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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Article in FT: EU countries consider Nato-style joint responses to Russian hybrid attacks. 330 responses, the 20 I read all supporting Putin, criticizing NATO/EU/Ukraine. All part of the Russian "hybrid attack" I assume. Not subtle

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"Jenrick declines to criticise Reform UK council for ending partnership with football anti-racism charity" Guardian. I despise Jenrick as much as I despise Farage. Charlatan

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nedbarrett 🌈 @nedbarrett.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

So while we fight an ego-maniac’s war with Iran with no point and no goals, we just have to suck up high gas prices. But when Ukraine is fighting for its existence against a war mongering autocrat, well, they should stop fighting so we can have cheap gas.

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO 🇬🇧🇺🇦🇬🇱 @dailyherald.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Durham was meant to be Reform UK’s proof of concept. Farage said it would “set the markers” for how Reform governs. They won 65 seats, now down to 55, just five from losing their majority. Defections, bullying, internal warfare and an £83.7m funding gap. Durham is the warning, not the showcase.

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I love the way the home of free speech, the Sunday Times, moderates even comments on their restaurant review, to stop me waxing lyrical about stottie cakes, or mentioning The Times....

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David Irwin @davidirwin1987.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

There is not a single member of Reform's 5-strong "shadow cabinet" who isn't either the children of immigrants or in a relationship with one.

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Just listened to Tim Montgomery still saying that Farage/Reform have the right approach. 100 days, change everything, deliver. Was he so distracted being suspended by Reform that he has forgotten the total lack of delivery by their councils, their lack of capable ministerial candidates, their grift?

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Nadhim Zahawi would be frightened to live in a country run by Nigel Farage. Zahawi has deleted it, but it is too late.

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Alison McGovern @allymcgovern.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Yes. Bleak. Fortunes of the Conservative Party are none of my concern, but the fortunes of politics are. Our diverse country deserves to be celebrated from all sides.

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Sometimes I think "getting old is hard work", then I open a bottle of 1969 Cognac (present from a grateful client in 1979) pour a generous glass for my wife (met 4 years before the Cognac vintage) and I and think.....a few more years like this would be quite pleasant

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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

As we approach the end of the summer, have you had your last swim yet? Here's Michael Laskey's majestic take on the subject...!

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FT @fucktheory.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Imagine being talented and beautiful and rich and famous and still the most noteworthy thing about you is how good a person you are.

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Even the Times realizes that publishing a "story" about her pantry by Rachel Johnson including "The things I do lust after reveal so much about my humble roots" needs to have Comments are closed beneath it. Awful, privileged family

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Back in the early 70s my wife sent me a postcard of Josephine Baker. The Post Office decided it was too scandalous to deliver

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I am old enough to remember when spam emails seemed designed to fool people. I have no idea why I receive 2 or 3 every day offering me a home delivery of pharmacy, but the first line (visible without clicking before deletion) is about someone planning to swing by and measure the den.....

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I wonder about doing a Venn diagram of Bluesky people who've spent days complaining Burnham hasn't said "climate" since becoming PM, and Bluesky people complaining the National Alert system should only be used for REALLY serious things....

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The Guardian has an interesting definition of "need". Why is Drake barking like a dog? Six things you need to know about the rapper’s midlife pivot

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Yesterday I took my beautiful 13 year old grandson to Newcastle for a lovely lunch. Today I went to hear a choir in Ashington, singing beautifully about mining in memory of the Woodhorn disaster 110 years ago. I thought about my 4 family members killed in the Hartley pit when younger than him.

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

It's amazing how across the whole media landscape commentators are so begrudging/dismissive of the UK economy. Despite Iran/Ukraine/heatwaves.....we are still growing, slowly but worth noting. I obviously want more but let's not be so negative

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

There's always something to cheer you up......Guardian Headline: New York sculptor spent $100,000 to make a Charlie Kirk statue no one wants to buy

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Daily Herald #FBPE #NAFO 🇬🇧🇺🇦🇬🇱 @dailyherald.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Hi Robert Jenrick, what do you think about: 1) Nigel Farage stating Tate is an “important voice for men” 2) Richard Tice RTing Tristan Tate 3) James McMurdock RTing Tristan Tate 4) Joseph Boam heavily promoting Andrew Tate Are you trying to distance yourself from your colleagues?

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I sometimes feel the Guardian is determined to drive me away after 65 years of reading it. Publishing Owen Jones views on potential ministers based on his assessment of their northerness and working class credentials is beyond parody

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Learnt to count on an abacus and write the answer down on a slate

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

No general disagreement but forgive a little cynicism about the Morning Star. I took over building their offices in the early nineties. I was amazed anyone had taken the contract on, and sure enough, Glasnost came, Moscow stopped funding them, and they didn't pay us for the work.

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Do you want me to water my herbs again?

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

If I'd known, I'd have popped in to tell them..... I still wonder what benefit any businesses expected/hoped/dreamt they would get. I switched to consultancy in 2009, and spent 10 years still travelling (much less but still a key part of the job. Then the twin poison of Covid and Brexit finished it

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 22/06/2026

It can take many leaders years to grow into the statesman you became in just two years. European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you. Thank you, dear Keir.

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I could get weary of hearing Streeting (who resigned from the Cabinet) telling Starmer (who stayed, was elected Leader and won an election) saying Starmer should stand down if Burnham (who lost 2 Leadership elections, ran away to Manchester then "quit" to stand again) wins a by-election

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

“President Trump is a deal-maker, the best in the world”, Hegseth went on. Anyone who believes and/or says that shouldn't be allowed to use sharp pencils

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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Will Farage, Musk etc be condemning white people in general for the actions of this violent white person, and advocating rage or violence in response? Will the BBC be laundering their 'legitimate concerns' about those white folks?

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

It's a truly terrible situation, but I must say the press conference with representatives from across the political spectrum and senior police officers is a sign of how far we've come in 30 years?

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I occasionally get accused by my wife of having too many books (clearly an illogical concept) but having had to move a bookcase for the painter I've rediscovered "The Miners' Manual" by Atherley-Jones from 1882...which I had forgotten owning. Another treasure

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I've always tried to stay open to sensible opinions from across the political spectrum, but "JD Vance is right about Henry Nowak" has finally pushed me to unsubscribe from the @thespectator1828.bsky.social daily updates

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Peter Hutchinson @catus14.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

I never thought I'd hear a "respectable" politician say there was “a sickness rooted in the anti-racism agenda”. Racism is sick. Anti-racism is the cure

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