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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

When I wake up and think I've missed the bus to school but it's Saturday and I'm 60.

Peth/Jonathan @jpeth.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Perhaps we need a 2027 calendar, with every month carrying a picture of a parched park or smouldering forest. You turn to January and there’s Hampstead, as toasted as it will be again come summer, February the flaming fields of Suffolk, March the smoking moors, you get the idea. All proceeds to XR.

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Peth/Jonathan @jpeth.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

So pictures of fires and parched parks are all over the news. Trouble is when the weather breaks this deathly heat stress will be forgotten. We need ways to keep these images in the public eye between now and when it returns, inevitably with greater severity, next year. Ideas needed.

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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Can electoral lightning strike twice? #VoteBinface #Clacton

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Peth/Jonathan @jpeth.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I want to give Andy Burnham a chance, but am dismayed to hear the first actual policy he is to announce, is the granting of licences to extract fossil fuels from the North Sea. For or against, this is daft thing to lead with. Those who left labour for the greens will not return. It’s daft anyway.

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ianVisits @ianvisits.co.uk · 12/06/2026

In May 2021, David Hockey redesigned the London Underground roundel. It was a tad controversial.

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James Wallbank @dataknotsdesks.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Some time ago we reached a crossover moment, when private capital became, collectively, more powerful than many governments. Now we're approaching a threshold past which individual instances of private capital will become more powerful than major governments. We may already have passed that point.

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Peth/Jonathan @jpeth.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Taking American border control seriously.

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Peth/Jonathan @jpeth.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Whenever someone posts this (and it pops up quite often), I re-read it, and smile, and am still surprised by the warmth and wisdom of Vonnegut’s homily. And then I go for a walk - which usually backs it up.

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Lauren Deschain @thatnerdchick.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Thanks, Vonnegut. 💜

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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Q: Why have we had one third of our post-war prime ministers in the last decade? A: The 2008 financial crash - and the political response - ended sustained improvements to living standards, public services and security. This bakes in permanently high levels of disillusionment.

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Squeezy John @johnspiers.co.uk · 27/02/2026

Can we just reflect on the fact that the Tories got only 1.8% of the vote in Gorton and Denton … and bear that in mind the next time Kemi Badenough opens her mouth?

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chiller @chiller.eurosky.social · 26/02/2026

If you haven't watched #DirtyBusiness & you're interested in UK politics, I recommend you watch it. It's a very clear illustration of the problem we have. Until we get big money out of politics, there is no such thing as politics. There's just the boss, replacing the last manger with the new one.

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

This is stenography, not news reporting. The BBC ought to provide some context, such as putting the scale of the changes which Reform claim are possible into context. This omits the major policy of revoking ILR and deporting legal migrants at unprecedented scale. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Reform promises agency to ensure illegal migrant removals

The party's new home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf says it would be a

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Sathnam Sanghera @sathnam.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Lost my phone in London, with four credit cards and £150 cash in the case. Returned to me within 21 minutes. This hellhole of a city eh.

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Hildur Knútsdóttir @hildur.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

I regularly see people wondering how it's possible that there are so many musicians and writers and film makers and artists from a tiny nation like Iceland. And the answer is really simple: State funding for art education and artists. I literally get a salary from the government to write books.

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Billy Bragg @billybragg.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Just going to leave this here

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Truly remarkable.

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Intellect Books @intellectbooks.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Today’s #SaturdayShelfie comes from the shelves of Jonathan Petherbridge, whose book Vernacular Theatre: Making Theatre with Community explores how storytelling grows from the ground up. A collection as eclectic and thoughtful as his practice. What’s on your shelves right now? Peth/Jonathan

Green bookshelf filled with a variety of books, a small drum, and a ball of twine, with a large leaf partially covering the bottom shelf.

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Peth/Jonathan @jpeth.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

This comes out today, & the writing of it has been almost as fascinating as co-creating the shows it deals with - work that emerged from and added to community. Ta to the people @intellectbooks.bsky.social and London Bubble who saw me through - plus all the creators who made and performed the work.

Beneath the title “Vernacular Theatre - Making Theatre with Community”, a young girl throws pieces of torn paper into the air - a neutral expression on her face.

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Dan Rebellato @danrebellato.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Strange that senior figures at the BBC who edited out the 'peacefully and patriotically' bit of Trump's speech lose their jobs, while the 1,500+ rioters on January 6th who also clearly omitted that bit of Trump's speech get pardoned.

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Russell England @russellengland.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

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Minority representation on TV causes outrage

There has been widespread support for prominent Reform MP Sarah Pochin after she complained about the over-representation of minorities on television.

Said one angry viewer, "She's right. Every time you turn on the telly there's another Reform MP being interviewed by Laura Kuenssberg."

She added, "I respect their way of life and their strange customs, but Reform MPs comprise only 0.7 percent of the House of Commons. Yet Nigel Farage is on Question Time more than Fiona Bruce."

"I'm not prejudiced. Some of my best friends are swivel-eyed loons, but enough is enough. There are too many people with angry red faces on television."

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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Nothing on the BBC Radio news this morning. Nothing I could find on their website. This is an MP from the party whose lead in the opinion polls normally ensures them wall-to-wall coverage. She spouts racist nonsense for which even she feels obliged to apologise. What on earth are they playing at?

lbc.co.uk

Reform’s Sarah Pochin forced to apologise after claiming adverts 'full of black people' drive her 'mad’ | LBC

The Runcorn and Helsby MP was responding to a viewer live on air who complained about the demographics of advertising.

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Kevin the Librarian 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈 @the-librarian.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Tesco said it now expected full-year 2025/26 adjusted operating profit of between 2.9 billion pounds and 3.1 billion pounds, up from previous guidance of between 2.7 billion pounds and 3 billion pounds and versus 3.13 billion pounds made in 2024/25

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Peth/Jonathan @jpeth.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Look up Vivian Gussin Paley’s work. As a teacher in Chicago, she invited children of under 5 to dictate stories to her, then made a space for them to play them out while she read them to the whole class. It encouraged them to tell their stories and feel their power. She wrote many brilliant books.

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New School of the Anthropocene @nsota.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

The BBC's contribution to a civic climate of rage, despair and hatred is sizeable. It's constant amplification of extremist right-wing positions is utterly reprehensible.

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Kevin the Librarian 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈 @the-librarian.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Billy Bragg has started a ‘reclaim the lampposts’ campaign and is happy to supply these stickers for you to attach to lampposts with flags on. If you want to call the Xenophobes out then send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Billy Bragg at Bragg Office PO Box 6830, Bridport DT6 9BH

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Peth/Jonathan @jpeth.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

In the big scheme this is not important, but in the little and local world it might be. In Catford three pubs & a cinema have closed in a year. Now one of the last snooker clubs in our area is also going. Used by all ages and backgrounds. Lots of fathers & sons. Another rip in the social fabric.

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Amee Vanderpool @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

WOW. This new Ari Kuschnir short about Donald Trump's White House ballroom is AMAZING.

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Peth/Jonathan @jpeth.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Ladywell Playtower, an iconic, historic building that enriched the Lewisham community for generations, is falling into ruin. Will you join me and urge the Mayor of Lewisham and local councillors to save it? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...

you.38degrees.org.uk

Save Ladywell Playtower

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Nick Reed @nickinmasham.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

This is beautiful 🥺 Statement by Sophie and Colin Hortman, children of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark who were assassinated at the weekend.

Sophie and Colin Hortman wrote, “We are devastated and heartbroken at the loss of our parents, Melissa and Mark. They were the bright lights at the center of our lives, and we can’t believe they are gone. Their love for us was boundless. We miss them so much."

“We want everyone to know that we are both safe and with loved ones," they continued. "We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support we have received, and we appreciate your respect for our family’s privacy as we grieve."

“If you would like to honor the memory of Mark and Melissa, please consider the following: Plant a tree. Visit a local park and make use of their amenities, especially a bike trail. Pet a dog. A golden retriever is ideal, but any will do," they said. "Tell your loved ones a cheesy dad joke and laugh about it. Bake something — bread for Mark or a cake for Melissa, and share it with someone. Try a new hobby and enjoy learning something. Stand up for what you believe in, especially if that thing is justice and peace."

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Saganism @sagan.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Isaac Asimov on, "If God is Dead, Everything is Permitted?"

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KateW @kateweb.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Excellent sleep - as described, arrived as expected and well packaged. 5 stars,would sleep again.

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Miranda Keeling @mirandakeeling.com · 29/05/2025

Man in Victoria: Everyone's so negative. Know what I mean? Woman: No.

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Peth/Jonathan @jpeth.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I’m glad I happened to spend one minute of my Monday morning hearing this helpful and uplifting truth…

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Peth/Jonathan @jpeth.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

The juxtaposition in the @lrb.co.uk of the articles on the Cold War (from the Russian perspective), and Paul Taylor’s writing on DeepSeek is surely deliberate. It places major political tensions of the past alongside the major technological tensions of the future. Titanic/tectonic struggles both.

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Peth/Jonathan @jpeth.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Eileen at work… (Actually, what he tries to say here doesn’t make sense).

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Peth/Jonathan @jpeth.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

So there’s such a thing as a ‘profanity accountant’. Which my family probably think I should avail myself of. (Wazzocks). Begs the question what other accountants would be useful in this life.

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Libby Whittemore @libbage55.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

#BlueskyResistance #Voices4Victory #ProudBlur Advertisement at a London bus stop. Ya gotta love the British…

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