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John FP Lane

@jfplane.bsky.social
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Narrative designer, writer, atheist, left-leaning and fast tipping into Green, lifelong Doctor Who fan. Husband and father. www.youtube.com/@JFPLane

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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 12h
I fucking hate all these tech bro motherfuckers. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Stop worrying about my AI, says multibillionaire Sam Altman. So we bear the risks and he keeps the money | Chris Stokel-Walker
OpenAI’s CEO seems to want to privatise his company’s huge financial gains while making all of us pay for any negative consequences, says author Chris Stokel-Walker
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 12h
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Reform MP raises concerns about second homes – then buys one for £800,000
Sarah Pochin bought Anglesey property two days after writing to minister about impact of second homes on rural communities
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 20h
What. The. Fuck? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Trump suggests he would let Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego
Gavin Newsom calls comments ‘deranged and dangerous’ after president tells Nebraska rally: ‘They can take out a city’
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Every decision a travesty
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Mr @missedmycue.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Typical Tories. If they were receiving big bags of cash from solar energy companies they would be promoting green energy. But as usual, their super rich-super bad for the planet, fossil fuel mates, have been paying for Tory policy a very long time. Money first, people...never.
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Join the club.
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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J.K. Rowling Thinks You’ll Watch Harry Potter Anyway
YouTube video by Jessie Gender After Dark
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Another sterling move from the monarchy’s greatest thinker. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor launches legal action against police over Epstein raids
Former prince to challenge whether Thames Valley police acted lawfully over searches relating to his arrest
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
A move that will surprise absolutely nobody. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Trump’s former press secretary Karoline Leavitt to join Fox News
Youngest press secretary in White House history left earlier this year after the birth of her second child
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
She’s such a fucking moron. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Tories would expand free childcare to high earners, Badenoch says
Kemi Badenoch says those earning more than £100,000 should not be discouraged from working more
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it | George Monbiot
A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
What an innocent thing to do! www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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UAE may halt UK investments after Manchester City guilty verdict
The Premier League’s actions would ‘have an influence on the bilateral state relationship’, Emirati officials said
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
It's Saturday, so it's time for my latest classic #DoctorWho review! This week, the Second Doctor faces... The Krotons. youtu.be/SUKiO_a3sUg?...
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The Krotons: A Classic Doctor Who Review
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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"Massive crowd outside Palantir’s HQ in central London. Throw this evil corporation out of our public services." via Global Justice Now
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Pathetic little Trumpy turds. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Reform UK-run council boycotts reporter after row over potholes
Derbyshire county council accused of ‘worst kind of double speak’ as it denies banning local democracy journalist but says it will ignore his inquiries
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Is Trump to blame for Americans getting explosive diarrhea? | Arwa Mahdawi
As the midterms approach, Americans’ digestive health has become a bizarre talking point
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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It's true: this is my final column. You have exactly 24 hours to complain before my inbox self-destructs | Marina Hyde
Yes, after 25 years I’m signing off, and I’ve cherished every moment – especially storming the French embassy with a (toy) AK-47, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
She should be able to come to the UK to talk bollocks. But the natural way. Flapping her arms to fly across the sea like a bird, or swimming all the way, like a fish. Or a mix of both, like a duck, which is better suited to a quack. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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‘Self-healing’ coach who was banned from working in Australia to speak in UK
Barbara O’Neill has previously claimed that cancer is a fungus that can be treated with bicarbonate soda
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Buck Frexit @beany.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
That 1980s boom he’s talking about is because we sold off the family silver, which lead to decades of the highest energy & rail fares in Europe plus sewage in rivers.. oh and being held to ransom by fat cats warning that if we want anything to improve we need to pay all over again. Fuck off Simon.
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Nope. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Burnham’s reopening of Brexit debate is ‘biggest boost in my career’, says Farage
Reform UK leader tells supporters PM’s move has ‘opened up a huge flank to us’
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This is not a takedown of the EU and more an expression of concern about those at the top. It’s my work, and I’d be interested in getting your perspective. youtu.be/EPXdxSF96BM?...
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What Is The EU For?
YouTube video by JFP Lane
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A new video on my thoughts about the EU. youtu.be/EPXdxSF96BM
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What Is The EU For?
YouTube video by JFP Lane
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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To the people voting for Nigel Farage: is this really the finger you want on the red button? | Marina Hyde
The Reform leader’s reaction to the RAF Fairford affair is again revealing. If what’s needed is a steady hand and cool head, he’s not the guy, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
There's something wrong when a kindle version of a book costs almost the same as a print copy.
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Mutoid & Krynoid podcasts @mutoidkrynoidpods.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Our Krynoid PodCast episode - the first of two - on the Doctor Who epic The Daleks' Master Plan is out now! Find it at iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible and elsewhere. #DoctorWho
The traitor Mavic Chen plots with the evil Daleks in the Doctor Who epic The Daleks' Master Plan
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Ring out the bells! There’s a new @mutoidkrynoidpods.bsky.social podcast!
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“So we created a stab yourself in the face machine, so that you don’t have to. Don’t worry, it won’t stab you in the face unless you ask it to. I mean, it has. A couple of times. But we’re sure it won’t again. Our engineers assured us. Before they bled out. To the future!” - The story of AI.
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Well well well. I guess the performative cruelty doesn’t quite match the image the new management wants to project. She must miss the soulless automaton. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Shabana Mahmood hints she could water down controversial care worker visa plans
Home secretary under pressure over changes to indefinite leave to remain that would penalise foreign care workers
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Jesus Christ, these far right parties consistently do nothing to solve the problems faced by a society, only enriching themselves time and again. All they offer is permission to take your anger out on the vulnerable. Voting for them makes you a fucking arsehole. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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France’s far-right National Rally surges in Senate elections
Marine Le Pen hails ‘historic victory’ as her party and allies win enough seats to form caucus just months ahead of presidential poll
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
To all those Orange pricks marching yesterday, this is your Jesus.
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Creese Befunkin @befunkin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
If anyone wonders why you or I are liberal Democrats show them this post. Please copy and share. Via Claudia Powell
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Excellent piece from Jason Okundaye. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Of course you can be English if you’re not white. So why can’t the right leave the question alone? | Jason Okundaye
Even Jacob Rees-Mogg pushes back on defining Englishness in exclusively ethnic terms. But the endurance of this discourse is still deeply troubling, says assistant Opinion editor Jason Okundaye
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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Susan Collins: Everything You Didn't Know About Her Sh*tty Past
YouTube video by Hysteria
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It's Saturday! Time for my latest classic #DoctorWho review! This week... The Dominators! youtu.be/hX8YlkPo_eY?...
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The Dominators: A Classic Doctor Who Review
YouTube video by JFP Lane
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Yes, but it’s also important to remember that the Christian right are a bunch of stupid miserable fucksocks. www.theguardian.com/film/2026/se...
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Meryl Streep’s casting as Aslan has angered the Christian right. Don’t they have more pressing issues?
The Oscar-winner is voicing Narnia’s wise lion in Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew, leading to roars of fury from US evangelical commentators
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Yup, sorry.
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Thanks for the clarification.
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
There’s that localism Burnham believes in. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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‘Devastating’: council rejects Frome residents’ bid for regeneration project
Locals raised £1m for Mayday Saxonvale scheme involving homes and park but Somerset officials agreed deal with London-based real estate company
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Crying as well, the prick. Lucky there weren’t any knife-wielding patriots in those salt water tracks.
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
So, Zionists are giving birth to Palestinians then? Wow, I can’t believe I had it so wrong! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Netanyahu calls Israel’s war in Gaza ‘opposite of genocide’ in UN speech
Israeli PM attacks critics and calls New York mayor Zohran Mamdani ‘antisemitic’ in inflammatory address
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Wanker. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after alleged dinghy slashing in Channel
Far-right activist who was filmed appearing to slash boat with blade is refused bail as he denies charges
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
X-ray of an old man’s scrotum.
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Fuck you, war criminal. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Netanyahu calls Israel’s war in Gaza ‘opposite of genocide’ in UN speech
Israeli PM attacks critics and calls New York mayor Zohran Mamdani ‘antisemitic’ in inflammatory address
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
No, Tony, shut up! Your seal of approval is toxic! If you want the UK to rejoin, keep your opinion to yourself. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Tony Blair says Britain should work towards rejoining EU in next 10 years
Andy Burnham under pressure to revisit Brexit as poll suggests pledge to rejoin could boost Labour’s electoral chances
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“Prime minister says measure is discriminatory when fans of other sports are not similarly restricted.” Maybe because they don’t have the same history of violence, you dick. www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Andy Burnham signals he may lift ban on alcohol in football stands
Prime minister says measure is discriminatory when fans of other sports are not similarly restricted
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Gav @antihippy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"suppressed under Starmer" Is there anything he touched which didn't turn to shit? www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under Starmer
El Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Shut up, billionaires! youtu.be/xe6DcB4knII?...
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Shut Up, Billionaires!
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
No, it’s an attack on £72m speech. www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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PM’s new anti-disinformation unit gets cross-party backing, as Farage declares it an attack on free speech – UK politics live
Farage referred to the new unit and said Burnham was setting it up ‘using the excuse that Russia wants to interfere with elections’
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I recorded a new video about billionaires. youtu.be/xe6DcB4knII?...
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Shut Up, Billionaires!
YouTube video by JFP Lane
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John FP Lane @jfplane.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Sh! Don’t ask Tom about his cult! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Great to see what Tom Cruise’s belly button looks like, but it’s the stuff he is never asked about that interests me | Marina Hyde
Most stars, and especially women, are endlessly expected to explain the past, with lessons learned and all the regrets. But not Tom – it’s Hollywood’s free pass, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
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