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John Quinton-Barber

@johnqb.bsky.social
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A ‘fluent human’ who can engage with anyone - from the pub to Parliament. Hates injustice. Hates racism. Loves Leeds United.

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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
And keep getting better and better too 🙏
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 16/09/2026
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has invited Canada to become the first-ever “associate member” of the European Union, as Canada and the rest of the world shift away from the U.S.
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European Union Chief Invites Canada to be First Associate Member Amid Trade War With the U.S.
Ursula von der Leyen took the extraordinary step to bring Canada into the European sphere of influence in response to ongoing trade disputes with the U.S.
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Pete Fraser @petefrasermusic.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
In the movie version of this, after Piddington runs out of food water and money as a result of leaving the UK, the residents apply for asylum and end up housed in a military base, with HILARIOUS consequences. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Piddington in Oxfordshire votes to leave UK over asylum plans
Piddington residents voted over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
You missed out Fontaines DC 🙏
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Channel 4 News @channel4news.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation. 🔗 Read the exclusive story on Substack:
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Exclusive: Nigel Farage filmed undercover celebrating secret new foreign donations
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Must be due a hydration break soon 😬 #lufc
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Comical Ali springs to mind.
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Totally!
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Ah, thank you Nat. It was demolished to make way for the Kingsgate Scheme in Huddersfield. My first taste of CPO!
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Bev Craig For Greater Manchester Mayor @bevcraig.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
I’ve been so proud to work with @andyburnham.bsky.social to help transform Greater Manchester. I’m standing to continue that work. To ensure that the benefits of growth and regeneration are felt in every corner of our city region. To build a Greater Manchester for us.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/06/2026
Obama: "As algorithms keep feeding us a steady stream of distraction and outrage, as only the loudest most extreme voices get attention, fanning our prejudices, appealing to our basest most tribal instincts, it's tempting to give in to cynicism and even despair, to stop trying."
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Leeds fan here. Whole family behind Arsenal tonight. Gutted for you.
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
If we are talking personality politics then he’s your man.
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Never in doubt for me. So much so I named my FPL team…
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Will wave from 531!
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
1987 Huddersfield. One ‘O’ Level. On the scrap heap. Until… I started bootlegging gigs. Hitchhiking across the UK. From the Stone Roses and over 100 gigs inbetween. And frequently back to the record shop I worked at in Huddersfield - to flog the tapes. #recordstoreday
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Me too! MOT!
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Bloody brilliant Chris 🙌🙌
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
If evangelicals think Pope Leo is too”woke” just wait until they hear about this fellow called Jesus.
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
I going kill a load more people - but hey: ‘glory to God’.
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v e l o c i t y @velocity69.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
She’s an oxymoron.
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Looks like Bielsa is wearing Rosary Beads. 👀👀👀👀👀 #bielsa #LeedsUnited #Leeds
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
100%
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
MANCHESTER! 👇👇👇 www.coldwarsteve.com/2026/03/20/o...
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
He’s ripped the Beatitudes out of his Bible.
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Thank you 🙏 - missing mine terribly today 😥
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 28/02/2026
One day I hope this will feel outdated. We’re nowhere near there yet.
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
The politics of empathy and care won last night. #gortonanddenton
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craftyprimrose.bsky.social @craftyprimrose.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
66% of voters (combined Green and Labour vote) didn't want Reform. That fact really needs to be the second headline of the night.
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
The hard right is eating itself.
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Sincere condolences and a huge amount of empathy Felicity. I lost my mum almost two years ago. My only advice - for what it is worth - is that grief is very personal- so allow yourself the space and time. 🙏
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
That speech at the Albert Hall 🙌🙌
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
I thoroughly enjoyed this Steve. Great journalism. Great journalist.
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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 28/01/2026
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 28/01/2026
In his most direct protest song in a long career of activism, Bruce Springsteen is singing about the ICE occupation in an incendiary new tune “Streets of Minneapolis."
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Bruce Springsteen releases incendiary protest song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’
He excoriates ICE and promises to remember Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Brian Eno: anyone who'd leave the UK because they have to pay a bit more tax arent the least community minded Lord Bethell: "but they are the wealth creators" "They're not the wealth creators. The wealth creators are the people who make things.. who keep society running" Well said Brian!
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Josey Back up North 🦚🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦 @joseybackupnorth.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Do it @leedsunited.com it will be better for you. #lufc
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Shutting down X is no longer a matter of free speech. It is a matter of child protection.
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
New Year. Same brilliance Chris. Thank you 🙏
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Well predicted..
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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Twenty days until Christmas.
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Britain has set a new wind generation record. "At 7:30pm on 11 November wind turbines...provided enough clean electricity to power more than 22 million homes" "Wind was delivering 43.6% of all power on the system which means three quarters of Britain’s homes were effectively running on wind alone"
energylivenews.com
Windpower sets new record for baseload - Energy Live News
Wind supplied 43% of all power last week setting a new record of 22.7 GW
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Great to see you Brian.
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 21/11/2025
X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based. Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
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John Quinton-Barber @johnqb.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Thank you Ben. Loads of people will be backing this. 🙌🙌
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Ben Goldsborough MP @bengoldsborough.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
I’m calling on the UK Government to seriously review its presence on X (formerly Twitter) and then leave. It’s not just a communication channel anymore. Read more: www.politicshome.com/news/article... 1/10
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Labour MPs Call For A More Serious Review Of The Government's Use Of X
Labour MPs are calling for ministers to take control of decisions over the government’s continued use of X, as concerns grow about the platform’s s...
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Zoë Crowther @zoecrowther.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
🚨 Labour MPs are calling for a minister-led review of the government’s use of X, warning it poses growing risks to democracy and public safety @politicshome.bsky.social understands a review is currently being carried out by officials, but without ministerial oversight
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Labour MPs Call For A More Serious Review Of The Government's Use Of X
Labour MPs are calling for ministers to take control of decisions over the government’s continued use of X, as concerns grow about the platform’s s...
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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 19/11/2025
I quit the former Twitter two years ago this week, and I am here to tell you that my online life got a lot better for having left it. In two years I've not been tempted to go back, and I haven't felt any penalty in either career or community for not being there. It's nice to be here and not there.
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