Reposted by Peter Savage.Paul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 2hNo, ‘gifting season’ is not approaching. Fuck *off* with that language. 😎 8652
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 3hI assume that accounts that only ever, without comment, repost and never say anything themselves are bots? 000
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 5hA better tactic might be to attract more young women by promising them that they'll be safe. 000
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 13hExcellent decision. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukBurnham scraps controversial plans to curb jury trialsThe key policy idea announced by David Lammy when he was justice secretary will no longer go ahead. 140
Reposted by Peter Savage.Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 03/10/2026A man builds an IED. He sets it off in a busy public street. Shrapnel flies about hitting cars, homes and a child's bedroom. It's a miracle nobody is injured. And Reform MP Sarah Pochin calls his imprisonment "disproportionate" and "two tier justice." 2842519914
Reposted by Peter Savage.Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026UAE officials have warned the UK that a severe punishment for Man City could hurt future Emirati investment in Britain, Bloomberg reports. This is the perfect argument for keeping foreign money out of football. 2684084928
Reposted by Peter Savage.James Austin @jamesdaustin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026When you've got senior members trying to find places to hide and are having to rule out physical violence from proponents... ...maybe a motion is slightly dodgy? 2013828
Reposted by Peter Savage.Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 01/10/2026"I should just point out that we don't have any Lib Dems on the panel as they only have 71 MPs, but Suella Braverman is here because Reform have 8 MPs" 1142474778
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Really? BBC News are now spending part of their main programme plugging light entertainment! 100
Reposted by Peter Savage.Peter Walker @peterwalker99.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Just for clarity I did quote GfP properly. They asked that a fairly long quote be used in full. I replied to say that for story-length reasons that was probably not possible but that I’d fairly précis anything not used in full. Which I did. They did not object to this in advance. 46111
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The USA is a barbaric country. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukTennessee death row inmate Christa Pike taken to hospital after attempted execution, lawyer saysHer lawyer says Pike is being "provided life-saving measures" after two syringes of pentobarbital. 010
Reposted by Peter Savage.Robert Shrimsley @robertshrimsley.bsky.social · 30/09/2026If Reform did something like this with mosques we might think they were a bit racist. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...thetimes.comJewish Greens face sanctions for belonging to ‘Zionist’ synagoguesThe Green Party rejected an amendment to protect Jewish members attending self-declared ‘Zionist’ organisations from reports of racism 1515040
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Siri show me the most predictable comment in UK politics. 000
Reposted by Peter Savage.Helen Barnard @helenbarnard.bsky.social · 29/09/2026We shouldn't have a Quiet Carriage on the train. We should have a NoisyCcarriage. If you want to watch or listen to the phone without headphones, or have loud and never-ending conversations, you go and sit in the Noisy Carriage. The rest of the train is de facto Quiet. Who's with me? 2026929
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 29/09/2026When I'm emperor I pledge to ban all news outlets from using vox pops. 221
Reposted by Peter Savage.Susan 🐝🐓🪴🌻🇪🇺🇺🇦 @susanf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Why are BBC breakfast promoting the new book by convicted criminal Jeffrey Archer?? 3102
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 28/09/2026'26 mothers and babies' hardly fighting age men which is the usual excuse for racism. www.edp24.co.uk/news/2658885...edp24.co.ukCouncil to 'robustly' fight plan to house 26 asylum seekers in Fenland villageCouncillors have pledged to fight Government plans to house asylum seekers in Leverington, near Wisbech, fearing the move could lead to a wider… 020
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Or he was just lying. BBC News "It's possible Trump was talking off the cuff, or that he was talking about something unconnected." 020
Reposted by Peter Savage.David Sheppard @oilsheppard.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Pensions minister Torsten Bell not letting his beef with Jim Ratcliffe go, telling a fringe event at Labour’s conference: “I'll tell you what if I was if I was running Manchester United, I wouldn't be talking about anybody else being on the slide.” 073
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Film you've watched more than six times with a GIFstatic.klipy.comHumphrey Bogart in Casablanca: Beautiful FriendshipALT: Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca: Beautiful Friendship 020
Reposted by Peter Savage.Stephen Kinsella @stephenstroud.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I predict that Musk’s attempt to suppress this film will be every bit as successful as Meta’s attack on Sarah Wynn-Williams’ book. And the many awards judges around the world who care about culture have an opportunity to play their part. Let’s give Big Tech all the recognition it deserves 0198
Reposted by Peter Savage.Plashing Vole @plashingvole.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Two per region except for the Westminster area, which continues to require about 40 politicians’ old school chums to read out their WhatsApps in front of Big Ben. 23111
Reposted by Peter Savage.Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026"The Bank of England was set up by Tony Blair" It's easy to forget that Tony Blair had been in power since 1694 when the Bank of England was founded. Good job Brain of Britain Liz Truss is here to remind us. 2381823480
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 25/09/2026A small fine incoming. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukMan City charges latest: Decision made in 115 charges caseBreaking news and reaction to Manchester City declining to comment on 115 charges report. 110
Reposted by Peter Savage.Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 25/09/2026It's certainly quite the position for someone who has ended up leader because their predecessor was arrested on suspicion of assault and coercive/controlling behaviour. I think the BSL interpreter has captured the tone very well. 1015231
Reposted by Peter Savage.John Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 24/09/2026Everyone, stop what you are doing. I've discovered there is a politician called Teresa May running for city council in British Columbia. And this is from one of her campaign videos. Never have two people with the same name had such different vibes. 59740124
Reposted by Peter Savage.Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Good. Now arrest those who were with him for conspiracy, and then arrest those who tried to set fire to a hotel for arson. And then proscribe the group as a terrorist organisation. Which is what you are if you use violence for political ends. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comPolice arrest far-right activist Daniel Thomas after dinghy slashed in ChannelThirty-seven-year-old in custody on suspicion of crimes including criminal damage with intent to endanger life 1123014852
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 23/09/2026By the time the BBC got around to reporting this I'm not sure it still counted as news. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukPolice looking at video of anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas slashing at boat with knifeDaniel Thomas, known to his supporters as Danny Tommo, livestreamed a video of the alleged incident. 021
Reposted by Peter Savage.Paul Bernal @paulbernal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026No, arresting ‘Danny Tommo’ won’t make him a martyr. *Not* arresting him will fuel his agenda. 611252252
Reposted by Peter Savage.Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Find it both grating and frankly, deeply weird, that Zack Polanski’s leaflets are simply dishonest about where he lives. Literally nobody cares. It’s normal to move within London. “Hackney man seeks job in Camden” is not something you need to play word games around. 3629332
Reposted by Peter Savage.Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026🔴 Royal British Legion Says It Wants ‘No Association’ With Anti-Migrant Group Behind Poppy Fundraisers Exclusive: The charity says it never authorised a Hampshire group’s ‘Raise the Poppies’ appeal, as crowdfunding sites take pages down bylinetimes.com/2026/09/22/r...bylinetimes.comRoyal British Legion Says It Wants 'No Association' With Anti-Migrant Group Behind Poppy FundraisersThe charity says it never authorised a Hampshire group's 'Raise the Poppies' appeal, as crowdfunding sites take pages down 18666283
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Strava has just suggested that I follow Tom Evans, winner of UTMB and Western States, because we 'compete on the same leader boards.' I don't think compete is the right word. #running 061
Reposted by Peter Savage.Jay Rayner @jayrayner1.bsky.social · 21/09/2026On the BBC News Katya Adler has just described Germany, where the far right AFD keep winning elections, as entering 'uncharted political territory'. Hmmm. Where Germany is concerned I think that territory is pretty well charted. 563910736
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Are indicators an expensive optional extra in Norfolk? Asking for everyone who passed their driving test elsewhere. 000
Reposted by Peter Savage.Robert Hutton @roberthutton.co.uk · 20/09/2026I can't get over how visibly insane he is these days. This is like reading a note from your great aunt who insists she used to be married to Winston Churchill. 5641183
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Can't blame them. www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comManchester United Muslim fans group calls on co-owner Jim Ratcliffe to quitSupporters’ club says billionaire should stand down after ‘completely unacceptable’ comments on the UK and empire 022
Reposted by Peter Savage.Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 19/09/2026NEW MRP JUST DROPPED: All but four constituencies in GB support UK membership of the EU. In those four, the most popular option was 'Don't Know' (Ashfield, Clacton, Great Yarmouth and Boston and Skegness). 37571197
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 19/09/2026When you run a parkrun over a minute faster than when you last did it and end up last in your age group. That! 080
Reposted by Peter Savage.Holger Hestermeyer @hhesterm.bsky.social · 19/09/2026How is this news? billionaire oil person says uk needs to drill more and tax less, though, of course, he‘s actually in Monaco. And he would do more in the uk if the state subsidised him more. Dear BBC, that‘s like me saying the uk‘s problem is underpaid law profs. www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comBillionaire Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UKIneos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea. 64892241
Reposted by Peter Savage.Sean Jones KC @seanjones.org · 18/09/2026Let’s show some community and decency 24730
Reposted by Peter Savage.Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026“There can be no more trying to pretend there’s a respectable anti-immigration position which is meaningfully distinguishable from far right thuggery” We must actively make racism shameful again. Because this is where it has led and it’s unforgivable. No more indulging ignorance and hate. 20594196
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 18/09/2026There's quite a lot of us old enough to remember watching it happen. 010
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Just done one of those silly online quizzes that claimed to guess my age from my choice of movies. It came up with an answer exactly half my actual age. 001
Reposted by Peter Savage.Fionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Just remember this when these louts try and suggest that it is people arriving in small boats that are the criminal problem. In fact the louts ARE the criminals, disturbing our peace and harming our charities and volunteers. That used to be considered a seriously aggravating feature for sentence 720394
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 16/09/2026A review written by someone who's telling you they haven't read the books without telling you that. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...theguardian.comSlow Horses season six review – it gets harder to enjoy Gary Oldman’s spy thriller every yearThe show’s creator has gone, it’s been retooled as a conventional thriller and it feels like it’s starting to run out of ideas – even if it’s as slick and confident as ever 121
Reposted by Peter Savage.Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 16/09/2026The Tories have attacked appointment of TUC chief Paul Nowak as a director of Bank of England, saying: "The last thing our country needs is a trade union leader helping to run the BofE." And yet it was a Tory government that in 2019 appointed the then TUC chief Frances O'Grady to the same role 21431129
Peter Savage. @pcsavage.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I'm clearly not a Utd fan but he comes across as either very poorly advised or an entitled brat. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukMan Utd: JJ Gabriel wants to leave - what happens now?On the night JJ Gabriel was supposed to become Manchester United's youngest player in history, the scramble is on to persuade him not to quit. 100