Tom Carter
@tommywcarter.bsky.social
Interested in all things politics, finance, sport and news, particularly if it’s delivered with a bit of humour.
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Foreign billionaires don’t get to incite violence against Britain.
We cannot stay silent. 1/5
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
We cannot stay silent. 1/5
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Elon Musk calls for change of UK government at Tommy Robinson rally
Elon Musk spoke with Tommy Robinson via a video link to the thousands of people at Saturday’s ‘unite the kingdom’ rally
www.independent.co.uk
September 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Foreign billionaires don’t get to incite violence against Britain.
We cannot stay silent. 1/5
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
We cannot stay silent. 1/5
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
You know that thing we said 6 minutes ago? Forget that.
March 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
You know that thing we said 6 minutes ago? Forget that.
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Been thinking about this speech a lot lately.
One for all those happy to burn the rule of law because it's their side doing it this time.
youtu.be/PDBiLT3LASk?...
One for all those happy to burn the rule of law because it's their side doing it this time.
youtu.be/PDBiLT3LASk?...
A Man for All Seasons - The Devil Speech
YouTube video by dniete97
youtu.be
February 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Been thinking about this speech a lot lately.
One for all those happy to burn the rule of law because it's their side doing it this time.
youtu.be/PDBiLT3LASk?...
One for all those happy to burn the rule of law because it's their side doing it this time.
youtu.be/PDBiLT3LASk?...
EVERTONNNNNNNNN!!!!
February 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
EVERTONNNNNNNNN!!!!
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New post just out:
"Technology vs Democracy"
On the origins of Muskworld's ideology, which it's so much more dangerous than merely stupidity or corruption, and what might stop it.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
"Technology vs Democracy"
On the origins of Muskworld's ideology, which it's so much more dangerous than merely stupidity or corruption, and what might stop it.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
Technology vs Democracy
The origins and ideology of Muskworld
open.substack.com
February 12, 2025 at 8:21 AM
New post just out:
"Technology vs Democracy"
On the origins of Muskworld's ideology, which it's so much more dangerous than merely stupidity or corruption, and what might stop it.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
"Technology vs Democracy"
On the origins of Muskworld's ideology, which it's so much more dangerous than merely stupidity or corruption, and what might stop it.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
Well, which one is it?
January 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Well, which one is it?
The world’s richest man, who bankrolled Trump’s campaign, has celebrated with a Sieg Heil salute. Trump’s presidency is only a few hours old. Interested to see how this will be framed in our post-truth world.
January 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The world’s richest man, who bankrolled Trump’s campaign, has celebrated with a Sieg Heil salute. Trump’s presidency is only a few hours old. Interested to see how this will be framed in our post-truth world.
Add in flatlining growth and…bloody hell
Ok we all know demographic change is coming but it looks pretty stark on the graph.
The global number of people aged 65 years+ is set to double in the next 30 years.
(At the same time, the working-age population will only grow 20%)
ourworldindata.org/data-insight... @ourworldindata.bsky.social
The global number of people aged 65 years+ is set to double in the next 30 years.
(At the same time, the working-age population will only grow 20%)
ourworldindata.org/data-insight... @ourworldindata.bsky.social
November 15, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Add in flatlining growth and…bloody hell
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Boss: know why I called you in here?
Me: because I accidentally sent you a dick pic
Boss *stops pouring 2 glasses of wine* accidentally?
Me: because I accidentally sent you a dick pic
Boss *stops pouring 2 glasses of wine* accidentally?
November 12, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Boss: know why I called you in here?
Me: because I accidentally sent you a dick pic
Boss *stops pouring 2 glasses of wine* accidentally?
Me: because I accidentally sent you a dick pic
Boss *stops pouring 2 glasses of wine* accidentally?
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I had my leg X-rayed today.
The doctor said: 'Your patella measures 2.54cm'.
I said: 'Inch-high knees?'
He said: '您的髌骨是2.54厘米高.'
The doctor said: 'Your patella measures 2.54cm'.
I said: 'Inch-high knees?'
He said: '您的髌骨是2.54厘米高.'
November 13, 2024 at 7:05 PM
I had my leg X-rayed today.
The doctor said: 'Your patella measures 2.54cm'.
I said: 'Inch-high knees?'
He said: '您的髌骨是2.54厘米高.'
The doctor said: 'Your patella measures 2.54cm'.
I said: 'Inch-high knees?'
He said: '您的髌骨是2.54厘米高.'
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dog: *unwrapping present* I swear to god jason if this is another fucking bone I will—HOLY SHIT A BONE IT’S A BONE I LOVE THIS I LOVE YOU
December 25, 2023 at 6:38 PM
dog: *unwrapping present* I swear to god jason if this is another fucking bone I will—HOLY SHIT A BONE IT’S A BONE I LOVE THIS I LOVE YOU
Beautiful big sky on the North Norfolk coast today.
August 21, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Beautiful big sky on the North Norfolk coast today.
According to Nadine “The Movement” worked against Cameron 🤷🏻♂️
November 13, 2023 at 10:20 AM
According to Nadine “The Movement” worked against Cameron 🤷🏻♂️
Give it Ken Clarke ‘til end’t season.
November 13, 2023 at 10:08 AM
Give it Ken Clarke ‘til end’t season.
Does that mean anyone can hold an office of state position?
November 13, 2023 at 9:28 AM
Does that mean anyone can hold an office of state position?
Beautiful evening down by the river this evening with projections on the mill.
November 5, 2023 at 8:45 PM
Beautiful evening down by the river this evening with projections on the mill.
Really great discussion & insight into the relationship between the media & politics.
New episode of the Power Test - looking at the changing media environment and how Labour manage it - with Tim Allan who did comms for Blair in opposition and govt and Sarah Sands who edited the Evening Standard and Today programme. pod.link/1685159956
The Power Test
Ayesha Hazarika and Sam Freedman present The Power Test, a weekly political podcast for those of us crying out for a new government and a new start, asking whether the Tories are really finished and w...
pod.link
November 3, 2023 at 11:53 AM
Really great discussion & insight into the relationship between the media & politics.
*Insert blinking eyes gif*
Sunak describes X's moderation now as "the wisdom of the crowds" 🤣
November 2, 2023 at 8:20 PM
*Insert blinking eyes gif*
Great piece as always.
New post just out
The final post in my series on the public finances - this one brings everything together into a realistic assessment of the choices Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves will have.
"The Narrow Path"
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
The final post in my series on the public finances - this one brings everything together into a realistic assessment of the choices Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves will have.
"The Narrow Path"
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
The Narrow Path
Choice for the next Chancellor
open.substack.com
November 1, 2023 at 11:54 AM
Great piece as always.
Is it possible to follow sporting events in real time on here?
October 28, 2023 at 7:55 PM
Is it possible to follow sporting events in real time on here?
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Hello, BlueSky 👋
Let’s try a thread.
We need to talk about UK graduate wages, and the idea that Britain sends too many people to university.
American readers should stick around for the UK/US comparisons 👀
First up: the UK graduate wage premium has fallen substantially over the last 25 years
Let’s try a thread.
We need to talk about UK graduate wages, and the idea that Britain sends too many people to university.
American readers should stick around for the UK/US comparisons 👀
First up: the UK graduate wage premium has fallen substantially over the last 25 years
October 28, 2023 at 12:36 PM
Hello, BlueSky 👋
Let’s try a thread.
We need to talk about UK graduate wages, and the idea that Britain sends too many people to university.
American readers should stick around for the UK/US comparisons 👀
First up: the UK graduate wage premium has fallen substantially over the last 25 years
Let’s try a thread.
We need to talk about UK graduate wages, and the idea that Britain sends too many people to university.
American readers should stick around for the UK/US comparisons 👀
First up: the UK graduate wage premium has fallen substantially over the last 25 years