Russell King

Russell King

@russellaking.bsky.social

Token Northerner, NHS lifer, school governor, small-time investor, toy soldier and boardgaming guy, European social democrat, republican, pro-Scottish and -Welsh independent, Radio 3 addict, rugby league aficionado. The dumbing down stops right here.

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Russell King
@russellaking.bsky.social

this Friday 20th, part one of a series of 25th anniversary playings of Labyrinth - The War On Terror: with Wargame Developments, putting participants in the hot-seat on the key strategic decisions of the day, and also acting as a supportive therapy setting for memories of a challenging point in time

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Rafferty
@rafferty-bs.bsky.social

Polanski is a wrong'un and dangerous, the government should be attacking his positions. If countries attack us we have to respond. Also the tragedy of Syria is that our failure to act allowed a horrific civil war to last 10 years. Shameful that he would use that as an example

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Barack Obama
@barackobama.bsky.social

Replying to @barackobama.bsky.social

Change has never been easy. It takes persistence and determination, and requires all of us to speak out and stand up for what we believe in. As we honor Dr. King today, let’s draw strength from his example, and do our part to build on his legacy.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama.bsky.social

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.

Russell King
@russellaking.bsky.social

thereby accounting for why Reform are polling 10% higher than the vote theyre getting

Kevin Schofield@kevinschofied.bsky.social

Tory spokesman: "Reform is fast becoming the party of has-been politicians looking for their next gravy train. Their latest recruit used to say he'd be 'frightened to live in a country' run by Nigel Farage, which shows the level of loyalty for sale." www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/former...

huffingtonpost.co.ukFormer Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi Defects To Reform In Major Win For Nigel FarageHe's one of almost two dozen high-profile ex-Tories to join the rising right-wing party.
Russell King
@russellaking.bsky.social

under the influence of H3N2v.K at 0400-0530 this morning, mainly W&N promarker and pencils, a view above Haworth at 11am on 8 December 2025 from a picture taken may marker in some of the distant walls better

Russell King
@russellaking.bsky.social

Before the USA does anything hasty it should recall its citizens throwing themselves off of the top of the World Trade Center and the support it was immediately and unquestioningly given by NATO - yay unto the death of said non-Amerixan troops in the early 2000s.....

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NationCymru
@nation.cymru

As dozens of Welsh figures are recognised in the New Year Honours list, many online are again praising Michael Sheen, who memorably gave his honour back five years ago ✍️Amelia Jones wp.me/p8Mk4U-1bDP

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Sarah Murphy
@13sarahmurphy.bsky.social

“Brexit was a waste of money that, now more than ever, we simply cannot afford.” The political refusal to admit how badly they screwed us over with Brexit keeps us trapped in inevitable, snowballing failure. We can’t let them dodge this reality forever. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

theguardian.comRachel Reeves is studiously ignoring the cause of Britain’s woes: the Brexit-shaped hole in its roof | Jonathan FreedlandThe autumn budget will mop up some damage, but the true source of the economic crisis is clear. The government should now fix it – tragically, it won’t, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland