin stooge?”
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
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Analysis of the language used in Trump’s Ukraine “peace plan” shows it was drafted in Russian and translated into English.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Analysis of the language used in Trump’s Ukraine “peace plan” shows it was drafted in Russian and translated into English.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
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I don’t know him say Farage.
Farage is a Russian asset.
Farage is a Russian asset.
November 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I don’t know him say Farage.
Farage is a Russian asset.
Farage is a Russian asset.
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BREAKING: Reform UK's former Welsh leader and close Nigel Farage associate, Nathan Gill, sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for repeatedly taking bribes to spread pro-Russian propaganda
November 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
BREAKING: Reform UK's former Welsh leader and close Nigel Farage associate, Nathan Gill, sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for repeatedly taking bribes to spread pro-Russian propaganda
From a Fifteen Minute City.
Christmas is being cancelled, brought to you by the same people who believe in chemtrails and that Nigel Farage is Jesus.
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
From a Fifteen Minute City.
I once stood this close to Lauren Bacall in the bar of Chichester Festival Theatre. I was chugging a large gin and tonic waiting to see Derek Jacobi, and I made two mistakes: firstly, NOT getting a ticket to see her in The Visit. Secondly, NOT having the courage to say hello!
Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall photographed on the backlot at Warner Bros. Studios on the set of the 🇺🇸American crime drama “KEY LARGO” (1948) dir. John Huston
🎬 Warner Bros.
🎞 #Noirvember
🎬 Warner Bros.
🎞 #Noirvember
November 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I once stood this close to Lauren Bacall in the bar of Chichester Festival Theatre. I was chugging a large gin and tonic waiting to see Derek Jacobi, and I made two mistakes: firstly, NOT getting a ticket to see her in The Visit. Secondly, NOT having the courage to say hello!
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Labour have sent out a toe curling press release about their horrendous changes to the immigration system.
Imagine a LABOUR government boasting that we will now have "by far the most controlled and selective" system in Europe.
NONE of the people who find that boast appealing will vote for them.
Imagine a LABOUR government boasting that we will now have "by far the most controlled and selective" system in Europe.
NONE of the people who find that boast appealing will vote for them.
November 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Labour have sent out a toe curling press release about their horrendous changes to the immigration system.
Imagine a LABOUR government boasting that we will now have "by far the most controlled and selective" system in Europe.
NONE of the people who find that boast appealing will vote for them.
Imagine a LABOUR government boasting that we will now have "by far the most controlled and selective" system in Europe.
NONE of the people who find that boast appealing will vote for them.
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Jacob Rees-Mogg like Rishi Sunak has registered all his assets in tax havens, because they don't 'belong' to him in the UK they aren't taxed here.
So his tax bill is negligible, he doesn't need to leave to dodge tax.
This con needs to be stopped.
So his tax bill is negligible, he doesn't need to leave to dodge tax.
This con needs to be stopped.
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Jacob Rees-Mogg like Rishi Sunak has registered all his assets in tax havens, because they don't 'belong' to him in the UK they aren't taxed here.
So his tax bill is negligible, he doesn't need to leave to dodge tax.
This con needs to be stopped.
So his tax bill is negligible, he doesn't need to leave to dodge tax.
This con needs to be stopped.
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Eat out to Help Out was killing people, but they “kept it out of the news”.
November 20, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Eat out to Help Out was killing people, but they “kept it out of the news”.
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UK politicians are screwing over migrant nurses with this immigration crap, risking 50,000 quitting and NHS collapse. Covid heroes treated like disposable trash, threatening patient lives. #NHS
November 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
UK politicians are screwing over migrant nurses with this immigration crap, risking 50,000 quitting and NHS collapse. Covid heroes treated like disposable trash, threatening patient lives. #NHS
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Chef's kiss for the Labour clowns if they end up destroying the NHS as well as their own party with their ruinous jackbooted approach to immigration. That's a very special level of failure.
Starmer is rapidly nearing the top of the list of worst prime ministers.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Starmer is rapidly nearing the top of the list of worst prime ministers.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
November 20, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Chef's kiss for the Labour clowns if they end up destroying the NHS as well as their own party with their ruinous jackbooted approach to immigration. That's a very special level of failure.
Starmer is rapidly nearing the top of the list of worst prime ministers.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Starmer is rapidly nearing the top of the list of worst prime ministers.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Let me get this right: the Home Secretary wants asylum seekers to return to their OWN COUNTRY???? She’s not really thought this one through, has she? She’s basically saying: ‘here’s 3grand, off you pop to certain death.’
November 20, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Let me get this right: the Home Secretary wants asylum seekers to return to their OWN COUNTRY???? She’s not really thought this one through, has she? She’s basically saying: ‘here’s 3grand, off you pop to certain death.’
Oh, they will be. Just not by her.
#GVerse #KingResist #Unite #FBaRmy
Pam Bondi says that the FULL and UNREDACTED Epstein Files will NOT be released.
Pam Bondi says that the FULL and UNREDACTED Epstein Files will NOT be released.
November 19, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Oh, they will be. Just not by her.
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What a shocking waste of opportunity this government has proved to be.
It has squandered its time and attention on ridiculous fiscal rules, persecuting refugees and trashing ecosystems in the name of growth, while failing to deliver what we so desperately want.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It has squandered its time and attention on ridiculous fiscal rules, persecuting refugees and trashing ecosystems in the name of growth, while failing to deliver what we so desperately want.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS failing to cut waiting times as promised in recovery plan, report warns
Public accounts committee finds Labour’s progress ‘appears to have stalled’ despite billions of pounds in investment
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:26 AM
What a shocking waste of opportunity this government has proved to be.
It has squandered its time and attention on ridiculous fiscal rules, persecuting refugees and trashing ecosystems in the name of growth, while failing to deliver what we so desperately want.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It has squandered its time and attention on ridiculous fiscal rules, persecuting refugees and trashing ecosystems in the name of growth, while failing to deliver what we so desperately want.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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I had a great conversation with the wonderful @zackpolanski.bsky.social on his podcast. Do please listen in. I don't think you'll have heard anything quite like it. And there's a LOT more here than the title suggests. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
How Labour Negate Progressive Ideas Through ‘Divide and Rule’ | George Monbiot | Zack Polanski
Podcast Episode · Bold Politics with Zack Polanski · 19/11/2025 · 40m
podcasts.apple.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:14 AM
I had a great conversation with the wonderful @zackpolanski.bsky.social on his podcast. Do please listen in. I don't think you'll have heard anything quite like it. And there's a LOT more here than the title suggests. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
Thanks BBC for telling us that meter tampering is illegal, during the period of our lives when we are faced with vastly inflated bills and massive corporate profit. Next can you please do a piece on Revenue Protection on the railways and how it would be wrong to use the same ticket multiple times?
November 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Thanks BBC for telling us that meter tampering is illegal, during the period of our lives when we are faced with vastly inflated bills and massive corporate profit. Next can you please do a piece on Revenue Protection on the railways and how it would be wrong to use the same ticket multiple times?