Rex Sandbach

4 Dec 2024

Future us will look back and realise that the countries who figure out how to manage and use immigration for our benefit are the ones which did the best.

Dan Sohege@danielsohege.bsky.social

I've felt many things as a "pro-immigration fanatic". Anger at the hate, division and bs spread by likes of the Telegraph mainly, but never "humiliation". The evidence is clear, and global, people move, people have always moved, people will always move, and that is an overwhelmingly positive thing.

conservativehome.comNeville Lishman: The door is ajar in the Red Wall - we can open it further | Conservative HomeLet’s treat everyone we speak to as someone who was once most likely with us in 2019, who shares similar values and similar aspirations. These voters are not gone, they just feel let down. The stakes...

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Why don't British politicians see what Lula just did - he persuaded folks that his leadership was heading the right way. Try actually *selling* your ideas rather than just swerving to avoid having to talk about them.

Will Jennings📉🗳️@drjennings.bsky.social

The Red Wall is a myth, a spook story that British politicians must worship at the altar of: do what I tell you or the Red Wall will get you. It is made up. It has long since lost contact with its original definition. It encourages people to confuse places and people. It is past its sell by date.

Look at his happy little face.

Bob Hawkins@bobhawkins.bsky.social

Arriving in court.. wee Tommy Robinson with his security #r4today

It's been an exciting time for our barograph (known as Barry).

washingtonsun.comWhite House Is Weighing Mass Pardons for Junior StaffConservative groups influential with the Trump administration have pressed for the preemptive acts of clemency.

There is an obvious and urgent need to restrict this power. Just limit to 5 pardons per term of office and require the pardon document to specify the offence and date of conviction.

Jeff Stein@jeffstein.bsky.social

Scoop: White House lawyers are weighing preemptive mass pardons for junior staff, sources says Under discussion: Pardoning everyone involved in deportation, war, or trade policy www.washingtonsun.com/whitehouse/w...

A beautiful walk on Sunday in the magical Savernake Forest. #SonyCamera

I think my piano practice this morning is being judged.

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The EU Single Market is one of the greatest achievements of mankind and, having helped to create it, Britain should be part of it.

Peter Stefanovic@peterstefanovic.bsky.social

"I think the majority of people in Britain know that leaving the EU was a mistake" Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Comittee, Dame Emily Thornberry MP, says she wants the next Labour manifesto to include rejoining the EU, but "we need to discuss" if it should also call for freedom of movement

Makes his tiny hands seem smaller than T's.

Prem Thakker ツ@premthakker.bsky.social

Hours after Israeli terrorist settlers nearly beat an American journalist to death, the US State Department posts a Based photo of Marco Rubio, saying “America First. Always.”

It is an absurd situation where the combined forces of the media has somehow convinced the ruling class that FoM is something to fear.

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Met newest grandson today. Just look at his gorgeous little hands and forget about the nonsense.

channel4.comTrump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia reportedly fired after five daysUS media reports say Trump's brand new Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has been "let go" from the role, citing a White House official.

Commiserations to @scaramucci.bsky.social

Channel 4 News@channel4news.bsky.social

Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia reportedly fired after five days www.channel4.com/news/trumps-...

The EU Single Market is one of the greatest achievements of mankind and, having helped to create it, Britain should be part of it.

Peter Stefanovic@peterstefanovic.bsky.social

@thehistoryguy.bsky.social

Renewables, eh? We're exporting nearly 20% of generation.

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Dan Snow

This a million times. People of colour being dragged on to debate maniacs about imaginary labels & race science is an abomination. proper ‘how German are you’ Nazi shit Note that people like me with white migrant parentage never asked to defend our identity Englishness. Is. A. Made. Up. Thing

Sathnam Sanghera@sathnam.bsky.social

Dear tv and radio producers. Thankyou for the invitation. But, no, I do not want to appear on your show to defend the idea that I am English, after 50 years of living and working here, because the increasingly feral right want to turn this into a "debate" and you cannot see how you're being played

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Sathnam Sanghera

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Rachel Parris

@rachelparris.bsky.social

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! 🎶

Sounds good to me.

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From the BBC. [Sigh]

Maybe the mysterious blokes arrested near RAF Fairford were actually undercover estate agents?

Giles Wilkes@gilesyb.bsky.social

The Conservatives are saying that no one will feel any safer without the B1s flying from Fairford. Maybe - but things for local residents sure will feel quieter...

"Tycoon"

No Cartridge Trev@nocartridge.bsky.social

I wonder how much of this image is lost to time, I hope none of it it’s my favorite image to describe modernity

washingtonpost.comTSA officers must now stand up on the jobThe agency is removing chairs from document-checking stations.

I worked bars as a student and it was only because we had to walk around rather than stand in one place that I could stand it. I was sub-21. A ghastly and ridiculous policy.

The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com

TSA says it is removing chairs at document checks in airports, requiring staff to stand for their shift. TSA explained the reason as twofold: to ensure its employees meet its fitness standards and to create an amiable environment for travelers.

Everyone's beaten down by the lying and cheating, and by the sense of general misery associated with this frankly awful administration.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

"Voters have a regret or two, and we've seen this in poll after poll. The regret has grown since the beginning of Trump's presidency" -- Enten unpacks polling showing that Kamala Harris would easily beat Donald Trump if they were both on the ballot again next month

More than 100%, you say?

CNN@cnn.com

After the Kennedy Center board voted to place President Trump’s name on the building in December 2025, gifts to the arts institution plunged 42% and donation pledges dropped more than 100% from January to April compared to the three months prior, one document revealed. https://cnn.it/4AFGYoh

I'm not wishing to worry anyone but I'm not sure all the AI spending is going to be worth it. From a recent investor update by CCLA.

A magical building. The combination of huge windows and that ceiling is breathtaking.

Tibor M. Kalman@kalmantibs.bsky.social

King’s College Chapel, built between 1446 and 1515, Cambridge, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. 🙏🏼🌍🕊️ 📷 Photo by Gary Curtis© | Architecture & Design

telegraph.co.uktelegraph.co.uk

The curse of poor management and lack of quality systems and timely investment. When will we learn to do things properly? You can be sure there's no shortage of high vis and tea.

Danny Shaw@dannyshaw.bsky.social

NEW As Govt prepares to free thousands of prisoners early I’ve discovered over 4,000 prison places are unused - due to damage, safety concerns or delayed repairs.. ...and in 28 jails capacity has been set at LESS than usable places - staff shortages a factor: www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09...

motherjones.comTrump wants to make his massive triumphal arch a killing machineIt'll store and deploy drones, snipers, and other weaponry for "national security" purposes, he says.

21 Sept

I'm surprised he's not fitting it with laser guns.

Mother Jones@motherjones.com

Trump wants to make his triumphal arch a killing machine

adviserservices.fidelity.co.uk 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

21 Sept

Britain has an effectiveness problem. Any long term fix needs to start with the absolute basics of education, civic pride and social responsibility. We need to understand what quality means. We waste so much time and opportunity on self indulgence rather than productivity.

Prem Sikka@premnsikka.bsky.social

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.

businessinsider.comTrump's tech advisor has advice for AI companies worried they're building unsafe models: 'Just stop'AI companies have called for more regulation of their own products to ensure safety. Trump's tech advisor says they can slow down whenever the want.

But that would mean that the other guys get to destroy humanity first..

Business Insider@businessinsider.com

There's a simple solution for technology companies that feel like their AI models are developing at a frightening speed: slow down. https://bit.ly/4jdSa54

Science, eh?

Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans@astroroyalscot.bsky.social

NASA picture of the day today is a real 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿beauty! This is a composite image of the ~5000yo Callanish Stones on the Isle of Lewis. The amazing Giuseppe Petricca has only gone and photographed the Sun at noon there, every few days, for a whole year. #Dedication 🔭🧪👌 ℹ️: science.nasa.gov/image-articl...

Did we ever here if they checked Fort Knox to see if the golf is still there? Just checking.

*gold

Just seen the wonderful @tenebraechoir.bsky.social at Marlborough College chapel. Such precision and dynamics - difficult to describe what a wonderful experience it was.

Hallelujah!

Oxford Clarion@oxfordclarion.bsky.social

Botley Road has reopened at the railway bridge after 1,258 days. The new bridge includes cycleways on each side and enough headroom for a full-height double decker to pass. An extra rail span on the western side will give access to a forthcoming Platform 5 at Oxford station.

Another day of abundant carbon free electricity.

19 Sept

12 minutes ago in the UK. That green energy is never going to catch on.

Goodness!

Evan Bernick, a finite mode with a smol hooman and a lorg floof@evanbernick.bsky.social

“Talk to me about the original position“

krassencast.comTrump Was Photographed Holding THIS. Look Closer.A Kennedy Center demolition placard. A standing ovation for Carney. And Trump choosing electrocution over sharks. Six clips you need to see.

It looks like a setup, doesn't it?

Krassensteins@krassenstein.bsky.social

The detail in Trump’s Air Force One photo is easy to miss. Look at what he’s holding. That, Carney’s standing ovation, and Trump’s sharks-or-electrocution answer—in 95 seconds. Watch: krassencast.com/p/what-happe...

People want an efficient and reliable government to sort out life's basics. It's part of reducing the constant stress we all feel that's been caused to a significant extent by the rush to privatisation.

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani@mayor.nyc.gov

On September 17th, we filled our 200,000th pothole. See something that needs fixing in NYC? Call 311, tag @nyc311.bsky.social or go to portal.311.nyc.gov.

Today I learnt what oriel windows are and that Oriel College Oxford was originally named after such a window on an old building in the college.

ianVisits@ianvisits.co.uk

Lovely little oriel window above the door on Candover Street.

11 Sept

Sublime performance of Bach's B-minor Mass at the Proms last night. Impossible to describe the beauty and majesty of this astonishing piece of art.

11 Sept

25 years ago today I was headed to the airport in Austin TX to catch my flight home (via Boston). It was a beautiful September morning and the sun was coming up. I was listening to a new copy of 'Desire' by Bob Dylan. About an hour after take off I was puzzled to notice that we were turning around

started. Upon landing we were told to find our bags and leave the airport immediately. Before we landed the attacks were already over. I spent the next ten days in a world of confusion, non stop TV, and waiting for the international phone lines to be reopened so that I could call home.

11 Sept

The world changed in many ways that day.

as indicated by the long morning shadows on the ground. The American Airlines pilot made an announcement to the effect that he had been instructed to land at a designated airfield and that we would receive further instructions after landing at Dallas/Fort Worth. I coldly assumed that a war had

9 Sept

I've no idea what he's saying - I'm just trying to figure out what's happening on his head.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump: "I think the war is gonna end immediately after the election. Because they can't hold out any longer. They're desperate to try to affect the election."

9 Sept

Which is nearly $10 per US Gallon.

Huw Jelly@huwjelly.bsky.social

Hey American followers! This is what we pay in UK for fuel now-that's £8.40 per gallon. 😳 It was £6.00 per gallon last Xmas. Thanks. Trump did this to the whole of Europe too, and we hear you moaning that it's $4 per gallon there. Why haven't you done anything about this dangerous imbecile? 🤷‍♂️

9 Sept

Magnificent!

Paul Byrne@theplanetaryguy.com

Astrophotographer Adam (AJ) Smadi caught this image a few hours ago from Washington state. A thin crescent Moon, sunlight illuminating the rugged lunar surface. And 2,400 times farther away—and on the other side of the Sun—mighty Jupiter, and its moons Io (left) and Ganymede (right).