David Squires

Obviously this is outrageous in terms of partiality. But it's also yet another argument against rolling news. Rolling news has *so much* time to fill. Things like this must be a godsend for producers but it's really unhealthy for our discourse. If the BBC has to make cuts, it should bin News 24.

See what the Football Weekly panel have to say about the latest Manchester United crisis: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iSi... @maxrushden.bsky.social @barneyronay.bsky.social @brewin.bsky.social @philippeauclair.bsky.social

The next exclusive live event for patreon subscribers of RocknRoll Politics is next Thursday evening.. the day after the budget..time to delve deep…and enjoy many other bonuses. Subscribe here: www.patreon.com/RockNRollPol...

Bolsonaro's loss is not just a loss for Bolsonaro. It's a loss for Trump. For Musk. For Milei. For Netanyahu. For Farage. For Meta and Zuckerberg. For the meat barons, the fossil fuel corporations, and the rest of the neocolonial looters. And it is a massive win for humanity and the living planet.

Foursquare are a worthy cause for those in need of their help, and also a great service for those of us who don't. If you can help them in their time of need then it will be a donation well made 🙏🏼

Please consider signing this petition to save Radio 4 Extra & support archive comedy, this is an absolutely crap decision, & they can shove their "listen to BBC Sounds instead" begging; I want and love radio, not podcasts you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa... www.cookdandbombd.co.uk/forums/index...

In today’s episodes, our hosts @christianwolmar.bsky.social & @markwalker59.bsky.social discuss the recently published GBR rolling stock & infrastructure strategy, and Christian speaks with industry expert Peter Robinson on TfL’s directly operated bus service. Catch it here: markwalkerg.podbean.com

“Brexiters continue to say we were right to leave the EU. But only if they include the dead, exclude the young and ignore buyers’ remorse can they still say they have democracy on their side.” So, Brexit fails on every single metric. Let’s bin it off for good. kellnerp.substack.com/p/britains-p...

The juxtaposition between Jackdaw approval and today's UN report warning the world is on track to far exceed 2C of warming even if all current net zero plans are delivered is beyond stark. www.businessgreen.com/news/4537621... www.businessgreen.com/news-analysi...

For sale: Amol Rajan Connection lifetime membership badge. Never worn.

Was that the same security services you dumped to visit ‘ex’ KGB colonel Alexander Lebedev and party in Umbria just after the Novichok Salisbury attack? Or the same security services whose advice you defied to put his son Evgeny in the House of Lords? Those security services?

Free weekend out. The big story is that Donald Trump is now free to be what he always was--strong supporter of Vladimir Putin and an agent pushing for Russian victory. He no longer has to pretend he cares at all about Ukrainian dead or Russian War crimes. phillipspobrien.substack.com/p/weekend-up...

The great Richard Thompson on AI, from an interview with Michael Heatley in the latest Record Collector.

No country has ever walked this path as a former member, already closely aligned and sharing the EU’s values. With the political will, Britain could be back at the table within a single parliament.

Utter barbarism. Like watching the reverse evolution of man into beast.

Hey folks. In total honesty my tour is NOT selling well. I’ve sold 30 tickets in a 400 seater in Birmingham, and not much more elsewhere. If you like musical comedy, if you like standup, then please come see my show! And spread the word! The Rachel Parris Songbook tour starts in Nov! Link in bio! 🎶

Jeffrey Archer has died - here is the obituary of Monica Coghlan www.heraldscotland.com/news/1216989...

Sensational stuff by Rémi Dupré: Congo should *not* have either played the WC play-offs or in the WC itself after repeatedly fielding an ineligible player; but Gianni Infantino made sure Fifa ignored the recommendations of its own legal team and did not sanction the Congolese.

Ofcom rules say broadcasters cannot use politicians as newsreaders, interviewers or reporters in any news programmes. So why is Nigel Farage allowed to host his own primetime show on GB News? Demand that Ofcom takes immediate action ⬇️

'Liberals and Liberalism', with the one & only @iandunt.bsky.social We look at liberalism today and the battle with populism. Also: • Andy Burnham • Trump • binary thinking • the need for belonging • even men who cry at rom-coms and DIY SOS... rolandmcs.substack.com/p/podcast-li...

Although it feels like I am shouting into the void about this sometimes, I want to share some further thoughts on the “Zionism is Racism” motion which the Green Party is due to debate in the next 16 hours. Just to address various points which I think people in general should know. A thread:

If you would like to know more about Steve Reich and can take a moment to appreciate a musical genius of our times then Electric Counterpoint with Pat Matheny is a good place to start. www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4JV...

That superb video was produced by Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton, based on James Rizzi's sleeve design for the single. Annabel is the sister of Chaz Jankel, who recorded this gem with Tom Tom Club's Laura Weymouth #JoiningTheDots ▶️ youtu.be/FsYXrqZ53Do?...

If people don't want to pay tax to make this country function and help out the rest of society and particularly those who need help most... then maybe they should move to Dubai and stop bleating about it. Really sick to death of it.

Very old fashioned I know, but I still have a hankering for a world in which people can live the life they want to live as long as they don’t seriously harm others or put their own life and health at too high risk (and in the latter case there’s room for discussion).

You pays your money… oh except you don’t, do you Jim? Too bad then. You butt in on the side of the wankers, you become their little mascot…

Following the news that Manchester City FC has been found guilty of 114 breaches of the PL's rules and regulations, @josimarfootball.bsky.social has lifted the paywall on articles of ours focusing on MCFC and its commercial partners since 2018. Links follow in this thread.

🚨 Urgent message to Labour Conference delegates. Pass it on! On Sunday, you'll get to vote in the priorities ballot, which will decide which motions will be heard at conference. Let's make sure that a fair voting system is on the agenda. Vote for "electoral reform" and ask others to do the same.

Streisand Effect, Activate.

Listen to this even if only for the mental image conjured by the the Kraken/paddling pool line...

Happy Kicked In The Head By A Horse Day, to all who celebrate. It's the 7th anniversary of this absolute banger.

A tumbleweed is rolling through my online shop today. I create colourful prints, cards, homewares and T-shirts inspired by architecture, music and mid-century design. Please have a look at my shop and repost to help spread the word. Thanks! gailmyerscough.co.uk

No amount of money can buy you popularity. For every person who likes Farage, there are 2 or 3 who really loathe him. The number against him might even go up, the richer he gets. He simply cannot make people like him. And we will not change our minds. We’ll do whatever we can to make him fail.

This week’s episode is both chilling and insane. #StrongMessageHere #BBCSounds

A wee reminder if anyone wasn’t to support this one. All sales appreciated. All shares also very much appreciated.!

Current @privateeyenews.bsky.social In the Money: how disqualification is no disqualification in UK’s wild west insolvency game; the bubbly signals on Nvidia’s balance sheet; how tier 1 investor visa system was scammed; and much more.. still on sale…

I really need a job, if anybody knows of somewhere looking to hire a good writer with connections in scientific academia and a few random folks in government please lemme know

Here's the monologue where I call for Dario Amodei to shut the fuck up www.youtube.com/watch?v=r82A...

my brilliant colleague @robertshrimsley.bsky.social on the threat from Elon Musk’s X platform www.ft.com/content/f270...

Before And After Science & The Brian Eno/Peter Schmidt Collaboration socks-studio.com/2013/09/20/b...

Harborne: “My £36M is a philanthropic gift to the nation” Delo: “My £36M creates a level playing field for Reform” Farage: “I’ll slash CGT to save you £100M/yr” Reform: bought by millionaires to enrich millionaires. Reform voters… They. Are. Laughing. At. You. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Taking off my journo hat for a second to request some help from housing lawyer Bluesky please! I’m dealing with a dodgy letting agent and would v much appreciate speaking to a lawyer who can help my flatmates and I understand our rights Please reply or DM me if you think you can help 🙏

Hello, my wee website turned 27 years old there recently, it's an old-school forum centred around comedy discussion and early onset baldness, originally a Chris Morris fansite. I thought you might be interested in having a go on it? Thanks. www.cookdandbombd.co.uk/forums/index...

a tale of two 15-year-olds. on raheem sterling, jj gabriel and football's army of child labour www.theguardian.com/football/202...

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