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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 17/09/2026

I already own a cravat so do not doubt me.

A dangerous man wearing a cravat to Lords rather than a tie. DANGEROUS.

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 10/09/2026

Of course, donate, but RNLI also does some wicked merch as a way of publicly showing your support.

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 25/08/2026

Name your favourite Bob. I once met Spit the Dog at Carrefour in Sutton Coldfield, my mum worked at the cheese counter.

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 25/08/2026

Post apocalyptic in comparison

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 29/07/2026

Chris Philp breathlessly "reporting" from a beach in Boulogne, about small boats on @thetimes.com radio this morning like a teenage Temu "auditor". Not a look to copy.

An English fascist "invading" a French beach in a weird D-Day parody.

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 02/07/2026

Much like a Temple, but quite a lot more expensive🤷‍♂️

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 01/07/2026

No more status quo is the message tonight at @neweconomics.bsky.social from a woman in the know👊

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 26/06/2026

I say more about this....

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 25/06/2026

Scenes around Marie's flat as the centerist dads of Bluesky rush to defend her

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 21/06/2026

It's only take 19 years, but I think my son finally sees the real me..

A fathers day card calling me a Strave Wanker and book on data and progressive politics❤️

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 02/06/2026

Tonight I have reached peak Bluesky

AC Grayling giving a talk on liberalism at the National Liberal Club

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 31/05/2026

Underdogs by @joelbudd.bsky.social . I brilliant analysis of “left behind” folk in the UK (and therefore the rise of populism) but slays a good few myths along the way.

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 25/05/2026

6 years ago I started keeping a journal as part of my recovery from brain injury. To the day, my first trip out was with my daughter to see Matt Forde’s Political Podcast. This was my review:

My review of Kier Starmers appearance at Matt Forde’s Political Podcast. I wasn’t impressed.

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 23/03/2026

Me suffering from a shocking lack of psychological safety on my first day as a @lsepbs.bsky.social student😜 #scopsy #orgpsy substack.com/@mrplace/not...

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 19/03/2026

I'm glad that the Times today has confirmed that Casper is an utter bastard.

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 19/03/2026

I would also like to apologise for my previous association with Peppa, which I clearly now regret, and will forthwith withdraw from public life. I want to thank everyone in advance for respecting my and my family's privacy.

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 06/03/2026

This is the sort of role I never even knew existed growing up, so I'm rather chuffed to have been asked @radixuk.bsky.social

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 03/03/2026

The mind boggles. These people are trusted with billions.

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 01/03/2026

I do hope this is real.

Two French customs officers welcoming economic migrants from Dubai home - on behalf of the tax authorities.

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 17/02/2026

An outstanding panel at school tonight #LSEEvents

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 12/02/2026

My latest Substack has very little to do with retail property, despite this excerpt. Sorry placemakers. It's far more interesting. Honest. open.substack.com/pub/markisal... @lsepbs.bsky.social #OSP #Orgpsy

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 08/02/2026

ChatGPT: Create a caricature of me and my job based on everything you know about me

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 05/02/2026

A cultural confession in my latest Substack - open.substack.com/pub/markisal...

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 21/01/2026

It's been done before…

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 11/01/2026

Good morning @bsky.app and, er, welcome?! I'm guessing starter packs are a thing again and I may be on one❤️

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 24/12/2025

Its that time of year where things get a bit spicy in Balham

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 23/12/2025

Come for the worthy debate about the nature of place, stay for the banging clip of Space in its prime. open.substack.com/pub/markisal...

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 13/12/2025

To be fair, it's a bit braver than a roundabout in Deganham

The North Korean leadership, addressing troops at a mass rally, stood on what looks like a massive St George's flag

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 18/11/2025

Hi @profgalloway.com you've criticised Nick Clegg for his time at Meta, but you do agree on one thing. BYWSTW - as the cool kids say... markisalwayslearning.substack.com/p/like-a-stu...

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 14/10/2025

People building big audiences on Substack tend to offer positive, life-coach-type content. I dont. substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 01/10/2025

I may be guilty of over-sharing on first Substack substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 21/09/2025

Strong Thelma and Louise vibes as we set off to Bournemouth…

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 19/09/2025

Looking good! Richmond station. Not me!

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 25/08/2025

As long as he stays off sport, @anandmenon.bsky.social is excellent. This is the best and most hopeful part. It seems obvious, why can’t the current government get their heads (and arms) around it?

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 14/08/2025

Couldn't resist for lunch!

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 09/08/2025

This is great article on a great series. More from Battacharya please @thetimes.com please. Thoughts @anandmenon.bsky.social 🤷‍♂️ The view from India: our Test rivalry with England is finally alive www.thetimes.com/article/7ad0...

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Mark Robinson @mr.place · 05/08/2025

Seems appropriate. Cheers!

A picture of the progressives tipple of choice. Kombucha.

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