Reposted by @derekmacd18.bsky.socialgj1023 @gj1023.bsky.social · 23/01/2026"Trump says UK and other NATO troops stayed “mainly in the back” in Afghanistan. May I please introduce you you to Lance Corporal Joshua Leaky VC - who ran into enemy fire to rescue injured US marines." 12254102
Reposted by @derekmacd18.bsky.socialScabbyhabby @scabbyhabby.bsky.social · 23/12/2025This year’s Presidential Christmas card. 28880721713
derekmacd18.bsky.social @derekmacd18.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Jenrick currently on Radio 5 attempting to defend his racism while spouting more racism. The Tory party is dead. Great work from @rickedwards1.bsky.social holding him to account. 010
derekmacd18.bsky.social @derekmacd18.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Why on gods earth are BBC Radio 5 Live broadcasting yet another Reform speech? It’s like free advertising over and over again! Yet another Tory nobody knows defecting. 020
Reposted by @derekmacd18.bsky.socialDr Rachel Clarke @drrachelclarke.com · 06/09/2025This is exactly the kind of despicable scaremongering that Aseem Malhotra has made his modus operandi. Insinuations, hearsay, anti-vaxx, non-evidence-based, lurid, self-enriching, anti-scientific claptrap. Of course Reform UK lapped it up. 1/4 1331754556
derekmacd18.bsky.social @derekmacd18.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Surely this should be in the news, but they’re too busy trying to get rid of Angela Rayner - an actual working class politician. 010
derekmacd18.bsky.social @derekmacd18.bsky.social · 28/08/2025I’m surprised Trump isn’t going to the military parade in China with Putin and Kim Jon Un, they seem like his favourite world leaders. 010
derekmacd18.bsky.social @derekmacd18.bsky.social · 11/06/2025Mel Stride is yet another example of how shallow the Tory talent pool is. #spendingreview 050
derekmacd18.bsky.social @derekmacd18.bsky.social · 23/04/2025The US is being governed by despicable people who think they’re Christians, they’re just evil people 161
derekmacd18.bsky.social @derekmacd18.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Exactly, Trump is destroying America and it’s possibly permanent 040
derekmacd18.bsky.social @derekmacd18.bsky.social · 08/04/2025The stupidity levels are off the chart 021
derekmacd18.bsky.social @derekmacd18.bsky.social · 27/03/2025Stay out of Greenland, you’re not welcome 040
derekmacd18.bsky.social @derekmacd18.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Why would anyone visit the US now? It’s a police state run by a group of corrupt billionaires 040
Reposted by @derekmacd18.bsky.socialOrange Dick Tater Hater @realbiscuitspaw.bsky.social · 16/03/2025Brick Lane, east London, seen yesterday. 260134693595
Reposted by @derekmacd18.bsky.socialAlastair Campbell @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social · 12/03/2025This might be a better pic to illustrate today’s @therestpolitics.bsky.social new Ep on power plays between USA CHINA RUSSIA …. Wherever you get your podcasts 7825125
Reposted by @derekmacd18.bsky.socialBroken Frontier @brokenfrontier.bsky.social · 09/03/2025Deeply concerning news about our friend and former BF teammate Rebecca Burke whose backpacking trip to the US has ended with her being detained by ICE for over ten days, with no clear timeline for her release. Please read her father's statement here: www.facebook.com/paulrburke 7220241105
Reposted by @derekmacd18.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Out-of-date polls to wrong aid amounts: factchecking Trump’s Congress address The president’s marathon address to a joint session of Congress was littered with false claims he’s been corrected on but continued to repeat www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...theguardian.comOut-of-date polls to wrong aid amounts: factchecking Trump’s Congress addressThe president’s marathon address to a joint session of Congress was littered with false claims he’s been corrected on but continued to repeat 15364125
derekmacd18.bsky.social @derekmacd18.bsky.social · 21/02/2025A perfect summary of who Farage really works for. His idea of sovereignty is that we’re subservient to Trump. 040
Reposted by @derekmacd18.bsky.socialBrian Moore @brianmoore666.bsky.social · 20/02/2025No need for subtlety here. 371036197
Reposted by @derekmacd18.bsky.socialBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 18/02/2025"As the lawyer for some of the UK victims of Tate’s alleged crimes, I find this development, if true, equally bizarre and outrageous... The US shouldn’t be interfering based on Elon Musk’s political whims and predilections and the money Tate makes for him on X." ~AA 261018306
derekmacd18.bsky.social @derekmacd18.bsky.social · 18/02/2025So today we have a meeting between the USSR and the USSA, two countries that no longer believe in the rule of law. 030
derekmacd18.bsky.social @derekmacd18.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Is there a contest between all of Trump’s appointees to see who can kill the most people? DOGE had an early lead but Transport is putting up a fast start. It’s a unique combination of evil and incompetence. 020
Reposted by @derekmacd18.bsky.socialLiberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 17/02/2025"It’s worrying that you’ve got the Conservative party and the Reform party, the parties on the right, not willing to stand up for British values. And I think people are going to see that. "Standing up to Trump is the only way to make a deal with him." @eddavey.libdems.org.uk 620264
Reposted by @derekmacd18.bsky.socialHoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 14/02/2025"Mama always said Kristi Noem is like a box of chocolates; they'll both kill your dog." 14579861710
Reposted by @derekmacd18.bsky.socialEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 31/01/2025🙄 Britons know a little too much about Chris Philp's work ethic - it took him just 39 days as Liz Truss' Chief Secretary to the Treasury to crash our economy and send mortgage bills soaring. 16429102
derekmacd18.bsky.social @derekmacd18.bsky.social · 17/01/2025Great opening night at Celtic Connections last night celebrating the 850th anniversary of Glasgow. So much more amazing music still to come over the next couple of weeks. 020
derekmacd18.bsky.social @derekmacd18.bsky.social · 19/12/2024Currently booking as many gigs as possible for next year, already so much to look forward to starting with Celtic Connections in January. Support live music. 030
derekmacd18.bsky.social @derekmacd18.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Tomorrow is one of my favourite days, it’s a Bandcamp Friday. Anyone have any recommendations for new music? 040
derekmacd18.bsky.social @derekmacd18.bsky.social · 30/11/2024There’s limited colour in the garden now but there’s still beauty 071
Reposted by @derekmacd18.bsky.socialCarole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 25/11/2024So here’s the update. The billionaire owner of the Guardian preparing to get rid of a core part of the news org + 100 journalists. If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is. 8027882080
Reposted by @derekmacd18.bsky.socialTorsten Bell @torstenbell.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Here’s a short story about who wins and loses from the status quo of our inheritance tax rules - and about, what you might politely call ‘sub-optimal’ journalism🧵 8723831415
derekmacd18.bsky.social @derekmacd18.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Live music is the most life affirming activity known to man. Already excited for Celtic Connections in January, a banquet for the soul. 050
derekmacd18.bsky.social @derekmacd18.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Might as well start as O mean to go on with a picture from my garden 060
