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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Efficiency Savings AKA fewer people doing more work.

stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Excellent point but the image you chose is of a power station's cooling towers. That's steam, not smoke. Not being a pedant, it's just not helping the message.

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

To use a politician’s language, let me be clear, the United Kingdom has nothing to boast about in relation to Pensions. Eighth in the World Pensions League. Source = House of Commons Library. So @labouruk.bsky.social can STFU commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...

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Pensions: international comparisons

A look at how UK pensions compare with those in other countries. The note compares the UK state pension with similar systems in Europe and goes on to look more broadly at the structural differences in...

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Well the age old ‘divide and rule’ tactic is going well for the billionaires and neoliberals; we’ve got daily pensioner bashing and getting the young grifters (or NEETS as they’re being rebranded) pitted against each other. Meanwhile, no one, least of all @labouruk.bsky.social looking at the rich..

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I just despair that politicians and many others go for the weakest in society, not those rich. All of whom didn’t get their money in a bubble. It was either your money or off that backs of your labour.

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This is what history says. The West enforcing it's narrative around the world for its definition of what is 'right'.

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Yes! Happy birthday to Bruce and long may he keep speaking truth to power, and by power I mean orange eff whits.

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

And then we have the BBC and MSM in general...

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Well all I can say is I must have been too obtuse. What I mean is Israel, as a concept and construct, is the problem here. That and sky fairies of any description.

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Choosing my words carefully, taking nothing away from the valid pain; I'd like to hear Palestinian survivors of Israel's systematic destruction of life and infrastructure, given the same warm, cuddly airtime. Or even after any Islamophobic attacks on UK soil #R4Today know their audience so well

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Was it on The Rest is Politics? I'll see if I can find it. GB has aged better than TB (as in wine aging) IMO.

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Benjamin? Elon? Melania? Kemi? Ooh! I know, Nadine!

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Asked about the state of the relationship between the UK & US, the prime minister said he believes it is "as strong as it's ever been" So we now know Andy is deluded. The UK now knows the US is NOT our ally. It will take a lot to repair the damage Trump and his Gov have done to confidence in the USA

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Happy birthday. I can't believe you made it to 60 #NoOffence So looking forward to the 3rd book with Peter Straub. Yours faithfully, Constant Reader

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Neoliberals want to end the triple-lock on state pension They inflict low wages, consign millions to poverty. Govt spending on state pension as % of GDP in G7 countries. Italy 12.8 France 12 Germany 9.8 Japan 8.9 USA 6.6 Canada 4.7 UK 4.7 UK has one of the least generous pensions in the G7.

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How does the UK State Pension measure up globally?

A global comparison of State Pension provision highlights the onus on individuals in the UK to build pension savings for their retirement, rather than leaving

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I don’t recognise him but am guessing it’s Earl Spencer, real name Charles Spencer. Apparently he has written a book.

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

@charliebrooker.bsky.social is going to have to really up his game if planning anymore #BlackMirror stories. We’ve already got robot dogs, AI/human guided drone weapons attacking individuals, drone surveillance at football matches, elderly arrested for peaceful protest, AI escaping sandboxes etc.!

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

First ever home roasting of coffee beans. The smell was as good as you’d expect. The degrees of roast in the same batch is quite variable. Will wait several days before grinding and tasting though to allow for gassing off. #Coffee #HomeRoasted #CoffeeSky

100 grams of green/raw coffee beans in a Tupperware tub sat on Hario scales The readout showing exactly 100 grams.

A Behmor 2020SR coffee roasting machine with its door open and light on. The roasting drum can be seen inside the machine.

Freshly roasted coffee beans in an open Tupperware container. In full sunlight. Variances in the degrees of browning of the bean can be seen.

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Who like toasting coffee and therefore have a common bond/interest? 👍

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Good work but I fear Tschabalala’s resilience will be tested by the trolls. That said, the particular shade of blue ought to be soothing to some of them 😉

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

What’s their beef? Nice Reform blue dress there!

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

To be fair, they don’t exactly hide their biases. 🙂

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

And that humanity will go on. Clearly missed the AI item.

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I know and it occurred to me, we are well past times when you could just pull the plug on a computer when it misbehaved. WiFi, UPS, fibre, satellites etc. We are royally screwed. #AI

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Len’s knees will be giving him trouble before long; better march while he can. Are women and daughters aren’t going to protect themselves.

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Strong Harry Potter vibes from her 👍

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I wonder who it was that destroyed the social housing stock and embraced neoliberalism ideals? Arguably leading to where we are at today.

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Well, if you can’t beat them, you can at least poke fun at them. Dover and Portsmouth blockades, but shorter. #FascistsInShorts #RaiseTheHems #StopTheBoasts

Men in black masks, black coats and black high cut shorts with the caption “who wears shorts? We wear shorts shorts. A line from an old song by The Royal Teens called short shorts

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Is that the same Nick as Nick Tory Boy Robinson?

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I was no fan of George Mudie, but I do remember a quote from him, speaking to a union course in Scarborough, “ ‘they’ always make the cuts wher they can’t hear the screams” Not sure if he was being original but it rings true again and again.

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

True, but I definitely had Déjà vu, am sure they interviewed Julia Donaldson about it only a few months ago. Yet Nick introduced it like a scoop.

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Also credit for not rising to Badenoch’s passive/aggressive comment re’ taking Barnett’s question literally. 🙂

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

And Badenoch expects people that can’t afford to live where they are to move to cheaper housing. Well the Tories better have plans to build more slum housing. #R4Today

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Oh dear! Badenoch and Barnett having a barney on #R4Today with Badenoch refusing to accept that the Tories had 14 years to sort welfare and defence. 😂

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Roll up! Roll up! Democracy for sale! That’s right, Trump is selling off the USA’s democracy. #ElectionBribe #ElectionPromise

The Whitehouse with a pale sky backdrop of the USA flag. Captioned Democract For Sale

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A Trump venture turns to shit? I’m Shocked I tells ya!

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

You and you facts! You come on here highlighting the illegality of the Dover and Portsmouth ‘protests’. Who do you think you are? 🙂 Anyway, where is Ryan Bridge when he’s needed.

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It looks like we currently spend double on US imports than the US spends on UK exports. Help me out here, who will sanctions hit most? Also, I think Canada might be happy to supply goods and services as well as join us in sanctions against Isreal. Reduced reliance on a fickle ally is good, right?

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The idea that the UK Government should take lessons from the USA and Isreal, on international diplomacy is laughable. Shame the sanctions don’t go as far as kicking arms suppliers to Isreal out of the UK.

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Good question. Could it be editorial direction from the people of the top who won’t or aren’t reliant on the State Pension? Also, nicely set against the preceding story of the £350m tax revenue loss by the exit of some billionaire emigrating to Greece.

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I can't believe a landowner is putting the iconic Glenelg to Skye ferry at risk. Support the local community and save the world famous Glenelg to Skye ferry by joining me and signing the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...

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Save the Glenelg - Skye ferry!

This ten minute crossing is famous around the world - and is believed to be the last turntable style ferry anywhere. It's an iconic part of Skye's history, but the ferry's operator says its futur...

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Lots of footage of Reform thugs at the moment but this screenshot of one @reformuk.bsky.social bully literally kicking a woman is disgraceful. Protecting ‘our’ women and children! From what? Your own thugs?

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stevehookham.bsky.social @stevehookham.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Looking forward to the organisation/s behind this being proscribed ASAP by your Government. Oh that’s right, they’re not a soft target like pensioners so I won’t hold my breath.

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Pro tip: If a politician can’t criticize Israel or Russia, or call for them to follow international law, the country they’re refusing to talk about is 100% bribing and/or blackmailing them. You do not want that person in government; you want them under investigation or in prison.

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