Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 06/07/2026So Trump is influencing the referee Red Card decisions now? FIFA look absolutely corrupt and makes a mockery of the World Cup rules. 020
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 28/06/2026@richardlatto.bsky.social great to see you on the 60 years of Doctor Who Documentary. 000
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Why is Bluesky all about American news and hardly anything about UK news and issues? I have to really search for the issues I would like to comment on. Sometimes it comes up blank. I guess it’s not as international as twitter was back in the day when it wasn’t taken over by Musk. 110
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Thames Water's creditors want to set a new low for privatised water by asking Ofwat to sign off on a deal which allows them to break the rules. Ofwat are poised to agree. We can't let them. Email your MP now: weownit.org.uk/act-now/the-...weownit.org.ukThe Thames Water creditors are closing in on a deal - urge your MP to stop themAn action to write to MPs urging them to reject the Thames Water creditors' attempts to takeover the utility, signing off on pollution till 2030 122
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 31/03/2026‘Just take the Oil’?! Like it’s a garage sale? WTF is Trump on? Embarrassingly bad. It’s not our war in Europe. 020
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 26/03/2026The Heinz beans ad in the uk tv about a man weeping over his lost luggage full of beans is so stupid it is offensive to customers intelligence. It almost puts me off Heinz beans 010
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Starmer looks weak blocking Burnham, he may be the only chance to beat Farage (Trump light) in next UK election. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukFifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Andy Burnham decisionLabour's ruling National Executive Committee blocked the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election. 150
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Good riddance. Bovino needs to be tried and so do the ICE shooters. Then ICE withdrawn and broken up. This is the point where USA can turn back from authoritarianism. Or not. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comBorder Patrol commander to leave Minneapolis after shooting of Alex PrettiGregory Bovino, aggressive promoter of Trump’s deportation agenda, also said to have been stripped of ‘commander at large’ title 010
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Capital flight from US economy youtu.be/UEaQnbA-PvM?...youtu.beGermany Slashes US Investment 45% - Foreign Capital FLEEING America Under TrumpYouTube video by House of El 010
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Maybe bringing full on fascism in the USA and murdering people in Minneapolis, crashing trade with the world, raising prices, insulting your allies and trying to steal their territories isn’t going to win Trump popularity before the midterms. Who knew? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.comCruz reportedly says Trump yelled and cursed over warning of midterm election ‘bloodbath’US senator warned that Republicans would lose elections if prices continue to rise, prompting president to respond ‘fuck you, Ted’ 020
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Yes the rest of the world and USA citizens should really boycott the World Cup. Over Trumps taking US into fascism, ICE killings and backstabbing of Canada and NATO. Plus it has tipoff pricing and oppressive security checks. I really hope it flops massively. www.theguardian.com/football/202...theguardian.comSepp Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World CupThe ex-Fifa boss showed his support of a Swiss lawyer who called for a boycott of the tournament due to security concerns in the US 020
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 25/01/2026Oh dear this is a mistake by UK Labour Party. Looks like Starmer is scared of an election. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comAndy Burnham blocked from byelection race by Labour ruling committeeDecision likely to set off ferocious row between Keir Starmer loyalists and allies of the Greater Manchester mayor 000
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 22/01/2026We are sitting on the brink of a financial crisis according to Richard J Murphy. All caused needlessly by Trump. youtu.be/o1txFAMM4FY?...youtu.beTrump's Chaos Is Triggering Market CollapseYouTube video by Richard J Murphy 111
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 19/01/2026‘I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace,’ says Trump amid Greenland threats – Europe live Guardian newspaper. That is why Trump rightly never got the Nobel Peace Prize. He doesn’t believe in peace making. Now he’s stirring up conflict with NATO and Europe over Greenland. 010
Reposted by Paul Jazz JayChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 16/01/2026West Midlands MP ‘very disappointed’ over chief constable’s exit www.channel4.com/news/west-mi...channel4.comWest Midlands MP ‘very disappointed’ over chief constable’s exitEarlier we spoke to the Independent MP for Birmingham Perry Barr, Ayoub Khan. 1118
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 17/01/2026@adamroberts.bsky.social I’m just re reading your ‘The This’ having just watched Pluribus with it’s hive mind. Fantastic book btw. I think your route to hive mind more plausible but did you have a view on Pluribus if you’ve seen it? Love the 2084 bit too. 100
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 15/01/2026Why does Radio 4 today programme keep referring to ‘Islamist’ opposition to The Macabee Telaviv football team supports coming to Birmingham in UK? It’s not ‘Islamist’ to oppose those supporters creating disruption. Like they were even banned in Isreal. 010
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 24/12/2025Europe has the right to protect their people, their children against hate and malicious social media companies that don’t stop hate, toxic masculinity, and suicide promoting social media posts. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...theguardian.comEuropean leaders condemn US visa bans as row over ‘censorship’ escalatesWashington accused of ‘coercion and intimidation’ after five leading figures behind digital safety law campaign targeted 010
Reposted by Paul Jazz JayGill Tavner @gilltav.bsky.social · 12/12/2025We should be boycotting a fascist nation anyway. Don’t be complicit in Trump’s lies about greatness - show him to be an evil, unacceptable, ignorable outsider. Watch at home. 0183
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 10/10/2025@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social very balanced panel on Newsnight Friday Night, NOT. Three right wingers and a rabid Trump supporter from USA. Only one left winger. Balance? 351
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 18/08/2025www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a... This could be like Czechoslovak in 1938 when Britain and France gave Hitler the Sudedetenland with all its defences to try to stop war in Europe. That was appeasement, it was shameful, unjust and didn’t stop WWIItheguardian.comTrump rules out Ukraine reclaiming Crimea or joining Nato as European leaders gather in WashingtonUS president’s comments may prove a setback for Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he flies to US for crucial Oval Office meeting in wake of Alaska summit 041
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 14/08/2025podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... Trump is attacking what the very truth and historypodcasts.apple.comTrump's Cultural Revolution: the dismantling of truthPodcast Episode · The News Agents - USA · 13/08/2025 · 41m 020
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 13/07/2025@theshadesoforange.bsky.social just found your videos on YouTube. Good work. I’m a Sci fi fan. Have you read or reviewed ‘Lake of Darkness’ by Adam Roberts, it came out March 2025? It’s sci-fi but has some horror elements. I really enjoyed it despite the horror. I’m a bit squeamish. 020
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 11/07/2025The Government needs to ban all forever chemicals and clean up water now. Think of how many cancers that is causing in the UK! That’s why I bought a water filter jug. www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comToxic Pfas above proposed safety limits in almost all English waters testedExclusive: 110 of 117 bodies of water tested by Environment Agency would fail standards, with levels in fish 322 times the planned limit 020
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 26/06/2025This guy is really saying something. Good luck to him. How Zohran Mamdani stunned New Yorkers with mayoral primary victory www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comHow Zohran Mamdani stunned New Yorkers with mayoral primary winCuomo and other Democrats mocked Mamdani's policies - free public buses and city-run grocery shops - as unrealistic. 010
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 19/06/2025@martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com fake video on YouTube screen shot. 040
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 19/06/2025@martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com I’ve just seen a fake video advert on YouTube in the latest Mallen Baker video 19-6-25 with fake footage of a BBC news presenter saying Martin Lewis had a plan to make people millionaires! Utter rubbish but thought you should know. 010
Reposted by Paul Jazz JayChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Israel spokesman blames Hamas for killings at Gaza aid sites www.channel4.com/news/israel-...channel4.comIsrael spokesman blames Hamas for killings at Gaza aid sitesWe spoke to the Israeli government spokesman David Mencer. 363315
Reposted by Paul Jazz JayChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 03/06/2025US firm withdraws from Gaza aid operation amid backlash www.channel4.com/news/us-firm...channel4.comUS firm withdraws from Gaza aid operation amid backlashFirst the head of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation resigned, saying the operation could not adhere to "humanitarian principles". Now the Boston Consulting Group, which helped establish the US and Isra... 22616
Reposted by Paul Jazz JayChannel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 03/06/2025UK must stop ‘gross breaches of humanitarian law in Gaza’ – former Supreme Court justice www.channel4.com/news/uk-must...channel4.comUK must stop ‘gross breaches of humanitarian law in Gaza’ – former Supreme Court justiceWe sat down with the former Supreme Court Justice Lord Sumption and asked him if the government has done enough stop the fighting in Gaza. 711447
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Trump is an autoimmune disease: dismantling democracy. He’s turning the West’s great institutions against themselves: www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...theguardian.com‘An autoimmune disorder’: how Trump is turning American democracy against itselfUnlike autocracies such as Russia or China, the US has strong liberal guardrails to prevent a dictatorship. But Trump has a plan for dismantling them 021
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Welcome to the $3500 iPhone www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...theguardian.comTrump threatens 25% tariff on Apple and Samsung phones not made in USAnnouncement wipes about $70bn off Apple shares amid pressure on company to build smartphones in US 000
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 21/05/2025This is making Israel a pariah state. The starving and bombing of civilians in GAZA has to stop. Please Labour in UK and Democrats in USA take some strong action now. www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...theguardian.comIsrael-Gaza war live: Netanyahu says all of Gaza will be under Israel’s control by end of offensivePM gives news conference, saying Israel is prepared for an opportunity for a temporary ceasefire and hostage release deal 000
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 21/05/2025USA is now the new Apartheid South Africa. www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...theguardian.comTrump makes baseless claim white farmers are ‘executed’ as meeting with South Africa’s president turns chaotic - liveCyril Ramaphosa responds ‘they are not’ after US president surprises him with footage he claims supports allegations of white genocide 000
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 16/04/2025I’m glad Women’s rights are finally protected in the UK and not done in the terrible Trump way as in USA. The definition of a Woman is based on biological sex. Trans rights are protected also. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...theguardian.comCritics of trans rights win UK supreme court case over definition of womanJudges rule that Equality Act definition excludes transgender women holding gender recognition certificates 110
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 15/04/2025@damiengwalter.com I see there is a new Murderbot series coming to Apple TV+. I enjoyed the books. Hope the series is good. 020
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 06/04/2025@adamroberts.bsky.social it was and unexpected pleasure to see you on ‘Science Fiction in the Atomic Age’ on Sky Arts. Enjoyed (in a grim way) the whole programme and your contribution. Good film clips. 020
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 04/04/2025@adamroberts.bsky.social perhaps this is how the gentleman could eavesdrop from his black hole www.newscientist.com/article/2474...newscientist.comQuantum eavesdropping could work even from inside a black holeAn eavesdropper hiding inside a black hole could still obtain information about quantum objects on its outside, a finding that reveals how effectively black holes destroy the quantum states near their... 120
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 26/03/2025I think this is a good move for freedom of speech in Universities University of Sussex fined £585k in free speech row www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comUniversity of Sussex fined £585,000 in transgender free speech rowThe university is fined by the higher education regulator for failing to uphold freedom of speech. 020
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 20/03/2025‘I don’t care what the judges think’ that is really telling. The rule of law is over in the USA. youtube.com/watch?v=LSsv...youtube.com‘American democracy died this weekend’, says US expert | LBCYouTube video by LBC 130
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 12/03/2025BBC politics Live 12/3/25 a lot on tariffs being slapped on EU. Retaliatory Tariffs are just a tax on our own people not on USA. They are only symbolically a ‘retaliation’. 030
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 09/03/2025@thehistoryguy.bsky.social do you remember saying this in The documentary ’Churchill at War’ ?‘it’s unimaginable today. It would be like the US and Russia becoming allies and collaborating on dismembering a country that sits between them’. Prophetic. 030
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 09/03/2025Not so unimaginable today. Just watching a Netflix documentary about Churchill at War. Talking about Nazis Germany and Soviet Russia becoming allies in 1939 and dividing up Poland. And I came across this quote. 020
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 06/03/2025I love the parallels from BBC’s The Americas new wildlife series. The bald eagle, America’s national bird can’t stand competition so has to ‘tax’ or tariff smaller fishing birds 151
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 04/03/2025@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social Fred Flights Trump supporter typical attack on BBC journalism rather than answer the question. Of course USA Government has now gone full on fascist as Squad member pointed out. 030
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 01/03/2025@laurenlaverne.bsky.social been enjoying your programmes. Glad too Nick Grimshaw’s trailer has been reworded. Starting with “Our sole aim…” was open to misinterpretation as was Jane Fonda’s film ‘Our souls at night’. 020
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 28/02/2025@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social Penny Mordant is in fantasy politics land. The UK US relationship is over! We can’t side with this bully, or trust him. The US maga spokesperson can’t even say who invaded Ukraine! 021
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 24/02/2025USA shamefully voting with Russia ,Belarus North Korea and China. America has gone to join the axis of evil now. UK must stand with France and Europe. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...theguardian.comUN general assembly backs resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine warUS, Russia, Belarus and North Korea vote against resolution as 93 countries vote in favor, spurning rival US resolution 020
Paul Jazz Jay @jazzmanjay.bsky.social · 24/02/2025@laurenlaverne.bsky.social glad you are back on The 10 till 1pm slot. You originally got me into 6 music when I heard you where I freelanced Graphic design in about 2009 in Worthing. I said “what is this program it sounds like my playlist?” Now I’m almost retired still loving indie music and punk. 010