simonproven.bsky.social @simonproven.bsky.social · 07/10/2026We get no post for days then suddenly all at once. Clearly not even trying any more. Many years ago one of our then neighbours noticed we had no 2nd deliveries. They complained; after an investigation our postie was sacked for routinely taking the 2nd delivery home and delivering it the next day. 140
simonproven.bsky.social @simonproven.bsky.social · 06/10/2026The £100k threshold has been adjusted down every year by inflation. Just stop with this nonsense. 100
simonproven.bsky.social @simonproven.bsky.social · 05/10/2026There are visible dips in income bands where there’s a drop in income at £100k because of the 60% tax band. Also at 40%. Many will clearly try to stay out of the higher band if it makes financial sense. The main lever is pension contributions. 320
simonproven.bsky.social @simonproven.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Whenever I see an advertisement and they say “keep away from children” I always think “sound advice”. 1230
simonproven.bsky.social @simonproven.bsky.social · 26/09/2026You probably can’t handle all of them. I’m happy to help share the load. 110
Reposted by @simonproven.bsky.socialSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Jim Ratcliffe, tax-dodging Brexiter billionaire living in Monaco, says the poorest and most vulnerable should have their rights & benefits removed to bolster our economy. Don’t bother telling us this rancid man’s opinions unless you say how much he’s avoided in tax and what Brexit is costing us all. 551528470
Reposted by @simonproven.bsky.socialMike Smith @blogshank.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Very pleased to have been an early reader for this novel, which has now been published. I’m a sucker for weird and wonderful sci-fi written in a future dialect. 033
simonproven.bsky.social @simonproven.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Trump says AI safety fears are a hoax. Oh no. 110
Reposted by @simonproven.bsky.socialBen Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Ideal woman got that double anus, triple rectum and, of course, a HUGE dorsme. 2041156112
Reposted by @simonproven.bsky.socialHassinator @hassinator.bsky.social · 13/09/2026a great letter in the times today. perhaps worth sharing in these troubled times. #RNLI #heroes 4059822392
Reposted by @simonproven.bsky.socialDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 12/09/2026I resigned from ExxonMobil today. I spent the last three years doing fossil fuel extraction research at both BP and ExxonMobil. Neither company is acting responsibly. They are racing to maximize extraction while the window to act closes, and gambling with our lives. More below. 145136924892
Reposted by @simonproven.bsky.socialProf Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Oops!! I think we can safely say, then, that these are going to be given the green light So, everyone in Holborn & St Pancras, you know where to put your cross @zackpolanski.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comNorth Sea gasfield decision likely delayed until after Holborn and St Pancras byelectionGreens accuse Labour of hiding position to avoid criticism before contest, in which Zack Polanski is standing 323897
simonproven.bsky.social @simonproven.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Are those firemen in the room with you now Donald? 020
Reposted by @simonproven.bsky.socialJames Ball @jamesrball.com · 07/09/2026If every statement about Extinction Rebellion had opened with "Climate change is the single biggest issue facing humanity, and we understand why people have legitimate concerns the world isn't doing enough to tackle it…" this approach might be *faintly* defensible. But they didn't, and it isn't. 12730279
Reposted by @simonproven.bsky.socialMic Wright @brokenbottleboy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026A detail missing from The Times story… the woman who took the photo shared it to a Facebook group called ‘South east patriots’. 23743331490
Reposted by @simonproven.bsky.socialMollie Goodfellow @hansmollman.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Picking on the RNLI and thinking you are the good guys is such a great example of what is presumably an irreversible brain rot, like if you opened up the bonnet on those heads it would be like when a peach has gone too mushy to be saved 121035180
Reposted by @simonproven.bsky.socialDavid Smith @avaragado.org · 08/09/2026It’s only a couple of days since Farage and Reform were caught red-handed trying to break election law and then lying about it, and it’s already disappeared. 013
Reposted by @simonproven.bsky.socialAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 03/09/2026The utter hypocrisy of Kemi Badenoch here, after banning myself and the late great David Hencke from Conservative Party conference last year. Needless to say my application to attend this year on behalf of Byline Times has still not been approved 21924288
Reposted by @simonproven.bsky.socialStuart McDonald @actuarybyday.bsky.social · 04/09/2026It looks like there may have been around 1,000 additional deaths in England and Wales during the August heatwave. The chart shows deaths occurring in each week of 2025 and 2026. I've added an estimate of deaths which have not yet been registered, and marked heatwave weeks with red borders. 1/3 12111
Reposted by @simonproven.bsky.socialDavid Smith @avaragado.org · 04/09/2026Is the latest Reform/Farage scandal coverage on BBC News going to be "hound Jason Arday into the grave" endless or "Kemi Badenoch defends a Nazi" forgotten after a day? 011
simonproven.bsky.social @simonproven.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Indeed it gives the impression there was a case to answer in the first place. How about “Khan victim of scam driven by misleading headlines in right wing media” 100
simonproven.bsky.social @simonproven.bsky.social · 31/08/2026I really had hoped for a different ending to this one 010
Reposted by @simonproven.bsky.socialGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 28/08/2026I know this isn't terrorism. You know this isn't terrorism. The authorities know this isn't terrorism. But, once again, they have labelled protesters "terrorists", as part of the long-running programme to ensure that no one dares protest about anything any more. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comSeven charged with damaging Trump’s Scottish golf course accused of ‘terrorist connection’Course at Donald Trump’s Turnberry resort was painted with words ‘Gaza is not 4 sale’ and clubhouse was sprayed with graffiti 13534501489
simonproven.bsky.social @simonproven.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Unfortunately not available on the nhs under 65. It’s expensive but seems good value to me given the benefits. 100
simonproven.bsky.social @simonproven.bsky.social · 22/08/2026I got paid one working day early yesterday. And my bank thinks I’ll also get paid one day late on Tuesday. Can bacs payments be cancelled before they arrive? 000
simonproven.bsky.social @simonproven.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Breaking news: eclipse in doubt after giant space crab grabs moon. 020
Reposted by @simonproven.bsky.socialCaroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 05/08/2026I can’t believe we’re still having a debate about whether there’s a trade off between job creation and measures to green the economy. There isn’t. The evidence was clear years ago - a green economy creates far more jobs than the fossil fuel economy it replaces. Come on Labour, catch up …theguardian.comGovernment contracts to require job creation instead of green targets under new rulesLouise Haigh says taxpayer money must benefit local communities amid backlash from environmental groups 481143388
simonproven.bsky.social @simonproven.bsky.social · 30/07/2026And Somerset, last night. That got put out in a matter of hours, though. 010
Reposted by @simonproven.bsky.socialBen Johnson 🏺👻 @gamedesignerben.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Layoffs hit Double Fine today, and I'm sorry to report that I was one of the ones hit. If you need a game designer with tech chops and 2+ decades of experience, here I am. 391072361
Reposted by @simonproven.bsky.socialLiberty @libertyhq.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Hugely concerning. This highlights flaws in UK counter-terror laws which sweep up activity most people would never consider to be terrorism - and confirms fears that those laws would increasingly be used to target direct action www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comPalestine Action activists face being sentenced as terrorists over bank damageExclusive: Judge intends to consider ‘terrorist connection’ after convicting five for damage to Barclays in Burnley 03017
Reposted by @simonproven.bsky.socialDavid Smith @avaragado.org · 19/07/2026A minister for AI is a great idea. Here's a thread of questions journalists should ask this minister, in no particular order, off the top of my head. I'm sure people can think of better ones. 🧵 121
simonproven.bsky.social @simonproven.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Yes. I find it quite wearing needing the windows open in the heatwave with such strong winds. 010
simonproven.bsky.social @simonproven.bsky.social · 14/07/2026There’s something wrong with the planet. 000
Reposted by @simonproven.bsky.socialRobert Hutton @roberthutton.co.uk · 07/07/2026Calling a by-election over the sovereign right of every MP to take secret gifts from a convicted criminal. What a time to be alive. 8739581164
simonproven.bsky.social @simonproven.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Working title: “The 40 year grudge”. 000
simonproven.bsky.social @simonproven.bsky.social · 03/07/2026I had my most recent bout of back pain starting in mid March. Physio has worked wonders and I am mostly pain free for the last few weeks. Maintaining muscle mass is important for us oldies, for health span as well as life span. I too am 54. 110
simonproven.bsky.social @simonproven.bsky.social · 03/07/2026I had a wheelie bin thrown across the road at me as I cycled past, hours after England were knocked out in 2010. I don’t relish the Monday morning commute win or lose. 120
simonproven.bsky.social @simonproven.bsky.social · 03/07/2026OfCom have been asleep at the wheel with Michael Grade in charge. Maybe something will change now? 010
