Neil Foster @neilrfoster.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Well done Bev Craig and the campaign. And great speech. Glad she mentioned Peterloo. Democracy was fought for with real sacrifice. The rights we have today were not willingly handed down from on high. Important we remember that today. 010
Reposted by Neil FosterSunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 29/07/2026"Many people from other countries have been caring for my Dad. I want those carers to know we appreciate you. We appreciate what you are doing to support people here" - Andy Burnham. Prime Minister www.gov.uk/government/s... 611033
Neil Foster @neilrfoster.bsky.social · 06/07/2026We'll be talking about this England match and legendary team performance for decades to come. Truly outstanding. Tuchel deserves credit too. 010
Neil Foster @neilrfoster.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Public services should be run the public interest. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comAll of a sudden Labour is rushing to do some good. Call it the 'Burnham effect' | Polly ToynbeeThe end of outsourcing government jobs is just one progressive idea set in motion in this pivotal byelection week, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee 000
Reposted by Neil FosterBridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Men should not beat up women. Full stop. No excuses. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/reform...huffingtonpost.co.ukReform MP Condemned After Urging England Team To 'Keep Winning' For Women's SafetyThe equalities minister Bridget Phillipson was quick to question Sarah Pochin's logic. 11323103
Neil Foster @neilrfoster.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Rest in peace Roy Hattersley. His book 'Choose Freedom' had a big influence on me when I was younger. www.thenewworld.co.uk/matt-kelly-r...thenewworld.co.ukRoy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, diesCommitted pro-European who formed half of the so-called dream ticket with Neil Kinnock was 93 000
Neil Foster @neilrfoster.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Pride and solidarity. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...theguardian.com‘Bigger and better than ever’: how Durham Pride beat Reform’s funding axe with help from the minersSolidarity between LGBTQ+ people and unions has saved an event denied ‘a single penny’ of council money 000
Neil Foster @neilrfoster.bsky.social · 26/04/202620 hours later and I am still in a tidal wave of dizzying excitement and disbelief. For City to come back from a 95th min goal (Rochdale's first shot on target), a pitch invasion, and to have the character and determination to not let go is extraordinary. What a team. What a game. We are York. 3up. 010
Neil Foster @neilrfoster.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Strongly recommend watching the film California Schemin'. Went to see it at the cinema with my son yesterday. Audacious and enthralling true story about two young rappers from Dundee wanting to break out. Great performances. Really enjoyed it! 010
Neil Foster @neilrfoster.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Remembering 1st Comic Relief in '86. Our headteacher said "just come in a funny costume". My Dad felled trees as a hobby so 8 year old me came wearing helmet, protective gloves & holding his smallest chainsaw to school. Got to 10.30 break before an ashen faced headteacher confiscated it. Good days. 010
Neil Foster @neilrfoster.bsky.social · 20/02/2026Treat yourself and your friends. One of the most gripping and delightful books I've ever read.* An immersive experience into 18th century London as well as a beautiful page turner. I loved it from start to finish and want to read it all again. *Well, audio book which is just outstandingly performed. 151
Neil Foster @neilrfoster.bsky.social · 26/12/2025A Christmas delight seeing Jennifer Saunders in Amandaland. Effortlessly stole the show with her character. Feel guilty for almost forgetting just how convincing she is. 031
Reposted by Neil FosterTim Burgess @tim-burgess.bsky.social · 22/12/2025It’s all about Mani today 427326
Neil Foster @neilrfoster.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Devastated to hear Mani has died. His bass guitar is the soundtrack of so many people's lives. Gone too soon. 010
Reposted by Neil FosterWorking Class History @workingclasshistory.com · 16/08/2025#OtD 16 Aug 1819 the Peterloo massacre took place when British cavalry charge into a crowd of 60,000-80,000 working-class people demanding the right to vote. 15 were murdered and up to 700 injured, including many women. Learn more in our podcast: workingclasshistory.com/2018/11/07/e... 09150
Reposted by Neil FosterChris Cooper @cmec22.bsky.social · 15/08/2025I know there's a lot going on at the moment, but Ronnie O'Sullivan has just made his second 147 OF THE MATCH in a semi-final vs Chris Wakelin. 021
Reposted by Neil FosterMusicians' Union (MU) @wearethemu.bsky.social · 23/07/2025“I want to thank the MU for the work you do to make sure that musicians are properly remunerated, that everyone feels able and safe to perform, and for the work you do to make sure live music is a part of towns and cities” Minister for Employment Alison McGovern MP is our 1st speaker #MUConference 132
Reposted by Neil FosterChi Onwurah @chionwurah.bsky.social · 19/07/2025Newcastle is known as a party city, rain, snow or shine and NorthernPride 🏳️🌈 is the best kind of party - open to everyone, free music and dancing, pride in who we are and everyone celebrating the right to love and be who we chose 081
Neil Foster @neilrfoster.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Still a truly outstanding athletic achievement. m.youtube.com/watch?v=mi9K...m.youtube.comJonathan Edwards: Men's Triple Jump World RecordYouTube video by World Athletics 010
Reposted by Neil FosterDuncan Weldon @duncanweldon.bsky.social · 27/05/2025We need, as a society, to denormalise video calls. A phone call is fine 90% of the time. We don’t need to be able to see each other. 1114012
Neil Foster @neilrfoster.bsky.social · 21/04/2025Loved 'The Black Dog' by Kevin Bridges. Fantastic characters and writing with memorable and realistic lines. Had no idea it would be this good. 000
Reposted by Neil FosterTim Burgess @tim-burgess.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Forgot I was on a phone call about council tax Them: What band are you in Me: Erm, The Charlatans Them: Your council tax band? 😬 985770719
Reposted by Neil FosterSusie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Word of the day is ‘foxy’ (19th century), used of weather that misleads you into thinking it’s extremely warm when in reality it’s pretty chilly. 491405225
Reposted by Neil FosterCelia Richardson @celiarichardson.bsky.social · 08/03/2025I tied these ribbons to the railings today outside what was HMP Holloway. There is no other sign at the site to remind people that a thousand suffragettes were imprisoned here and some were tortured. #InternationalWomensDay 1155780
Reposted by Neil FosterAuschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 27/01/2025Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers. This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder. Auschwitz took time. 10505284922436
Reposted by Neil Fosterjustinmadders.bsky.social @justinmadders.bsky.social · 25/01/2025www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comGig economy firms warned by UK government they may be operating illegallyCompanies supplying ‘freelance’ workers contacted by minister over practices that could breach employment law 001
Reposted by Neil FosterAndy Bruce (Reuters) @bruceandy.bsky.social · 17/01/2025Believe it or not, gilts have now outperformed all G7 bonds this year apart from U.S. Treasuries. (h/t @chriswhittall.bsky.social for setting me on this path) 414552
Neil Foster @neilrfoster.bsky.social · 11/01/2025The Fraggle Rock song is definitely up there with the all time greatest theme tunes and intros to kids' TV programmes. Including The Mysterious Cities of Gold and of course The Raccoons. 010
Neil Foster @neilrfoster.bsky.social · 06/01/2025@susiedent.com Is there a word or phrase that sums up the emptiness following the removal of Christmas decorations (and tree)?! 010
Neil Foster @neilrfoster.bsky.social · 30/12/2024If you didn't see 'The Walk In' a few years ago on ITV it is now on Netflix. It stars the brilliant Stephen Graham and is well worth watching. Terrifying because it is true. Just as real is the courage of Hope Not Hate and people's ability to change for the better. www.netflix.com/gb/title/817...netflix.comWatch | Netflix 000
Neil Foster @neilrfoster.bsky.social · 14/12/2024Love this and also the fact that 1 in 10 Icelanders publish a book. Or at least did a decade ago. www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazin...bbc.co.ukIceland: Where one in 10 people will publish a bookIceland is experiencing a book boom. This Nordic nation of just over 300,000 people has more writers, more books published and more books read, per head, than anywhere else in the world. 010
Reposted by Neil FosterCelia Richardson @celiarichardson.bsky.social · 14/12/2024For those who’ve asked, there’s a full list of places where Sycamore Gap tree saplings will be planted here www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-...nationaltrust.org.ukSycamore Gap - 49 Trees of Hope recipientsSycamore Gap saplings to spread hope throughout the nation as recipients of the 49 ‘Trees of Hope’ announced 514329
Neil Foster @neilrfoster.bsky.social · 07/12/2024Terrific true story and so enjoyable to read. One of my favourite books this year. 072
Neil Foster @neilrfoster.bsky.social · 02/12/2024@newspenguin.bsky.social In some ways I enjoyed The Hotel Avocado more than The Satsuma Complex. Recommend. 120
