Matt Wardman
@mattwardman.bsky.social
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Active travel, sometimes walking / cycling, politics & a miscellany.
From a walk this morning. In a street with ample space, a selfish driver has entirely blocked the footway for people using mobility aids, guide dogs, or with children in prams. The pavement is just over 2m wide, and just 2ft is left.
12 days ago
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A conversation between a "Raise the Colours" flag-hanger, & a "lefty vicar". The "vicar" is an Elim Pentecostal Pastor, which is a white-led Pentecostal church in the UK. It's a contrast to the majority of 'white evangelicals' in the USA & is a typical UK view.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDxt...
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Flag Sh**ggers Brand Vicar Dodgy & A Lefty For Suggesting There's Legal Routes For Asylum Seekers!
YouTube video by Political CUSTARD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDxtmkIYqV0
12 days ago
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Not at all an "unfortunate" photograph.
#Smut
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12 days ago
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Bomp ... bomp ... bomp. Barnet Con group leader moved house to Wales in 2022. Stayed as Councillor. Left Con for RefUK in May/June. Resigned from Council last week, leaving his seat unoccupied until elections in May. What IS going on ?
barnetpost.co.uk/2026/01/01/f...
@markpackuk.bsky.social
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Ex-leader slams former party as he departs council
Reform UK's Dan Thomas branded the Conservatives "a dishonest, clapped-out party" after they criticised his move to Wales reports David Floyd
https://barnetpost.co.uk/2026/01/01/former-leader-slams-former-party-as-he-departs-council/
16 days ago
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Offered without comment: "A remarkable proportion of OnlyFans pages are AI. My (18 year old) daughter tells me that one of her classmates has a Snapchat account where they pretend to be a 21 year old Korean student in San Francisco, and sell AI generated feet images to people for $50/time."
29 days ago
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Rob DenBleyker
about 1 month ago
why did they redact this
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Palestine Action are working hard to justify their Terrorism Act designation.
freedomnews.org.uk/2025/01/13/g...
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Glasgow factory smashed overnight for 'links to Gaza genocide' - Freedom News
Parker Hannifin is a supplier to Leonardo and other major weapons companies ~ Cristina Sykes ~ Palestine Action Scotland says it targeted the offic…
https://freedomnews.org.uk/2025/01/13/glasgow-factory-smashed-overnight-for-links-to-gaza-genocide/
about 2 months ago
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Sunder Katwala (sundersays)
about 2 months ago
New net migration figures at 930am. Net migration fell half a million to 344,000 in 2024 from 848k in 2023 56% of people think it went up last year 17% think stayed the same 14% think it went down 2025 figure to be lower again 16% expect that 38% think it will be up 31% about the same
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Who did this? Go on - own up !
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about 2 months ago
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Unapologetically "borrowed": Mediums the world over are getting fed up with Epstein contacting them from the other side to protest he wasn’t friends with Trump, in order to avoid further damage to his reputation.
2 months ago
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So what's the latest at Kent County Council? (It's better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick, but I'm not yet sure where the erotic novelist suing for defamation fits in.)
www.youtube.com/watch?t=12&v...
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Double Whoopee (1929) -- Eye Poking Frenzy
YouTube video by RobertIsraelMusic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=12&v=8yewNGxzmcU&feature=youtu.be
2 months ago
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It's not worth more than a quibble, but why is James Buchan not number 37 in the Reform Defenestrato List? I only need a couple more for my Eastern Orthodox Defenestrato Advent Calendar to run through to 7 January. (
@markpackuk.bsky.social
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3 months ago
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An aspect of the Great Collapsing RefUK Disaster to watch - the Kent County Council majority has gone from 33 (57 vs 24) to 9 (45 vs 36) since May. One hell of a drop & potentially existential for control of the Council, especially with the budget process about to happen.
@markpackuk.bsky.social
3 months ago
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I see we are up to 32 Reform UK Defenestratos. If we reach 38 by the end of November I can make an Advent Calendar that will reach Orthodox Christmas in early January.
3 months ago
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Tits McGee
3 months ago
The German company that makes the mechanical ladder used in the Louvre heist has used the image to advertise, with the text 'When you need to move fast' 10/10 response, no notes
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Reese Witherspoon clearly did not know very much about James Bond when young ! Solving crime ... what?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Reese Witherspoon on Gone Before Goodbye: 'What do girls in bikinis have to do with solving crime?'
The actress talks about co-writing her debut thriller, about a female surgeon, with Harlan Coben.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0gl91dwr2o
3 months ago
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On Trump's invasions: The places with terrorist uprisings tend to have relatively low crime rates. Sorry to pop the bubble: San Fran: 7 per 100,000 (murder rate) St Louis: 88 New Orleans: 52 Memphis: 48 Chicago: 20 Portland: 13 Sadiq Khan's London: 1 (Trump, a career criminal, does not see it.)
3 months ago
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Droll ...
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3 months ago
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Nobel Peace Prize announcement due in 26 minutes. USA to declare war on Sweden in 27 minutes, if Mr Trump does not get one.
3 months ago
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President Chump is setting himself up to be handed his arse on a plate again:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Letitia James: New York attorney general criminally indicted
James, who led a civil fraud case against US President Donald Trump, was indicted in Alexandria, Virginia.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g9n4xj904o
3 months ago
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Reform Councillor James Petter of West Northamptonshire needs to be on Only Fans not Tik Tok. The good Councillor was trying to be Churchillian, and doing politics whilst in the bath. Unfortunately, unlike Churchill, he had a video feed from his tub ... oops.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_NG...
3 months ago
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And another one ... (The Reform Exit Portal should be running the Royal Mail.)
www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/cornwal...
@markpackuk.bsky.social
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Deputy chair of Reform UK in Cornwall defects to become Independent
He says his views and priorities for how best to serve local residents have “diverged” from those of the party
https://www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/cornwall-councillor-resigns-from-reform-uk-to-become-independent-840021
3 months ago
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From Paul Keeley) on Twitter .. very good. “GOTTLE OF GEER! GOTTLE OF GEER!” Credit:
x.com/drcrouchback
3 months ago
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Bomp.. bomp ... bomp ...
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/politic...
(Beat you this time !)
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Councillor leaves Reform UK for "personal reasons", will continue as an independent
A City of Doncaster councillor has chosen to leave Reform UK and sit as an independent, the party has revealed.
https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/politics/councillor-quits-doncaster-reform-uk-for-personal-reasons-5342308
4 months ago
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A really interesting analysis of the YouGov MRP poll data on PB this morning, looking at the solidity of seats by stratified projected majority and party. Vert much worth a look, and perhaps a mention in you week in polls.
www1.politicalbetting.com/index.php/ar...
eg
4 months ago
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This is REALLY good news on
#Huntingdons
Disease:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cevz13xkxpro
4 months ago
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Bomp .. bomp .. bomp .. number 20. (I think)
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/politic...
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Reform UK boot councillor from party over Doncaster Airport company controversy
Doncaster Reform UK have stripped a local councillor of the party whip, and another has resigned as scrutiny committee chair, after the creation of a new business intended to capture council contracts...
https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/politics/reform-uk-boot-councillor-over-doncaster-airport-company-controversy-5332383
4 months ago
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Comment from a friend ... "I would love to comment on the Charlie Kirk and free speech debate, but I have to fly to the US next week, so I can't."
4 months ago
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Bomp .. Bomp ... Bomp
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
(More on the way, I hear)
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Worcestershire Reform councillor quits due to ill health
Gaynor Jean-Louis represented Bromsgrove South but had not yet attended a council meeting.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce861egl6nxo
4 months ago
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😀 Battenburg cake !
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4 months ago
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What a strange article about Hen Nights. WHY feel a pressure to spend £1000? (This is guests not the person getting hitched.) ISTM that a real friend won't abuse guests like this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'I spent £1,000 on a hen party. You feel like you have to do it'
What was once a night down the pub has become an entire weekend away. For some, it's all too much.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c930pyzygqxo
4 months ago
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Quote of the morning: "A project I worked on is on display in the Science Museum. In fact, there's a photo of me and the team as an Easter Egg on the device - I've still got the original photos. I know tech moves quickly, but I didn't expect to have something in the Science Museum..."
4 months ago
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Today's politicians' dilemma. (There's always a clip from Yes Minister)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg-U...
4 months ago
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Reform led Derbyshire County Council flying by the seat of his pants to the extent that they broke the law, whilst closing down Adult Education Centres. Followed by an apology.
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-n...
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Reform-run council apologises after breaking law with decision
A decision by Reform councillor Jack Bradley was made two days before it was legally allowed
https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/reform-run-derbyshire-council-apologises-10475527
5 months ago
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There's an intriguing take on PB, about whether @KemiBadenoch is "the new IDS".
vf.politicalbetting.com/discussion/1...
My thoughts are that it is a tricky comparison, as IDS is a Tory defenestrato and Kemi has not been hoofed out yet (real soon now...) (1/n)
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Is Kemi the new IDS? – politicalbetting.com
Is Kemi the new IDS?
https://vf.politicalbetting.com/discussion/13083/is-kemi-the-new-ids-politicalbetting-com
5 months ago
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Amateur hour at Taunton Town Council. Can't even follow national guidelines. This is on a blind bend. What's Health & Safety? For FUCK'S sake. See the similar in Worcester last March that killed Jim Pantall when his trike mobility aid rear wheel hit it.
www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/2538182...
5 months ago
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On that Death of Trump story. (From a friend)
5 months ago
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@markpackuk.bsky.social
Mark, as far as I can see, your latest Reform UK defenestrato James Regan is a Town Councillor not a District Councillor. ie not listed here:
rds.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/mgMemberInde...
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https://rds.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/mgMemberIndex.aspx?VW=TABLE&PIC=1&FN=
5 months ago
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What I learned today (from a friend who has sprogs): "Your Dad shouts at Hotels" seems to be an increasingly popular expression in our school playgrounds...
5 months ago
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Bryn Buck 🏳️🌈💛🤍💜🖤
5 months ago
youtu.be/YIyVawMiocY
Since the media won't approach this with any degree of proportion or intelligence...
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You CAN fly a flag; just do it properly. Seriously, stop listening to rage bait.
YouTube video by Bryn Buck
https://youtu.be/YIyVawMiocY
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The Ranty Highwayman
5 months ago
I cannot recommend this episode enough; especially given the current UK political discourse.
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Strange reporting by the BBC. Dylan Green kills a pensioner whilst riding an Electric Motorcycle at speed. BBC starts talking about "e-bikes". And the daughter calls for "... electric motorbike licences to be introduced. Er ... motorcycles ALREADY need a licence.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Dad killed as he walked to chippy was left in road after crash
Bart O'Hare died in hospital eight days after being hit by an electric motorbike rider.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyjglqd381o?xtor=AL-71-%5Bpartner%5D-%5BBBC+England%5D-%5Bheadline%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_medium=social&at_campaign_type=owned&at_ptr_name=twitter&at_link_id=786BBA5C-7FED-11F0-B884-876AEC91F55F&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_link_origin=BBC_North_West&at_format=link&at_link_type=web_link
5 months ago
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Excellent analysis.
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5 months ago
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This is how Reform UK will sink themselves: routine, ignorantly abusive behaviour. Labour Councillor given non-personal attendance at meetings during cancer treatment. RefUK Councillor attacks her after reading a minute & not checking cause. Refuses to apologise.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Wolverhampton councillor 'appalled and hurt' over cancer remarks
Carol Hyatt, who has cancer, attends council meetings from home as she is immunocompromised.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c24v1010p90o
5 months ago
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Ze Metropolitan Police need to work a bit harder on Ze Detailz:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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Protester arrested over ‘Plasticine Action’ T-shirt: ‘How ridiculous is this?’
Miles Pickering says crowd at protest over Palestine Action ban was laughing at ‘silliness’ of scene as he was detained
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/18/protester-arrested-wearing-plasticine-action-t-shirt-palestine-gaza-protest
5 months ago
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My obscure photo for the day. A plaque mentioning the birth of Pentecostalism in the UK in 1907, animated by the then Vicar of Monkwearmouth - the Revd Alexander Boddy, 120 Fulwood Road, Roker, Sunderland:
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Explanation in the alt text. Ref: Revival Library website.
5 months ago
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From a reliable source: One of my proudest moments was when my firm was in a dispute with another, there were many emails & threats from them; we were right. Their lawyer sent a 9,000 word letter via email. I read it & replied 'noted'. There came a very unprofessional reply; they never recovered.
5 months ago
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My
@davewalker.bsky.social
Venn Diagram of the Day. "What on earth" and "Are you talking about?" A great illustration of how miscommunication happens, to reflect upon.
5 months ago
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There's something in this (paraphrased from an unnamed colleague): "In my view Starmer’s biggest failure is being a big f*cking fanny, rather than any of the things the Tories complain about."
5 months ago
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My piece on the new proposals for updating driving laws: TLDR: I think this one is won - the Telegraph commenters have howled the journos down, and even Kemikaze Badenoch says she approves. We now ask for Scandi not Scottish DD limits.
www1.politicalbetting.com/index.php/ar...
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Proposed changes to Driving Laws: A Quick Reaction – politicalbetting.com
https://www1.politicalbetting.com/index.php/archives/2025/08/12/proposed-changes-to-driving-laws-a-quick-reaction/
5 months ago
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