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Still thinks truth matters and, despite everything, reason will prevail - eventually. Let's hope we're not all living in caves again by then.
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On the left, the refurbished Lincoln bathroom. On the right, picture I took in Saddam Hussein's palace in Basra in 2005.
October 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
On the left, the refurbished Lincoln bathroom. On the right, picture I took in Saddam Hussein's palace in Basra in 2005.
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A letter from the age of truth. Bertrand Russell to Oswald Mosley. We need more of this in our public discourse. Call vile ideologies and the people who peddle them out for who and what they are.
October 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A letter from the age of truth. Bertrand Russell to Oswald Mosley. We need more of this in our public discourse. Call vile ideologies and the people who peddle them out for who and what they are.
Please let Chris Morris play him in the film version.
September 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Please let Chris Morris play him in the film version.
It has to asked why it is that politicians in the UK don't have the backbone to say this like it is too?
Raskin: "The dictators of the world have got nothing to fear from this hearing. Republicans called it to attack our democratic allies in Europe. The star witness is not a human rights leader like Navalny, but a far-right pro-Putin politician who leads the UK Reform Party."
September 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It has to asked why it is that politicians in the UK don't have the backbone to say this like it is too?
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I'd add that what "unlimited parliamentary supremacy" means in practice has changed over time.
The idea emerged in an era when there were two chambers with near-equal powers, party discipline was weak, the scope of legislation was less extensive & passing major legislation was genuinely hard. [...]
The idea emerged in an era when there were two chambers with near-equal powers, party discipline was weak, the scope of legislation was less extensive & passing major legislation was genuinely hard. [...]
August 29, 2025 at 8:38 AM
I'd add that what "unlimited parliamentary supremacy" means in practice has changed over time.
The idea emerged in an era when there were two chambers with near-equal powers, party discipline was weak, the scope of legislation was less extensive & passing major legislation was genuinely hard. [...]
The idea emerged in an era when there were two chambers with near-equal powers, party discipline was weak, the scope of legislation was less extensive & passing major legislation was genuinely hard. [...]
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Had a really fun show last night in Tufnell Park and looking forward to another one tonight. Very much still tickets available for all shows so if you fancy a laugh then come along... camdenfringe.com/events/matt-... @camdenfringe.bsky.social
Matt Green: Work in Progress - Camden Fringe
Online political comedy star Matt returns with new jokes about politics, the news and himself. Matt has moved house and the world is in chaos. But we can still laugh about it - right?Is selling a flat...
camdenfringe.com
August 6, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Had a really fun show last night in Tufnell Park and looking forward to another one tonight. Very much still tickets available for all shows so if you fancy a laugh then come along... camdenfringe.com/events/matt-... @camdenfringe.bsky.social
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The right-wing press is going mad over votes at 16 ("a naked attempt to twist democracy in Labour’s favour", an "election-rigging move"...)
Oddly, they said the same 100 years ago when the voting age for women fell from 30 to 21.
Let's revisit the Mail's campaign to"Stop the Flapper Vote Folly"...
Oddly, they said the same 100 years ago when the voting age for women fell from 30 to 21.
Let's revisit the Mail's campaign to"Stop the Flapper Vote Folly"...
July 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The right-wing press is going mad over votes at 16 ("a naked attempt to twist democracy in Labour’s favour", an "election-rigging move"...)
Oddly, they said the same 100 years ago when the voting age for women fell from 30 to 21.
Let's revisit the Mail's campaign to"Stop the Flapper Vote Folly"...
Oddly, they said the same 100 years ago when the voting age for women fell from 30 to 21.
Let's revisit the Mail's campaign to"Stop the Flapper Vote Folly"...
That will be Starmers principles going up in flame I assume... www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Police investigating fire at Keir Starmer’s house in London
Met police say damage was caused to entrance of property in Kentish Town, with firefighters called at 1.30am on Monday
www.theguardian.com
May 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
That will be Starmers principles going up in flame I assume... www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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‘Reform is launching a drive to raise funds from wealthy offshore donors in low tax jurisdictions including Monaco, UAE and Switzerland.’
Britain’s election laws are broken - and, so far, Labour’s mooted fixes are completely insufficient
www.ft.com/content/b133...
Britain’s election laws are broken - and, so far, Labour’s mooted fixes are completely insufficient
www.ft.com/content/b133...
Reform UK heads offshore to raise funds from world’s wealthy
Party treasurer Nick Candy says events will be held ‘in restaurants, people’s private homes and on yachts’
www.ft.com
April 26, 2025 at 8:28 AM
‘Reform is launching a drive to raise funds from wealthy offshore donors in low tax jurisdictions including Monaco, UAE and Switzerland.’
Britain’s election laws are broken - and, so far, Labour’s mooted fixes are completely insufficient
www.ft.com/content/b133...
Britain’s election laws are broken - and, so far, Labour’s mooted fixes are completely insufficient
www.ft.com/content/b133...
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Due to a series of events, it's December again. And for the fifth year, I'm going to do an advent calendar of carols. Sub-category: Ones I particularly like. Something old, something new, nothing cheeky, nothing blue. I'll link to them all in this thread and do a YouTube playlist as well.
December 1, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Due to a series of events, it's December again. And for the fifth year, I'm going to do an advent calendar of carols. Sub-category: Ones I particularly like. Something old, something new, nothing cheeky, nothing blue. I'll link to them all in this thread and do a YouTube playlist as well.
Just realised Radio 3 are not running a Christmas carol competition this year. I haven't universally liked the winners in the past, but it's a nice idea for commissioning of new works.
December 1, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Just realised Radio 3 are not running a Christmas carol competition this year. I haven't universally liked the winners in the past, but it's a nice idea for commissioning of new works.
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"ok Kemi, let's try again shall we, if Keir has 412 seats, and you have 121 seats, what are the chances he's going to call an election"
November 27, 2024 at 1:49 PM
"ok Kemi, let's try again shall we, if Keir has 412 seats, and you have 121 seats, what are the chances he's going to call an election"
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🤩 Presenting our first video to hit 1,000,000 views on Youtube:
🇬🇧 Honest Brexit Ad.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn7d...
🇬🇧 Honest Brexit Ad.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn7d...
Honest Brexit Ad - Larry and Paul
YouTube video by Larry & Paul
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2024 at 12:11 PM
🤩 Presenting our first video to hit 1,000,000 views on Youtube:
🇬🇧 Honest Brexit Ad.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn7d...
🇬🇧 Honest Brexit Ad.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn7d...
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3 DAYS LEFT 🚨
Time is running out to submit your response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review Call for Evidence. We can’t afford to miss this opportunity to put music back in our schools: consult.education.gov.uk/curriculum-a...
Time is running out to submit your response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review Call for Evidence. We can’t afford to miss this opportunity to put music back in our schools: consult.education.gov.uk/curriculum-a...
November 20, 2024 at 6:43 PM
3 DAYS LEFT 🚨
Time is running out to submit your response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review Call for Evidence. We can’t afford to miss this opportunity to put music back in our schools: consult.education.gov.uk/curriculum-a...
Time is running out to submit your response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review Call for Evidence. We can’t afford to miss this opportunity to put music back in our schools: consult.education.gov.uk/curriculum-a...
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November 19, 2024 at 11:30 AM
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Oh - and if it’s not too much trouble, if you don’t mind Rt this so people can find me here, I’d be very grateful. Thank you
November 16, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Oh - and if it’s not too much trouble, if you don’t mind Rt this so people can find me here, I’d be very grateful. Thank you
Important public service announcement below...
For those just joining, one handy feature of @bsky.app is the #StarterPack - a list of recommended follows. Here are a few on the theme of classical music: go.bsky.app/VBPHW7a
November 13, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Important public service announcement below...
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Hello everyone. I am now on this platform for social media. Do please repost this message so that more people can find me!
November 13, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Hello everyone. I am now on this platform for social media. Do please repost this message so that more people can find me!
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One of the most precious things about Remembrance is that it sets no political tests.
It asks only that we "remember", and that we do so in the silence of our own thoughts.
It doesn't dictate what we remember, how we remember or what lessons we draw.
That's between ourselves and our conscience.🧵
It asks only that we "remember", and that we do so in the silence of our own thoughts.
It doesn't dictate what we remember, how we remember or what lessons we draw.
That's between ourselves and our conscience.🧵
November 10, 2024 at 6:10 PM
One of the most precious things about Remembrance is that it sets no political tests.
It asks only that we "remember", and that we do so in the silence of our own thoughts.
It doesn't dictate what we remember, how we remember or what lessons we draw.
That's between ourselves and our conscience.🧵
It asks only that we "remember", and that we do so in the silence of our own thoughts.
It doesn't dictate what we remember, how we remember or what lessons we draw.
That's between ourselves and our conscience.🧵
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“A top soprano has warned Britain risks losing its entire classical music industry due to post-Brexit red tape blocking UK artists from touring in the EU.” 😡
Post-Brexit red tape puts classical music industry under threat, top soprano warns
Exclusive: The prime minister is facing calls to urgently cut the red tape blocking travelling singers and bands from touring the continent
www.independent.co.uk
November 2, 2024 at 5:56 PM
“A top soprano has warned Britain risks losing its entire classical music industry due to post-Brexit red tape blocking UK artists from touring in the EU.” 😡
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Btw Twitter has been a huge driver of reader for my Democracy for Sale newsletter.
Would *love* if Bluesky could become that instead. But need some help. Perhaps people should share the original post below so it travels as far as possible?
Would *love* if Bluesky could become that instead. But need some help. Perhaps people should share the original post below so it travels as far as possible?
🔴 NEW: Mandelson's PR firm running secretive Qatar freeport lobbying campaign
Global Counsel not registered as a lobbyist for Qatar Free Zones but lobbied ministers and arranged meetings
Democracy for Sale scoop "shows how broken the current system is"
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/peter-mand...
Global Counsel not registered as a lobbyist for Qatar Free Zones but lobbied ministers and arranged meetings
Democracy for Sale scoop "shows how broken the current system is"
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/peter-mand...
New: Peter Mandelson's Firm Secretly Lobbied for Qatar Freeports
Global Counsel’s Qatar campaign raises fresh concerns about the effectiveness of UK lobbying transparency and the influence of foreign entities
democracyforsale.substack.com
September 8, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Btw Twitter has been a huge driver of reader for my Democracy for Sale newsletter.
Would *love* if Bluesky could become that instead. But need some help. Perhaps people should share the original post below so it travels as far as possible?
Would *love* if Bluesky could become that instead. But need some help. Perhaps people should share the original post below so it travels as far as possible?
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Reassuring to know that in a changing world Dan Hannan still remains consistent in knowing nothing about the EU, trade, or negotiations, and the Telegraph is still happy to broadcast such ignorance. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08...
The UK has the whip hand in negotiations with the EU – it’s a shame our leaders don’t realise it
Keir Starmer and David Lammy headed to Berlin and Brussels as supplicants – they could have walked with heads held high
www.telegraph.co.uk
August 31, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Reassuring to know that in a changing world Dan Hannan still remains consistent in knowing nothing about the EU, trade, or negotiations, and the Telegraph is still happy to broadcast such ignorance. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08...
Definitely sensing an inflection point in the migration from the other place to here. Hopefully the bad won't come with the good!
August 25, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Definitely sensing an inflection point in the migration from the other place to here. Hopefully the bad won't come with the good!