Stephanie Howell
@stephiehowell.bsky.social
London via Bangor, NI.
Politics, music and the occasional cat.
Politics, music and the occasional cat.
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Beware the slides of March
March 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Beware the slides of March
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What an incredibly unsettling slogan.
March 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
What an incredibly unsettling slogan.
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Boss Thinks Female Employee Might Be Ready To Handle Job She’s Been Doing For Past 2 Years
theonion.com/boss-th...
theonion.com/boss-th...
February 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Boss Thinks Female Employee Might Be Ready To Handle Job She’s Been Doing For Past 2 Years
theonion.com/boss-th...
theonion.com/boss-th...
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ANTHONY H. WILSON
Remembering Mr Manchester on his birthday. Born this day 1950.
Record label owner, radio and television presenter, nightclub owner and journalist.
You either make money, or you make history [AHW]
#TonyWilson #OnThisDay #FactoryRecords #Manchester
#JoyDivision
Remembering Mr Manchester on his birthday. Born this day 1950.
Record label owner, radio and television presenter, nightclub owner and journalist.
You either make money, or you make history [AHW]
#TonyWilson #OnThisDay #FactoryRecords #Manchester
#JoyDivision
February 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
ANTHONY H. WILSON
Remembering Mr Manchester on his birthday. Born this day 1950.
Record label owner, radio and television presenter, nightclub owner and journalist.
You either make money, or you make history [AHW]
#TonyWilson #OnThisDay #FactoryRecords #Manchester
#JoyDivision
Remembering Mr Manchester on his birthday. Born this day 1950.
Record label owner, radio and television presenter, nightclub owner and journalist.
You either make money, or you make history [AHW]
#TonyWilson #OnThisDay #FactoryRecords #Manchester
#JoyDivision
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Depressing from @productivity.bsky.social on what went wrong with HS2. Three issues identified:
1. Appraisal helps decide between similar projects - so problematic when applied to unique ones
2. Overly ambitious deadlines
3. Project governance needs updating
www.productivity.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
1. Appraisal helps decide between similar projects - so problematic when applied to unique ones
2. Overly ambitious deadlines
3. Project governance needs updating
www.productivity.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
www.productivity.ac.uk
February 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Depressing from @productivity.bsky.social on what went wrong with HS2. Three issues identified:
1. Appraisal helps decide between similar projects - so problematic when applied to unique ones
2. Overly ambitious deadlines
3. Project governance needs updating
www.productivity.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
1. Appraisal helps decide between similar projects - so problematic when applied to unique ones
2. Overly ambitious deadlines
3. Project governance needs updating
www.productivity.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
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JOY DIVISION • Atmosphere
youtu.be/1EdUjlawLJM?si…
Don't walk away in silence
Don't walk away
There really is something truly magical about this record. Simply perfect#JoyDivisionon
youtu.be/1EdUjlawLJM?si…
Don't walk away in silence
Don't walk away
There really is something truly magical about this record. Simply perfect#JoyDivisionon
Joy Division - Atmosphere [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
YouTube video by Joy Division
https://youtu.be/1EdUjlawLJM?si…
February 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
JOY DIVISION • Atmosphere
youtu.be/1EdUjlawLJM?si…
Don't walk away in silence
Don't walk away
There really is something truly magical about this record. Simply perfect#JoyDivisionon
youtu.be/1EdUjlawLJM?si…
Don't walk away in silence
Don't walk away
There really is something truly magical about this record. Simply perfect#JoyDivisionon
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NEW ORDER // Technique
Released 30.01.1989
The band’s fifth album and what an absolute classic it is. Includes the singles Fine Time, Round and Round plus Run 2.
What are your standout tracks? #NewOrder #Technique #OnThisDay #OTD #onthisday80s
Released 30.01.1989
The band’s fifth album and what an absolute classic it is. Includes the singles Fine Time, Round and Round plus Run 2.
What are your standout tracks? #NewOrder #Technique #OnThisDay #OTD #onthisday80s
January 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
NEW ORDER // Technique
Released 30.01.1989
The band’s fifth album and what an absolute classic it is. Includes the singles Fine Time, Round and Round plus Run 2.
What are your standout tracks? #NewOrder #Technique #OnThisDay #OTD #onthisday80s
Released 30.01.1989
The band’s fifth album and what an absolute classic it is. Includes the singles Fine Time, Round and Round plus Run 2.
What are your standout tracks? #NewOrder #Technique #OnThisDay #OTD #onthisday80s
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“Witchcraft in 1970s Notting Hill”, you say?! “The Spindle provide psychedelic sound while occult rituals are explored”, you say? Don’t mind if I do! Talking Pictures, 12.20am
February 7, 2025 at 10:29 PM
“Witchcraft in 1970s Notting Hill”, you say?! “The Spindle provide psychedelic sound while occult rituals are explored”, you say? Don’t mind if I do! Talking Pictures, 12.20am
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ICYMI - yesterday the government announced the intention that 6 new areas will elect mayors in May 2026 with powers over transport, housing and more:
Cumbria
Cheshire & Warrington
Norfolk & Suffolk
Greater Essex
Sussex & Brighton
Hampshire & Solent
🥳
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Cumbria
Cheshire & Warrington
Norfolk & Suffolk
Greater Essex
Sussex & Brighton
Hampshire & Solent
🥳
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Devolution revolution: six areas to elect Mayors for first time
Deputy Prime Minister brings six areas onto the Devolution Priority Programme with Mayors to be elected by May 2026 plus four new devolved institutions created.
www.gov.uk
February 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
ICYMI - yesterday the government announced the intention that 6 new areas will elect mayors in May 2026 with powers over transport, housing and more:
Cumbria
Cheshire & Warrington
Norfolk & Suffolk
Greater Essex
Sussex & Brighton
Hampshire & Solent
🥳
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Cumbria
Cheshire & Warrington
Norfolk & Suffolk
Greater Essex
Sussex & Brighton
Hampshire & Solent
🥳
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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The Integrated Settlements for Greater Manchester and West Midlands were finalised last week - which provides some indication of the funding streams in scope for Liverpool City Region, the North East, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire in 2026-27:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Integrated Settlements for 2025 to 2026
Details of Integrated Settlements for 2025 to 2026
www.gov.uk
February 6, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The Integrated Settlements for Greater Manchester and West Midlands were finalised last week - which provides some indication of the funding streams in scope for Liverpool City Region, the North East, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire in 2026-27:
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Our live music industry plays a key role in our economy, but we know grassroots venues face challenges. I’m committed to working in partnership to support these vital venues.
The first UK-wide Music Fan survey is a chance for those who love live music to have their voices heard.
The first UK-wide Music Fan survey is a chance for those who love live music to have their voices heard.
You're invited to take part in fan survey to help decide the future of UK live music
Make your voice heard
www.nme.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Our live music industry plays a key role in our economy, but we know grassroots venues face challenges. I’m committed to working in partnership to support these vital venues.
The first UK-wide Music Fan survey is a chance for those who love live music to have their voices heard.
The first UK-wide Music Fan survey is a chance for those who love live music to have their voices heard.
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WHAT DOES THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS ASK FOR WHEN HE'S IN A FRENCH RESTAURANT?
hors d'oeuvres, hors d'oeuvres!
hors d'oeuvres, hors d'oeuvres!
January 31, 2025 at 12:16 PM
WHAT DOES THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS ASK FOR WHEN HE'S IN A FRENCH RESTAURANT?
hors d'oeuvres, hors d'oeuvres!
hors d'oeuvres, hors d'oeuvres!
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oh what the hell? the Prince Charles is at risk because of potential dickhead developers? truly they can fuck all the way off you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Save The Prince Charles Cinema
The iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End future is under serious threat!
We are beyond disappointed that our landlords Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion Capital...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 28, 2025 at 10:16 AM
oh what the hell? the Prince Charles is at risk because of potential dickhead developers? truly they can fuck all the way off you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Great to be in Nottingham this week with Mayor Claire Ward and business leaders from across the East Midlands.
Business will create the wealth and jobs that power our growth mission for the country.
Thanks to Arup and East Midlands Labour for hosting the evening.
Business will create the wealth and jobs that power our growth mission for the country.
Thanks to Arup and East Midlands Labour for hosting the evening.
January 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Great to be in Nottingham this week with Mayor Claire Ward and business leaders from across the East Midlands.
Business will create the wealth and jobs that power our growth mission for the country.
Thanks to Arup and East Midlands Labour for hosting the evening.
Business will create the wealth and jobs that power our growth mission for the country.
Thanks to Arup and East Midlands Labour for hosting the evening.
Nice placement by the till in Waitrose…
January 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Nice placement by the till in Waitrose…
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🤓 One of the wonkiest and most technical changes possible.
💪 Also: one of the most impactful and transformative changes possible.
This is could open up a world of opportunity for the North. Green Book has seen countless worthy infrastructure projects canned because of its outdated methodology.
💪 Also: one of the most impactful and transformative changes possible.
This is could open up a world of opportunity for the North. Green Book has seen countless worthy infrastructure projects canned because of its outdated methodology.
January 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🤓 One of the wonkiest and most technical changes possible.
💪 Also: one of the most impactful and transformative changes possible.
This is could open up a world of opportunity for the North. Green Book has seen countless worthy infrastructure projects canned because of its outdated methodology.
💪 Also: one of the most impactful and transformative changes possible.
This is could open up a world of opportunity for the North. Green Book has seen countless worthy infrastructure projects canned because of its outdated methodology.
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Fact 50 New Order Standard Cassette album factory records 1980 #fact50 #NewOrder #Movement #FacColManc #cassette
January 20, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Fact 50 New Order Standard Cassette album factory records 1980 #fact50 #NewOrder #Movement #FacColManc #cassette
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One in six UK workers skipping meals to make ends meet, says @the-tuc.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
One in six UK workers skipping meals to make ends meet, says TUC
Trade unions body finds 17% have skipped meal in past three months, and as many as 10% do so most days
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
One in six UK workers skipping meals to make ends meet, says @the-tuc.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Word of the Day is ‘uhtcearu’ [ucht-kay-aru, with the 'ch' as in the Scottish ‘loch']:
Old English for ‘the sorrow before dawn', when you lie awake in the darkness and worries crowd your mind.
Old English for ‘the sorrow before dawn', when you lie awake in the darkness and worries crowd your mind.
January 10, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Word of the Day is ‘uhtcearu’ [ucht-kay-aru, with the 'ch' as in the Scottish ‘loch']:
Old English for ‘the sorrow before dawn', when you lie awake in the darkness and worries crowd your mind.
Old English for ‘the sorrow before dawn', when you lie awake in the darkness and worries crowd your mind.
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Speaking on Sky's Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, the Greater Manchester Mayor hailed the rollout of the Bee Network in the region – which comes after what he described as "40 years of very damaging deregulation."
labourlist.org/2025/01/news...
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Andy Burnham backs public control of key services, blasting ‘damaging deregulation’ – LabourList
Andy Burnham has called for key services to be brought back into public control, blasting the "pretty disastrous policy" of the 1980s and 1990s privatisation-era.…
labourlist.org
January 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Speaking on Sky's Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, the Greater Manchester Mayor hailed the rollout of the Bee Network in the region – which comes after what he described as "40 years of very damaging deregulation."
labourlist.org/2025/01/news...
labourlist.org/2025/01/news...
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Sadiq Khan, Stephen Fry and Emily Thornberry make new year honours list
Sadiq Khan, Stephen Fry and Emily Thornberry make new year honours list
Mayor of London ‘truly humbled’ to be made a knight as authors, actors and sporting stars receive honours
* Arise, Sir Gareth: Southgate given knighthood
Sadiq Khan and Stephen Fry received knighthoods along with the former England manager Gareth…
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Sadiq Khan, Stephen Fry and Emily Thornberry make new year honours list
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Will government accounts join Bluesky?
Might MPs spend more time on TikTok?
Will more campaigning happen on YouTube?
Could we see party leaders lean into podcasts?
@zoecrowther.bsky.social explores how the world of Westminster social media could evolve in 2025
Might MPs spend more time on TikTok?
Will more campaigning happen on YouTube?
Could we see party leaders lean into podcasts?
@zoecrowther.bsky.social explores how the world of Westminster social media could evolve in 2025
What Will The Westminster Social Media Landscape Look Like In 2025?
The interaction between Westminster politics and social media was a major talking point this year, with the dominance of X, formerly known as Twitt...
www.politicshome.com
December 28, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Will government accounts join Bluesky?
Might MPs spend more time on TikTok?
Will more campaigning happen on YouTube?
Could we see party leaders lean into podcasts?
@zoecrowther.bsky.social explores how the world of Westminster social media could evolve in 2025
Might MPs spend more time on TikTok?
Will more campaigning happen on YouTube?
Could we see party leaders lean into podcasts?
@zoecrowther.bsky.social explores how the world of Westminster social media could evolve in 2025
Merry Christmas from the Ballyholme post box.
December 24, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Merry Christmas from the Ballyholme post box.
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🪨 In a new report, Labour Together Policy Fellow Felix Cazalet makes eight recommendations for how the Labour government should approach the new critical minerals strategy, due in Spring 2025.
www.labourtogether.uk/all-reports/...
www.labourtogether.uk/all-reports/...
December 24, 2024 at 4:28 PM
🪨 In a new report, Labour Together Policy Fellow Felix Cazalet makes eight recommendations for how the Labour government should approach the new critical minerals strategy, due in Spring 2025.
www.labourtogether.uk/all-reports/...
www.labourtogether.uk/all-reports/...