Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 3hA bit apples and pears though? Technology, industry (as polluters) have changed that would - should - have benefitted us whatever the form of ownership. Have bills come down? How has the service to consumers improved? 000
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 4hTry as I might to dislike Mims Davies (look at her voting record), she has her merits. Gives off strong assistant head of HR at mid-ranking insurance company vibes; she might well call you into a meeting to tell you you’re being made redundant but she will at least get the biscuits in. 110
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 5hThey weren’t great - underfunding was a big factor. But how were they worse, and who for? 100
Reposted by Adam PowleyGavin Esler @gavinesler.bsky.social · 8hYou have about 16 million customers and you are their monopoly supplier of something everyone needs every day of their lives and you now need billions of pounds of public money otherwise you are “going bust?” Maybe … maybe someone needs to ask a few questions and get some answers … at last. 1921266
Reposted by Adam PowleyAlastair Meeks @alastairmeeks.bsky.social · 12hThis is the Bluesky tweet thread version of the Pensions Minister’s excellent talk this morning. Recommended reading. 022
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 12hOne fifth of our precious, life-essential water supplies are lost by privatised, profiteering companies due to leaks. You'll have to scroll a long way down this piece before you see even an oblique mention of this. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukSevere drought declared in parts of southern EnglandReservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal. 152
Reposted by Adam PowleyMichael Savage @michaelsavage.bsky.social · 16hGreat to see @jim.londoncentric.media's London Centric at 5.5k paid subs. Now has a three-person team & £300k-£400k annual revenue. Lots going on suddenly in local news & a lot of that down to the back to basics energy brought by likes of @londoncentric.media pressgazette.co.uk/newsletters/...pressgazette.co.ukLondon Centric hits 5,500 paid subscribers two years after Substack launchJim Waterson’s London Centric Substack has grown to 5,500 paid subscribers and 42,000 free susbcribers since launching two years ago. 1267
Reposted by Adam PowleyFelicity Hannah @felicityhannah.bsky.social · 14/10/2026I am extremely proud of today’s Money Box Live looking into the crisis at Capita. It was public service journalism that held a large company to account and is already inspiring parliamentary lettersbbc.co.ukMoney Box - Money Box Live: Capita, What Went Wrong? - BBC SoundsWhy are thousands of civil servants facing long delays to get their pensions? 511524
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 14/10/2026‘Coming up at half time, analysis from the guys in the studio completely misjudging that everyone who isn’t a Citeh is finding this really funny.’ 071
Reposted by Adam PowleyHelen O'Hara @helenlohara.bsky.social · 14/10/2026This is objectively, morally, politically insane. We desperately need politicians to be sensible and serious again. 23314
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 14/10/2026At this rate Citeh will be making an official complaint about an autocratic petro-state owned club gaining a systemic unfair advantage due to financial doping. 0123
Reposted by Adam PowleyForza Bahab @forzabahab.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Or put another way.... The cruelty is the point.... 012
Reposted by Adam PowleyTheFSA @thefsa.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Leeds United Supporters’ Trust have said they strongly oppose the introduction of surge pricing at Elland Road, following comments from the club’s chairman. thefsa.org.uk/news/leeds-u...thefsa.org.ukLeeds United fans "strongly oppose" surge pricing - Football Supporters' AssociationLeeds United Supporters’ Trust have said they strongly oppose the introduction of surge pricing at Elland Road, following comments from the club’s chairman. 077
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Radio 4's Moneybox report on the Capita pensions admin scandal is a very good if enraging listen. Yet another abject failure of useless corporations relying on the state and delivering a terrible service. Is this the best private business can do? Capitalism isn't working. 122
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 14/10/2026So this, JK Rowling getting the two-part 'what I want' privilege, and Gove exorcises the ghost of his former squeeze. Meanwhile Sally Rooney is dropped by her publisher. Quite the week for 'cancel culture', eh? Pfft. 094
Reposted by Adam PowleyJWexTheSpa @jwsidders.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Entrenched right-wing narrative control is the former Tory Chancellor of the Exchequer, who very deliberately inflicted massive, long-term damage on the UK's fiscal position solely to gain political advantage, still being given a platform as a serious commentator in the press and on TV. 2178
Reposted by Adam PowleyGylesNaMopaleen @gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 13/10/2026This is quite extraordinary. I don't think I have heard a more coherent, articulate and accurate deconstruction & demolition of Nigel Farage's ReformUK, Tory & Restore policy than this. In under 85 seconds! @rafaelbehr.bsky.social is on here folks and worth a follow. 661861764
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 14/10/2026'Juicy Fruit' was One Of Those that was on every pirate station, every car stereo, every club turntable for a golden period, especially at 'ten to 2'. Doubtless launched a 1,000 births as well. 100
Reposted by Adam Powleywrongtom @wrongtom.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Your irregular reminder that the guy behind Juicy Fruit made this a decade prior www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_pN...youtube.comMtume Umoja Ensemble - SaudYouTube video by northern psalm 391
Reposted by Adam PowleyAndrew Sharpe 🏴|🇪🇺 @andrew.sharpe.scot · 12/10/2026The Spectator has deleted all the articles written by Lola Salem, Michael Gove’s ex-girlfriend. Michael Gove is the editor of The Spectator. 19322182
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 14/10/2026'Manchester United thanks Lisandro for his service, and wishes him well for the future.' www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukLisandro Martinez attacks Man Utd board after Atletico Madrid defeatLisandro Martinez launches a blistering attack on Manchester United's hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following qualification for the Champions League. 240
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Good lor. Where can one access this public-service info? 130
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 14/10/2026It would be nice if Big Football, amid the Citeh crisis, took a pause to reappraise the game as a whole and it's money-obsessed model. It isn't working: it might look glitzy and be a major UK 'export product' but it is failing across the board. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukIndependent regulator report says English football finances are 'dangerously exposed'English football's finances are "dangerously exposed, with the majority of clubs living on the edge of financial disaster", a new report says. 023
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 13/10/2026The absolute state of the game. A dispiriting but must-read from @migueldelaney.bsky.social www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...independent.co.ukMan City and PSG’s strange alliance illustrates modern football’s biggest problemAs geopolitical manoeuvring spills into the sport, Miguel Delaney explains why football has been too slow to act on state influence 020
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Back in London for close mate’s birthday. Old stomping ground of Southgate, a gathering of Spurs clans. Wonderful memories. 150
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 12/10/2026I am a true believer. Praise the Logan and pass the ammunition. 110
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Yeah, all things up for grabs. It would just be good to see the actual people responsible for this get some kind of reputational comeuppance and exclusion. cf Abramovich. It's not a panacea but desirable. 000
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 12/10/2026So here’s Logan Fisher warming up for a top set at Faith on Saturday. He really is very good at this sort of thing. See also encouraging whistle at the start. Always nice to hear a whistle. @djignorance.bsky.social 130
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 12/10/2026A decent move IMO would be to order Citeh to change ownership, by removing ADUG. Fit and proper persons, whatever tool they use it would/might: Punish those who are actually guilty Clean out the stable Actually do Citeh and their fans good in the long run. 240
Reposted by Adam PowleyRob Davies @byrobdavies.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Lastly, I should say that I haven't posted even half of the stories we ran in relation to these projects. For more check out our dedicated pages for the Cyprus Confidential and Oligarch Files projects. www.theguardian.com/business/ser... and www.theguardian.com/world/series...theguardian.comCyprus confidential | The Guardian<p>An investigation into the offshore services in Cyprus by the Guardian and a team of international reporters led by the ICIJ and Paper Trail Media<br></p> 0123
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Good points. I know people in Manchester who will attest to the benefits of the spending, but important to ask questions. 020
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Good caveat headline from the BBC. More 'buts' please. 241
Reposted by Adam PowleyRob Davies @byrobdavies.bsky.social · 12/10/2026The project stretches all the way back to January 2023 and this story, about how Abramovich shifted beneficial ownership of his trusts to his children, just before he was sanctioned by the UK and EU over his closeness to Vladimir Putin, in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.theguardian.comLeak reveals Roman Abramovich’s billion-dollar trusts transferred before Russia sanctionsExclusive: Files raise questions about whether oligarch’s children were made beneficiaries to protect fortune from possible asset freezes 1177
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 12/10/2026hitting the rim and ending up on the floor. Cue obvious parallel with Haaland's precise finishing. But all of it an alluring mirage, built on sand and bankrolled by the gargantuan wealth that lies under it. 110
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Sidenote: I visited the Etihad campus a few years back for a conference. It's amazing. The people couldn't have been nicer, proud of the facilities and incredible attention to detail, including, I kid you not, ergonomically designed bins that maximise the chance of litter going into the bin and not 110
Adam Powley @adampowley.bsky.social · 12/10/2026There is definitely a much bigger picture here which some seem to be wilfully refusing to see. 010
