www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Scrapping such legislation guarantees discrimination. UK lurching to the right. #inclusion #humanrights @hrw.org @inclusivelucie.bsky.social @eji.org @equalityalec.bsky.social @elainedyson1.bsky.social @jonpoole.bsky.social @tuc.org.uk @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... Why on earth do we aĺlow what is almost a feudal system to operate? All this and people struggling to pay fuel bills. @marcdavenant.bsky.social @socialismforall.bsky.social

1975, In A Sentimental Mood, Sonny Rollins with McCoy Tyner. #SonnyRollins. What a talent. RIP.

www.theguardian.com/books/2026/m... She made me laugh out loud, grimace and sob. What a talent.

As a child, this was my Sunday. @desdelboy.bsky.social . Spent a lot of time reading newspapers. How times have changed, it was so quiet. Don't miss it one bit. @marcdavenant.bsky.social @culturecrave.co @fritters.bsky.social

@rethinkingmarxism.bsky.social #AlexeiSayle dances and clarifies. Perhaps not quite a Fred Astaire but we get the message. #socialism.

Happy #SocialistSunday. Enjoy the inspirational passion of the great #JimmyReid.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... @theguardian1.bsky.social A well written article, I feel, that captures succinctly the madness of Trump. #Trump #Guardian #impeachment @democracynow.org @housedemocrats.bsky.social

Magnificent #PaulRobeson. Moving to see the admiration and reverence in the faces of the miners. He understood their plight. Wonder what he'd have said about Trump! Any ideas? @marcdavenant.bsky.social @fritters.bsky.social @elainedyson1.bsky.social #Trump

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio... Esoteric, funny, passionate, caring, witty and so on. This is a sad day. Loved his Radio 3 work. @desdelboy.bsky.social @fritters.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social @internationaltimes.bsky.social @worldmusiccentral.bsky.social

Cartoon by Bob Eckstein

www.theguardian.com/media/2026/m... Am I the only person in the country who has never heard of Scott Mills? #ScottMills #BBC #BBCRadio2 @desdelboy.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/education/20... #SuttonTrust #SEND #Inclusion Futher confirmation of deliberate discriminatory policies creating inequality. @marcdavenant.bsky.social @eji.org @elainedyson1.bsky.social @robertsmark.bsky.social #Specialneeds @mencap.org.uk @bladeofthes.bsky.social

So sorry to learn of Joe's passing. Vietnam war a catastrophe and now illegal Iran affair. When will American politicians ever learn? #Iran #Trump

Always a pleasure to visit Salt's Mill. So much to enjoy. @desdelboy.bsky.social @lucypitman.bsky.social #DavidHockney #IanBeesley #Saltaire #SaltsMill #UNESCO #WorldHeritage.

www.theguardian.com/education/20... Revealing illustration of the potential of inclusion. #specialneeds #inclusion However, important to understand inclusion is for all children not just those carrying the negative SEN label.

Opened the curtains to a beautiful Lancashire morning. #Lancashire #RhyddingsPark

www.theguardian.com/society/2026... I've a lot of respect for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, years of revealing research, this latest a condemnation of government policies. Poverty is largely a political decision and entirely avoidable.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... I suppose you have to be old and possibly decrepit, like me, to know of him and the #GratefulDead but he was very special. Sad news.

www.theguardian.com/education/20... If this is tue it's a disgraceful decision. Private education is a big factor in creating inequality, wealth buying privilege, and maintaining the status quo. One of the most effective policies of creating a more just society would be to end the practice.

www.theguardian.com/football/202... No hyperbole, John was one of the greats. His talent was more than entertainment, blurred the line between sport and art. #NottsForest. @news.forest.collabfc.com.ap.brid.gy @footballive.bsky.social @derbycounty.bsky.social

Mist over River Hodder and Cornfield Lake, Padiham near Burnley today. #Lancashire #GawthorpeHall #NationalTrust @desdelboy.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social

Martin Parr was somehow a controversial photographer but I enjoyed his work, celebratory rather than patronising as sometimes interpreted. Whatever, a significant force. RIP. @davidgleavephoto.bsky.social @desdelboy.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social #MartinParr @theguardian.com #WorkingClass

www.theguardian.com/stage/galler... #TomStoppard Sad news. What breathtaking talent.

So, in what order do you read the contents? Mine's: 1. Cartoons @mooseallain.bsky.social 2. Letters @privateeyenews.bsky.social 3. Funny Old World Then start from front. @geordie-graham.bsky.social @chris-bhoy.bsky.social @desdelboy.bsky.social @jibac.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/artanddesign... Humbling and revealing. @marcdavenant.bsky.social @desdelboy.bsky.social @davidgleavephoto.bsky.social @theguardian.com

www.theguardian.com/education/20... I wholeheartedly agree with the letter writers. Philistine view that STEM subjects more worthy because of employability. A good Humanities degree leaves you knowing more but understanding less. @insidehighered.com @desdelboy.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/books/2025/s... More sadness, Brian Patten's passing. I can still recite Little Johnny's Confession from nearly 60 years ago. Remarkable love poet too. @poetrysociety.org.uk @poetrydaily.bsky.social @ofpoetrypodcast.bsky.social @liverpoolecho.co.uk Memorable nights on stage.

www.theguardian.com/books/2025/s... Excellent Guardian obituary of Tony Harrison. Can't imagine he's resting in peace, not his style. @marcdavenant.bsky.social @theguardian.com @poetrysociety.org.uk @leedsunited.com @desdelboy.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social

Wonderful holiday in Bergen #Norway, such friendly people and interesting places to visit. Superb Munch gallery. @desdelboy.bsky.social @mooseallain.bsky.social @davidgleavephoto.bsky.social

Morning all. Here's something to warm us. Takes our mind off the likes of Trump, Farage, Putin and Netanyahu with a moment of humanity. @desdelboy.bsky.social @internationaltimes.bsky.social @fritters.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j... Sad, sad news, Allan and Janet brought so much happiness and joy to both children and adults. Loved reading them with my children.

Shame on Labour to even consider removing #SEN support. www.theguardian.com/education/20... Rights were hard fought for. @inclusivelucie.bsky.social @disabilitycommission.boston.gov @disabilitystor1.bsky.social @scopepolicy.bsky.social #inclusion @disrightsuk.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/artanddesign... Excellent brief overview in The Guardian of Picture Post exhibition in Cardiff. Post massively influential culturally @desdelboy.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social @davidgleavephoto.bsky.social @mooseallain.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/artanddesign... Nick Hedges' Shelter project profoundly moved me as did later work. Social documentary photography at its finest. Sad news. Thanks Nick. @davidgleavephoto.bsky.social @socialismforall.bsky.social @elainedyson1.bsky.social @marcdavenant.bsky.social

@privateeyenews.bsky.social #PrivateEye #BarryFantoni Full credit to Private Eye for the warm Barry Fantoni tribute. If, like me, you have read the magazine all your adult life, might be surprised to learn of the extent of Barry's contributions. Recommend buying to read the whole thing.

Bizarre. Anyone shed any light? Completely bemused. @desdelboy.bsky.social @internationaltimes.bsky.social @arfursmith.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j... Congratulations to Riverley Primary School.

www.theguardian.com/media/2025/m... Only just found out, sad news. A fine investigative and campaigning journalist. I too remember well Time Out as a radical force rather than the tame listing paper it has become.

www.theguardian.com/education/20... This is deeply worrying. Since the 1981 Act there has been a statutory duty to provide support, money should not be the issue, it's a basic human right to access the full experience of education.

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio... Sad news. Loved him in Cheers.

Happy Socialist Sunday Mark and everyone. #SocialistSunday

#York #Yorktheatreroyal #GaryOldman #Beckett #Krapps-last-tape Superb interpretation of Beckett, Gary runs Gambon close. Absolutely brilliant. Strongly recommend.

Happy May Day everyone.

Sticker on car near my home. Haven't the heart to tell her...

www.independent.co.uk/politics/dis... Cuts to international aid and now targeting disabled groups, heartless and cruel decisions. Expect this from a Tory not Labour government. Shame on you #Starmer #Reeves. @disrightsuk.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/politics/202... All of the increase in defence spending taken from Aid budget. How cruel and inhumane. Starmer appears to have same attitude as Trump, overseas lives unimportant.

This is so totally and utterly wrong. Trump is rewriting history, the discrimination is from him and his ilk. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Whatever happens, never forget: READING FOR PLEASURE has the biggest positive impact of any factor on children's life chances. So always make time to share books with kids, and help them find books to love. Make reading central to everything you do. It will change their lives forever! #literacy

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio... Sad news. What a wonderful talent. #tonyslattery