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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

A mate from London popped in to see my Edinburgh show last night. #namedrop #SadiqKhan #MayorOfLondon

Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

I have so much sympathy for Rachel Reeves. Just doing my own tax bill makes me cry, I’d be far worse trying to deal with a whole country. If you’re human, hard maths should make you cry.

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Just checking, can we call the USA an authoritarian state yet? Obviously, it will soon be time to call it a Fascist state. Those of you who used to moan about politics being boring, you really should have been happier when it was…

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Surely it’s time for the rest of the world to bring in a travel ban on people from the USA. It’s a country infected by MAGAism and disinformation about the rest of the world. 😉 #Travelban #Trump www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Trump signs order banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the US

Nationals from countries including Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan ‘fully’ restricted as those of seven other countries partially restricted

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Edinburgh Festival Announcement!!!! Come see me or see Oasis!!! Tickets at halcruttenden.com

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Edinburgh Festival Announcement!!!! Come see me or see Oasis!!! Tickets at halcruttenden.com

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Just another reminder that this is what Nigel Farage and Reform wanted to be President of our most important ally. Well now they no longer act like an ally. They humiliate the rest of the world every day.

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Trump is learning what Truss learned before him: that the market is the last bastion of commonly-accepted truth, which all sides accept as empirically real open.substack.com/pub/iandunt/...

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Democrats Abroad UK @demsabroaduk.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Early Bird Tickets are on sale now for DAUK’s Comedy Night Fundraiser! Join us Wednesday, May 7 at The Comedy Store in London for a night of top-tier comedy featuring @erichmcelroy.bsky.social, @halcruttenden.bsky.social, Desiree Burch, and Esther Manito: www.democratsabroad.org/dauksec/dauk...

A promotional graphic for DAUK Comedy Night features a vibrant neon aesthetic with a retro microphone held by a hand, illuminated by pink and purple stage lighting. The event showcases comedians Erich McElroy, Desiree Burch, Hal Cruttenden, and Ester Manito at the Comedy Store in London on May 7th, from 7:30 – 10:00 p.m. A circular neon effect highlights that tickets are on sale now, with a small disclaimer noting that acts are subject to change. The design conveys an exciting, high-energy comedy club atmosphere.

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Any Trump voters starting to regret their decision in November? I know some Brexit voters that you might like to meet....

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

I’ve had a horrible thought… with America retreating into isolationism, it will become culturally less important worldwide. So speaking English will become less important. I’m going to have to go to night classes to brush up on my French, and start learning German and Chinese!!!

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Quick reminder about all the traitors who gleefully went to the US to celebrate Trump's inauguration: Nigel Farage Liz Truss Priti Patel Boris Johnson Suella Braverman Laurence Fox Who else?

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

While really frightening stuff is happening, Nigel Farage , who thrives on generating fear, is very quiet. I suppose, by cheering on Trump, his work is done. The world is so dangerous - not because of desperate people in boats - but because of rich populists spouting lies.

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

To be honest, so many things could have lead to WW3 in our lifetime - but we’ve never lived without guarantee that US will respond if NATO is attacked. I think Trump is heading towards that position - but we’re richer than Russia and could become a much tougher militarily power to dissuade Putin.

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Stop Funding Hate @stopfundinghate.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Brits disapprove of Donald Trump by *63%* to 22%. Yet this is the line being pushed by GB News... actionstorm.org/petitions/ma... GB News does not speak for Britain - pass it on...

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Only a straight white man could be a sexual predator and an obvious threat to democracy and still be elected US President. That’s the extent of our privilege. Embarrassed to be a straight white man today.

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Can we please stop comparing what is happening now to the 1930s? As the fascist takeover is happening to what was our closest ally and the most powerful country in the world, this is much worse for the UK than the 1930s.

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Brexit certainly doesn’t put us in a good position but I think you underestimate how much our politicians will have to pay attention to a population that rejects this American administration.

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

At last! A European leader responding with balls to the approach the US is taking. Tired of European leaders not reacting strongly to the humiliations delivered by Vance, Musk and the rest of Trump’s regime. We have to accept that America is no longer our friend.

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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

The question is, whether or not we have enough good people who are willing to push back and to move together across lines of politics and religion and race and nation of origin and orientation—and to declare our interdependence from fascism. johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/fascism-is...

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Fascism Isn't Coming To America, It's Here. Do Americans Have the Strength to Drive it Out?

Fascism isn’t coming to America, it’s already here.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 20/02/2025

No, but if you’re looking for one, I am aware of a guy you work with that was indicted four times and convicted of thirty-four felonies.

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Dear members of NATO, As the most powerful member of this alliance, the US, spends so much time verbally attacking and humiliating fellow allies, why don’t we ask if they still want to be a member? This will clarify the dangers we face and clarify for the American people where populism has got them.

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

My kids asked me what era we’re living in and I’m tempted to say ‘the pre-war era’.

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

It must be hard. Brexit is an embarrassment for many British people but at least, unlike America, we didn’t do something stupid twice. You’ve got the best universities and yet can still be fooled by lying grifters. It’s very depressing. Hope the next four years passes quickly for you.

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

To be honest, when under a sane president, I rather like them being the world’s policeman… otherwise it’s China… or Russia 😉 😱

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Anyone else really tired of Americans telling us that they're the greatest country in the world when THAT is their President? Hush now. #Trump

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Putin’s watching this while having a wank….

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Looking forward to Trump's speech. It could be up there with Bob Mortimer's performances on 'Would I Lie To You'.

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

This is not a parody on Twitter. This really happened.

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

The expression that a 12 year old pulls when they’re trying to look like a man. #Trump

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Micah @rincewind.run · 14/01/2025

man just fuck everyone involved here fuck the senate for not barring him from office the second he did this fuck garland for not getting this done sooner fuck the supreme court for delaying and sabotaging and fuck everyone who voted for him again this should have been the end of him

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

This morning, my daughter asked me to unscrew the lid of her hot water bottle. I tried for ages but it was stuck. Then her boyfriend walked in and did it first time. The torch has been passed….

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

So when Heaven gets a new member in Jimmy Carter, does Hell need a new member to even up the numbers…

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

There’s a chance that Labour could define themselves in the way they stand up to Musk and Trump’s bullying. Starmer could score huge points by remaining sane and logical, while gently disagreeing. In future, the UK should slowly be moving away from our dependence on the US. Let’s do it with dignity.

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Capitalism looks great on paper but, in reality, it’s leads to Elon Musk…

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Nazir Afzal @nazirafzal.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

I first learnt of grooming gangs from @theTimes in Jan 2011 I became chief prosecutor May 2011 I authorised charging Rochdale grooming gang June 2011 After convictions (May 2012) Starmer put me in charge of national response Far Right thugs attacked my home 1000s of rapists were brought to justice

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Happy New Year Everyone!!! I mean it!!!!

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

In a way, it's best that Jimmy Carter, on of the most moral upright US Presidents of my lifetime, will not be around to see the second term of the most immoral sex predator ever to have held that office. #RIPJimmyCarter

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Just a salt of the earth, solid man of the people. A patriot who fights for the ordinary people against the elites! 🤣😂

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

I just can’t understand why a billionaire wants to back a party that distracts those voters who have been the biggest victims of rampant capitalism, with a focus on immigration, culture wars and fears about the woke… 🤔 #Musk #Reform

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

There should be more dates for 2026!!!!

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

New tour announcement! Move over Taylor Swift, Oasis and Paul McCartney! I’m back on the road in the autumn of 2025 and fully expect to be selling out stadiums by 2026. 😉 Tickets at halcruttenden.com Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can’t Take It

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

They want Trump they just don’t want Trump to do any of the things he said he’s going to

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Hal Cruttenden @halcruttenden.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

It’s at times like these when you need your friends round you. The problem is that Mark lost a lot of his friends when he changed his opinions to become a right wing propagandist on GB News.

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