Steve Jackson
@stja.bsky.social
Solo parent of young daughter trying to make sense of UK after 15 years living and working in Hanoi. For the many (and #NUFC)
Works Newcastle, lives Hexham.
"...we leave here as fucking legends." - Bruno Guimarães, 2025.
Geordies are black and white.
Works Newcastle, lives Hexham.
"...we leave here as fucking legends." - Bruno Guimarães, 2025.
Geordies are black and white.
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Steve Jackson
@stja.bsky.social
· Jan 9
a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a fence that says " a closer look " on it
Alt: a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a fence that says " a closer look " on it
media.tenor.com
Glad I was able to add this GIF to BlueSky. It shouldn't ever be forgotten.
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Oh cool, indentured servitude. Legally recognised throughout the democratic world as a form of unfree labour aka slavery. Also literally how the people traffickers that this legislation is supposedly meant to stop imprison their victims.
Watching the Mahmood announcement and debate. Tory backbencher (Karen Bradley) suggests putting refugees into debt and making them repay during the rest of their lives. Mahmood says she’ll think about it.
November 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Oh cool, indentured servitude. Legally recognised throughout the democratic world as a form of unfree labour aka slavery. Also literally how the people traffickers that this legislation is supposedly meant to stop imprison their victims.
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Green MP Carla Denyer accuses Shabana Mahmood of trying to "out Reform Reform" and says "toxic racist narratives and the scapegoating of migrants" are to blame for "tearing our country apart" not migrants.
Mahmood: "I couldn't care less what any other political party has to say about these matters"
Mahmood: "I couldn't care less what any other political party has to say about these matters"
November 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Green MP Carla Denyer accuses Shabana Mahmood of trying to "out Reform Reform" and says "toxic racist narratives and the scapegoating of migrants" are to blame for "tearing our country apart" not migrants.
Mahmood: "I couldn't care less what any other political party has to say about these matters"
Mahmood: "I couldn't care less what any other political party has to say about these matters"
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“We welcome migrants, we don’t scapegoat them".
How Keir Starmer promised Labour MPs and members he would lead his party on immigration
How Keir Starmer promised Labour MPs and members he would lead his party on immigration
November 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
“We welcome migrants, we don’t scapegoat them".
How Keir Starmer promised Labour MPs and members he would lead his party on immigration
How Keir Starmer promised Labour MPs and members he would lead his party on immigration
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Removing asylum support. Seizing belongings. Deporting entire families, including children.
Labour are not just paving the path to a Reform government. Reform may as well already be in power.
This government has no moral compass — and it should be ashamed of its inhumanity.
Labour are not just paving the path to a Reform government. Reform may as well already be in power.
This government has no moral compass — and it should be ashamed of its inhumanity.
November 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Removing asylum support. Seizing belongings. Deporting entire families, including children.
Labour are not just paving the path to a Reform government. Reform may as well already be in power.
This government has no moral compass — and it should be ashamed of its inhumanity.
Labour are not just paving the path to a Reform government. Reform may as well already be in power.
This government has no moral compass — and it should be ashamed of its inhumanity.
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Wes Streeting says striking NHS staff are “holding patients to ransom”.
Wrong! He’s the one holding patients and the NHS to ransom, by refusing to give doctors the pay and jobs they deserve.
To all our dedicated healthcare workers: thank you for all you do. Solidarity!
Wrong! He’s the one holding patients and the NHS to ransom, by refusing to give doctors the pay and jobs they deserve.
To all our dedicated healthcare workers: thank you for all you do. Solidarity!
November 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Wes Streeting says striking NHS staff are “holding patients to ransom”.
Wrong! He’s the one holding patients and the NHS to ransom, by refusing to give doctors the pay and jobs they deserve.
To all our dedicated healthcare workers: thank you for all you do. Solidarity!
Wrong! He’s the one holding patients and the NHS to ransom, by refusing to give doctors the pay and jobs they deserve.
To all our dedicated healthcare workers: thank you for all you do. Solidarity!
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Labour won't redistribute wealth from billionaires.
But they will seize belongings from those fleeing war and persecution.
Absolutely disgusting. Asylum seekers are human beings — and they deserve to live in dignity just like anybody else.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
But they will seize belongings from those fleeing war and persecution.
Absolutely disgusting. Asylum seekers are human beings — and they deserve to live in dignity just like anybody else.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Asylum seekers’ jewellery could be seized to pay for processing costs, says Home Office minister
Idea borrowed from Denmark is latest attempt to reduce number of people seeking asylum in UK
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Labour won't redistribute wealth from billionaires.
But they will seize belongings from those fleeing war and persecution.
Absolutely disgusting. Asylum seekers are human beings — and they deserve to live in dignity just like anybody else.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
But they will seize belongings from those fleeing war and persecution.
Absolutely disgusting. Asylum seekers are human beings — and they deserve to live in dignity just like anybody else.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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This is a new low from a govt plumbing the depths of performative cruelty in hopes that the public won’t notice they have no answers to the real issues facing this country
A sensible, humane govt would focus on safe routes to prevent people making dangerous small boat crossings
A sensible, humane govt would focus on safe routes to prevent people making dangerous small boat crossings
November 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM
This is a new low from a govt plumbing the depths of performative cruelty in hopes that the public won’t notice they have no answers to the real issues facing this country
A sensible, humane govt would focus on safe routes to prevent people making dangerous small boat crossings
A sensible, humane govt would focus on safe routes to prevent people making dangerous small boat crossings
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She spent 10 months living in a hotel room with her mother and grandmother.
Why does anybody think that's some sort of luxury?
Why does anybody think that's some sort of luxury?
November 17, 2025 at 8:58 AM
She spent 10 months living in a hotel room with her mother and grandmother.
Why does anybody think that's some sort of luxury?
Why does anybody think that's some sort of luxury?
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Great timing for this story given other headlines.
"The teenager spent 10 months living in a hotel room with her mother and grandmother when she first came to Wales in 2022... Kateryna's project will be studied further by third year undergraduates at least four years older than her..."
"The teenager spent 10 months living in a hotel room with her mother and grandmother when she first came to Wales in 2022... Kateryna's project will be studied further by third year undergraduates at least four years older than her..."
Swansea: Teenager who fled Ukraine war now studying space technology
Kateryna has been described as an
www.bbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Great timing for this story given other headlines.
"The teenager spent 10 months living in a hotel room with her mother and grandmother when she first came to Wales in 2022... Kateryna's project will be studied further by third year undergraduates at least four years older than her..."
"The teenager spent 10 months living in a hotel room with her mother and grandmother when she first came to Wales in 2022... Kateryna's project will be studied further by third year undergraduates at least four years older than her..."
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Fascinating that the cause of collapse of both major parties has not just been basically identical (cost of living and service failings creating unpopularity, chasing radical right tail on immigration fuelling in-bloc schism), but that doubling down has persisted long after failure became clear.
November 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Fascinating that the cause of collapse of both major parties has not just been basically identical (cost of living and service failings creating unpopularity, chasing radical right tail on immigration fuelling in-bloc schism), but that doubling down has persisted long after failure became clear.
November 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Prior to yesterday’s match, the club and the players joined with Newcastle United Foundation & Jesmond Park Academy to reaffirm the message that racism has no place in schools, on the pitch and in our community.
#ShowRacismTheRedCard
#ShowRacismTheRedCard
November 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Prior to yesterday’s match, the club and the players joined with Newcastle United Foundation & Jesmond Park Academy to reaffirm the message that racism has no place in schools, on the pitch and in our community.
#ShowRacismTheRedCard
#ShowRacismTheRedCard
Magic. Also, how many yellow cards did this cause? 🤣
Troy Parrott. Echos of Robbie Keane's goal against Germany in 2002. What a moment. #COYBIG 🇮🇪
November 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Magic. Also, how many yellow cards did this cause? 🤣
Reach PLC has started its regular snow forecasts. Impossible to know if that's because snow is coming or because it just gets engagement.
Some regions may begin to see snowfall from as early as Thursday afternoon
North East set to be blanketed by '500-mile-long' snow front next week
North East set to be blanketed by '500-mile-long' snow front next week
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Reach PLC has started its regular snow forecasts. Impossible to know if that's because snow is coming or because it just gets engagement.
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The only Legitimate Concerns about asylum seekers are concerns for their well being and safety. For a rich country like ours to incessantly whine about these people as if we are their victims is perhaps the single most pathetic spectacle in British politics over the past quarter century.
November 16, 2025 at 7:19 AM
The only Legitimate Concerns about asylum seekers are concerns for their well being and safety. For a rich country like ours to incessantly whine about these people as if we are their victims is perhaps the single most pathetic spectacle in British politics over the past quarter century.
November 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Realising I'm slowly collecting Smiths/Morrissey covers because I miss the songs but don't want to hear that utter cock singing them any more.
open.spotify.com/track/1pin9O...
open.spotify.com/track/1pin9O...
First Of The Gang To Die (feat. Cat Power)
open.spotify.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Realising I'm slowly collecting Smiths/Morrissey covers because I miss the songs but don't want to hear that utter cock singing them any more.
open.spotify.com/track/1pin9O...
open.spotify.com/track/1pin9O...
Incredible political test coming up.
The gutless and the fascist will take Trump's side against Britain. They cannot ever be allowed to run this country.
The gutless and the fascist will take Trump's side against Britain. They cannot ever be allowed to run this country.
On Trump’s interview with GB News, where he confirmed he still intends to sue the BBC and will be speaking to the PM shortly, Lib Dem leader Ed Davey:
“This is Keir Starmer’s moment to stand up for Britain, for every TV licence fee payer... & for a free press that can hold the powerful to account."
“This is Keir Starmer’s moment to stand up for Britain, for every TV licence fee payer... & for a free press that can hold the powerful to account."
November 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Incredible political test coming up.
The gutless and the fascist will take Trump's side against Britain. They cannot ever be allowed to run this country.
The gutless and the fascist will take Trump's side against Britain. They cannot ever be allowed to run this country.
The Sara Cox thing. Well done etc but is Radio 2 still that popular or has it taken on a life beyond that?
Always surprised when I find people are still listening to scheduled TV or radio.
Always surprised when I find people are still listening to scheduled TV or radio.
November 15, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The Sara Cox thing. Well done etc but is Radio 2 still that popular or has it taken on a life beyond that?
Always surprised when I find people are still listening to scheduled TV or radio.
Always surprised when I find people are still listening to scheduled TV or radio.
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Buckle up - because this now amounts to a direct and deliberate attack on our country and its cultural sovereignty. Which side our politicians take - Trump's or the BBC's - over the coming days and weeks will speak volumes about their patriotism.
Trump says he will sue BBC for at least $1bn over Panorama edit
The US president confirmed he intends to sue the broadcaster for at least $1bn over the Panorama edit of a 2021 speech.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Buckle up - because this now amounts to a direct and deliberate attack on our country and its cultural sovereignty. Which side our politicians take - Trump's or the BBC's - over the coming days and weeks will speak volumes about their patriotism.
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This won’t stop people seeking protection in the UK. It will make it harder for refugees to rebuild their lives, feel secure and contribute to their communities. It will create a load more work for the Home Office, reviewing claims every three years.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 7:55 AM
This won’t stop people seeking protection in the UK. It will make it harder for refugees to rebuild their lives, feel secure and contribute to their communities. It will create a load more work for the Home Office, reviewing claims every three years.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I do not understand those still attempting to defend Labour. Every day the gap between them and Reform, on immigration, trans and non-binary rights, disabled individuals etc shrinks. Human rights have to apply to everyone or they end up applying to no-one. #r4today
news.sky.com/story/home-s...
news.sky.com/story/home-s...
November 14, 2025 at 7:26 AM
I do not understand those still attempting to defend Labour. Every day the gap between them and Reform, on immigration, trans and non-binary rights, disabled individuals etc shrinks. Human rights have to apply to everyone or they end up applying to no-one. #r4today
news.sky.com/story/home-s...
news.sky.com/story/home-s...
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The right hate Britain. They hate the multi-racial football team. The multi-racial vibrant cities. The multi-racial pop groups & TV ads. Talented Black Britons. Confident young people & their colour-blind, culturally diverse, sexually complex, funny, smart, liberal friendship groups. They hate you.
November 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The right hate Britain. They hate the multi-racial football team. The multi-racial vibrant cities. The multi-racial pop groups & TV ads. Talented Black Britons. Confident young people & their colour-blind, culturally diverse, sexually complex, funny, smart, liberal friendship groups. They hate you.
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X is a radicalisation machine that pushes people into angry extremism, peddles disinformation and conspiracy theories and is run by an egomaniacal lunatic who threatens civil war on our streets and wants to trash our democracy.
It does nothing but harm.
So, yes. Government should stop using it.
It does nothing but harm.
So, yes. Government should stop using it.
🔉What dangers does X pose to our democracy? And should the government stop using it?
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
November 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
X is a radicalisation machine that pushes people into angry extremism, peddles disinformation and conspiracy theories and is run by an egomaniacal lunatic who threatens civil war on our streets and wants to trash our democracy.
It does nothing but harm.
So, yes. Government should stop using it.
It does nothing but harm.
So, yes. Government should stop using it.