Owen @swowen.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Go and see the great exhibitions of textile designs by Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell at the Fashion and Textile Museum, they produced some beautiful work. 020 0
Reposted by OwenBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 17/08/2026Sunday Times digs into Reform's finances. Arron Banks hires private investigators to look into journalists. Kevin Hollinrake leads Tory response to Reform scrutiny. Banks hires investigators for Hollinrake. When you can’t answer the questions, investigate the people asking them. What a playbook.theguardian.comArron Banks hired private investigators to dig into Conservative party chairRevelation comes after it was disclosed that Reform UK backer had paid for spying on prominent journalist 716675 0
Reposted by OwenSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Who looks at these flags on roundabouts and lampposts and feels pride? Far right thugs and racists. And who looks at them with fear and loathing? Everyone else. National flags are being used as Nazi bunting by Reform and the far right. Let’s call this what it is. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comMan hit by van in Birmingham after residents take down union flags put up by anti-migrant groupPolice investigate incident on Thursday after witness claims seeing Raise the Colours logo on side of vehicle 1111212357 0
Owen @swowen.bsky.social · 29/03/2026Went to see 'Madfabulous' at the BFI this afternoon and that's exactly what it is - mad and fabulous! Thoroughly enjoyed it! 000 0
Reposted by OwenBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 09/02/2026The billionaire Media wants you to vote Reform. 19418198 0
Reposted by OwenOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Clear impartial analysis. Well worth 1 minute 46 of your time. www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...bbc.co.ukUnpicking the second Minneapolis shooting frame by frameBBC Verify has analysed footage of the shooting from multiple angles, piecing together a detailed picture of what happened. 37452222 0
Reposted by OwenPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 21/01/2026🚨The Petition calling for by-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party is now closing on 77,000 signatures! Let’s get it to the 100,000 needed! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73... 13327225 0
Reposted by OwenMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 12/01/2026People have been trying to talk London down, but the evidence tells a different story. Last year saw: The lowest murder rate per capita since records began The fewest murders of those aged under 25 this century One of the lowest numbers of homicides for almost three decades 0894278 0
Reposted by OwenThe Bear @bearlypolitics.co.uk · 28/12/2025The American trolls on Substack can get so… weird. 1915418 0
Reposted by OwenDuncan Jones @manmademoon.bsky.social · 16/12/2025“The UK will always treasure the special relationship we have with the United Sta-“ “Give me money.” “For decades our Special Relation-“ “Give me money?” “Through thick and thin, in good times and bad, these two nations have always known that when one of us asks-“ “GIVE ME MONEY!” 2030237 0
Owen @swowen.bsky.social · 15/12/2025I saw this fresco on Thursday when I went art-hunting in churches in Florence. 010 0
Owen @swowen.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Visited the Fra Angelico exhibition at San Marco and Palazzo Strozzi in Florence today - fabulous! 020 0
Reposted by OwenMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 02/12/2025In London, flu cases are three times higher than this time last year. Protect yourself by getting your flu vaccine so you can make the most of Christmas and the festive season. Check if you’re eligible and book your appointment: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services... 37341 0
Reposted by OwenMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 01/12/2025On World AIDS Day, we remember all those we've lost to HIV/AIDS related illness and unite in our battle against the virus. We’ve committed to zero new transmission of HIV in the capital by 2030. We’ll continue to work with partners to tackle the stigma of getting tested and treated. 115341 0
Owen @swowen.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Astonishing how different the coverage is with the media shouting about the chancellor "misleading" the public compared to the outright lies of the tories being ignored. Where was the forensic fact checking of the liar johnson? 001 0
Owen @swowen.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Fab song with the fabulous Poly Styrene. A Christmas favourite! 043 0
Reposted by OwenEast Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 30/11/2025This week showed what online communities can do. By sharing the petition for an inquiry into Russian influence, people have forced Parliament to act.eastangliabylines.co.ukRussian influence petition surges past 100,000 signaturesA petition demanding a full inquiry into Russian influence in UK politics has passed 100,000 signatures 15446154 0
Reposted by OwenFra Angelico @fra-angelico.bsky.social · 29/11/2025Annunciation www.wikiart.org/en/fra-angelico/ann… 022 0
Reposted by OwenSupertanskiii @supertanskiiii.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Foreigners have created fake patriot accounts for years, they know the far right will boost ad revenue by sharing disinfo bait that provokes mindless outrage. The result? Thick emotional UK racists aren’t just conned by foreigners they hate, they’re also making them very rich. Slow fucking clap. 1226772 0
Reposted by OwenMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 25/11/2025Today we celebrated 100 million free school meals provided to children in London’s state primary schools 🎉 17912 0
Reposted by OwenChild Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · 12/11/2025We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for the government to fully scrap the two-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life. By fully scrapping the two-child limit the government can deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities, and in the UK's potential. 17527 0
Owen @swowen.bsky.social · 24/11/2025So sad to hear of the death of Jimmy Cliff. He wrote some great songs and helped to popularise reggae around the world. Jimmy's music is sunshine and happiness, anger and righteousness. 000 0
Reposted by OwenBig Issue @bigissue.com · 23/11/2025Something to be proud of. This is how Grant feels about selling Big Issue. This Christmas, you can make a difference for vendors: ❤️ Buy a magazine from your local vendor 🎁 Buy a £36.99 Vendor Support Kit on our website And don’t forget to stop and talk to your vendor. 👉 bigissue.com/christmas 1167 0
Owen @swowen.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Y'know what really irritates me? Politicians telling me what I'm worried about. I'm not worried about asylum seekers, I'm worried about politicians using them as a football to get attention. I *am* worried about poverty, homelessness, the sad changes happening in my country making it worse... 010 0
Reposted by OwenOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 16/11/2025There were 93 homicides in London last year: population 9 million In New York - population 8.5 million - there were 391. London's homicide figure is 6 times lower than LA, 9 times lower than Miami, 17 times lower than Chicago. And it's falling year on year despite the population increasing 781819612 0
Owen @swowen.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Saw Christmas Karma this afternoon- loved it! Who knew the Spirit of Christmas Past travelled with her own mariachi band! Some lovely songs that’ll become favourites. Fabulous! 020 0
Owen @swowen.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Good grief! It shouldn't be about him at all. It should be about the country! 010 0
Reposted by OwenFra Angelico @fra-angelico.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Annunciation and Adoration of the Magi www.wikiart.org/en/fra-angelico/ann… 031 0
Reposted by OwenBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 03/11/2025Nigel Farage currently railing against Parliament being full of "professional politicians". He founded UKIP in 1993 and was first elected as an MEP in 1999, twenty-six years ago. Less than 5% of current MPs (31 to be precise) have a longer career in politics than Farage. ~AA 841414501 0
Reposted by OwenSupertanskiii @supertanskiiii.bsky.social · 26/10/2025Well fucking played, Caerphilly 😂 1357792 0
Owen @swowen.bsky.social · 26/10/2025Theatre Royal Stratford East with the statue of Joan Littlewood keeping watch for new ideas… 010 0
Owen @swowen.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Gorgeous altarpiece which I'll be seeing again in a few weeks time in Florence. The dark-haired shepherd is thought to be a self-portrait of Ghirlandaio. 020 0
Reposted by OwenAlex Hall Hall @alexhh.bsky.social · 19/10/2025And THIS is the man the British government decided to honour with a second state visit? THIS is the man wined and dined at Windsor Castle, hosted by the Royal Family, lauded and feted at Chequers? The stench. The shame. 1516350 0
Owen @swowen.bsky.social · 19/10/2025Saw the new documentary about Marianne Faithfull - 'Broken English' - yesterday as part of the London Film Festival. Worth seeing if you can. 030 0
Reposted by OwenOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 19/10/2025Yes, it's true. Trump really did post an AI video of himself - in a crown - dumping shit on people protesting against him. This is a man Nigel Farage calls "inspirational". 120936327 0
Owen @swowen.bsky.social · 14/10/2025Went to the David Bowie Centre at the V&A East Storehouse today. 020 0
Reposted by OwenByline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 14/10/2025Nigel Farage Teams Up With Extreme Anti-Abortion Group and Calls for Debate on Restricting Abortion Rights in UK – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2024/11/29/n...bylinetimes.comNigel Farage Teams Up With Extreme Anti-Abortion Group and Calls for Debate on Restricting Abortion Rights in UKThe Reform Leader is joining forces with a US-based Christian legal group, which campaigns for abortion to be outlawed around the world 50264205 0
Reposted by OwenAlice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 13/10/2025I’m sure they didn’t mean to eliminate the woman in this image. 1201941377 0
Reposted by OwenHacked Off @hackedoff.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Do you want fair, independent press regulation? Do you want to protect ordinary people from press abuse? Do you want to restore trust in the press? So do Hugh Grant & Jacqui Hames. Sign the petition to change the law. Let's demand change you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-... #BetterMediaBillyou.38degrees.org.ukA Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair RegulationFor too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences. They’ve hacked phones, listened to ... 213986 0
Reposted by OwenAlex Hall Hall @alexhh.bsky.social · 29/09/2025this is excellent by @peteroborne : government should not be run by political advisors, who know and care nothing about good policy, principles , integrity, just “winning” open.substack.com/pub/bylinesu...open.substack.com'The Most Powerful Individual in Britain' – Peter Oborne on Morgan McSweeneyPeter Oborne’s exclusive Byline Times reporting exposes how Keir Starmer's chief strategist is driving a Labour Government towards defeat by the far-right 68436 0
Reposted by OwenFra Angelico @fra-angelico.bsky.social · 20/09/2025Cortona Polyptych www.wikiart.org/en/fra-angelico/cor… 011 0
Owen @swowen.bsky.social · 13/09/2025Went to see the new Neo-Impressionist exhibition at the National Gallery- well worth a viewing. 030 0
Reposted by OwenOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 08/09/2025I may have said it before, but my God, I hate that man. Unable to visit my Alzheimer's ridden mother - telling my young children that we needed to abide by all the rules not just for ourselves but for our neighbours and friends too. Meanwhile that arrogant tosser did what the fuck he wanted. 1432258594 0
