Ian Thompson

The Man United crisis seems very early this year, is it El Niño?

In defence of Manchester’s Abu Dhabi deals: @mikeemmerich.bsky.social - a close ally of Sir Howard Bernstein and his upcoming biographer - writes a big essay for us, alleging that the city's critics are rewriting history. Among those criticised: The Mill... manchestermill.co.uk/in-defence-o...

I wish the men's lionesses were as good as the women's team ⚽️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

This is a great book about poverty and power, full of insight and humanity (and a few conclusions I disagree with). The final sentence, aimed at middle-class liberals like me, “When it comes to social inequality in Britain, what if poor people aren’t the problem”.

One Nation Tories might dispute Kemi Badenoch’s claim to be a traditional Tory. She’s definitely one of the “nasty” Tories that Theresa May failed to consign to history #NastyTory

Having all benefits stopping at a certain income is a daft tax law, but prioritising it when many families are struggling shows the Tories favour the wealthy over the majority of ordinary families #Tories #JustIgnorePoverty

Corporate support for women in STEM has shrunk & we're nowhere near equity. How we get back on track is the question at the heart of my new report, but I need your help to finish it off. Please donate or share! https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-me-finish-my-workplace-gender-equity-report

Burnham speech: An astonishing moment of radicalism and commitment iandunt.substack.com/p/burnham-sp...

In football, some club names stick… “Dirty Leeds” … “Occasionally epic York City” … and now “Cheating Man City”

Kemi Badanoch tapping into the old Tory myth that poverty is due to feckless living - next she’ll be advocating Poor Houses and public flogging of beggars

Patrick Blower @blowercartoons on the threat of #AI @Telegraph – political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com

Trump saying he favours a United Ireland could be dismissed as romantic speak by a yank in an Irish bar, but the US President saying repeatedly that he supports the break up of the UK is another level of enmity

Gary Neville a good commentator/expert, but far too biased for a Manchester derby

Manchester United cannot be taken seriously as a modern football club whist they refuse to invest in their women’s teams

This Land is His Land The wealth and influence introduced by William is alive and well in our own backyard | Alex Mancey Barratt   @sussexbylines.co.uk

This cartoon was created by Pulitzer Prize winning artist Adam Zyglis for The Buffalo News in November, 2024. It hits even harder now.

Nuanced, compassionate and clear speech from Ed Milliband as he walked a political tightrope. The issue is the current Israeli government - the most extreme in Israel’s history

Farage has always behaved as though the rules apply to everyone but him. These allegations against Reform look like the latest example. Lib Dem Cabinet Office spokesperson @lisasmartmp.bsky.social has written to the police and the electoral commission asking them to investigate.

Can't get a moment's peace on this bloody planet.

Having an external locus of control—believing that you are shaped by luck and fate rather than influencing events—can hold individuals back. Register for free to read why children and companies might benefit from developing an internal locus

This is insane

✍️ Want to understand the bonkers nature of the modern economy? Take a ride with me on the 30,000 mile journey the cod in a fish finger takes between being caught off the coast of Scotland and consumed in a British home 🤯 Promise I'm not making this up👇 edconway.substack.com/p/the-30000-...

We should put this sign on every politician's desk

‘I could have put a deposit on a house or do this crazy experiment’: the British musician playing 365 gigs this year

Number crunching: Compensation Fujitsu has so far paid to victims of the Post Office scandal vs value of contract for police network software awarded to Fujitsu by the Home Office. From the latest Private Eye, out now.

The picture on the front of Reform's policy is of HMS Ocean on the River Thames in 2012. It was sold by to the Brazilian navy in 2018. Turns out you can judge a book by its cover.

Inside Amy's Place: the housing project set up in Amy Winehouse's name to help women beat addiction as residents mark 15 years since her tragic death.

19th July 2026 06.10

There’s a reason for much health & safety nonsense www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Very good referring by Ismail Elfath - referring Argentina is a Men’s World Cup Semi Final is a very tricky sack of ferrets, as we say in Yorkshire #FIFA #WorldCup #EngArg #England

Ugh

“There is a faint mineral aftertaste to this ‘fine’ that lingers for a lifetime.” - brilliantly well observed @mcsweeneys.net piece on what we mean when we say “it was fine”.

The memes surrounding Binface V Farage are brilliant, share your favourites below, preferably with links to original creators, and if we get enough, we will collate and publish..... Via Penny Nite on Facebook.

Few conditions are as feared as dementia. Many worry that the insidious disease is becoming far more common. The outlook may be brighter than you think

Nigel Farage is your stereotypical self-entitled public schoolboy who does dodgy deals with his mates and then whines how unfair it is when he is subject to the same rules as you and I #CountBinface #Clacton

V amused at the suggestion that a USA Men’s World Cup win would now be need to be asterisked, like a suspected doping Tour de France or Olympic win #FIFA #WorldCup #USA

Andy Burnham could become PM (if unopposed) two days before England men could win the World Cup. That would give him a massive feel-good boost across England

The incredible record breaking cyclist, Beryl Burton has a brown plaque unveiled by Harrogate Civic Society outside her former home on Mount Parade, Harrogate, N. Yorks. She won more than 90 domestic championships & 72 national individual time trial titles. 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

19th June 2026 05.33

Does anyone know if Andy Burnham likes cats?

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📢 Our 2026 #BrokenPlate report shows the poorest families with children would need to spend 𝟴𝟱% of their income to afford the government-recommended healthy diet. This should act as a wake-up call for policymakers to ensure everyone can access good food. foodfoundation.org.uk/publication/...

No riots about David Sullivan, or most other white male (alleged) sexual predators - so this is nothing to do with racism?