I swear these Brits will not act normal, not for one goddamn day

Not that I'm getting old, but I've recently taken to thinking about starting a vegetable garden.

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If you get a vote tomorrow, vote for hope.

It's Star Wars day. If you watched it as a kid and the Empire really resonated with you, you'll be delighted with the recent announcements from Farage UK Ltd. If you watched it and rooted for the Rebels, join.greenparty.org.uk

WWJD? Time to flip some tables reverend dude.

Ride my Brompton to an iron age fort and back. www.instagram.com/p/DXkTEPejfmc/

The Brompton gets more distance-friendly with the addition of Ergon GP2 grips.

Brompton nerds - is this a wide Brompton saddle?

This could be good for some Brompton + bus rides www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2598080...

Tonight I held the line against a ReformUK We regard any framing that presents the rights of women, transgender, bisexual and non-binary are in inherently in conflict Protecting women & protecting transgender people are both essential and compatible obligations www.instagram.com/reel/DWXK78Y...

The local Flag Guy, who also wangs on about freedom of speech when he's blocked by anyone on Facebook, has blocked me on Facebook. Bless.

*waves at Darlington's Reform Plc who are trawling BlueSky looking for things to screenshot*

Any Brompton riders used one of these (reversed?) on their Brompton?

We live in Rip Off Britain. We have to lower people's bills and tax wealth fairly. This morning I'll be starting to lay out our vision of how to do this. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Absolutely killer abstract. Just lays it all down directly with no nonsense.

First proper ride of the year - to Hurworth Burn reservoir and home again, on my Brompton.

And FWIW, all of the incidents of family voting I saw last May were white people, usually of retirement age

I feel for the team at Democracy Volunteers, paid staff and volunteers, who gave their time to observe a democratic process and tell us what they saw. I was a volunteer last May. I was very surprised by the levels of family voting in County Durham - this is what I said at the time.

Reform asked voters of Gorton and Denton to 'channel their patriotic Blitz spirit' And they did just that - by defeating fascists.

Amazing result! The @greenparty.org.uk 's first by-election win and first MP in the north!

It's been incredible to watch the Gorton and Denton by-election from afar. Fingers crossed for a fifth @greenparty.org.uk MP, but whatever the result it feels like a new era in British politics.

New Omnisis poll of Gorton and Denton by-election gives Greens a *two point* lead over Reform and four points over Labour. Basically neck and neck and within margin of error. Hannah Spencer (Greens): 22% Matt Goodwin (REF UK): 20% Angeliki Stogia (Lab): 18% Charlotte Cadden (Conservatives): 3%

Something the Government want you to forget...

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Bedford CC dealing with the bigots like an absolute boss.

We've written to Bridget Phillipson to point out she's legally obliged to reject the EHRC's draft guidance The Government committed in its manifesto to “remove indignities for trans people”. We're asking that they take steps to protect the trans community & correct what the Supreme Court got wrong

Just finished bundling up leaflets for the council ward where I'll be on the ballot paper in May 2027.

I really struggled with today's Wordle. If you know me and you know the word you'll appreciate the irony. I think it might be a sign that I'm tired?

Delighted to be reselected along with Jamie Anderson & Hedley Sugar-Wells as @nclgreenparty.bsky.social’s candidates for Byker. From litterpicks to cutting bills, tackling antisocial fireworks & backing local groups, we’ve worked hard. Much more to do! Elect this team of three on May 7th.

My dad got really into YouTube while he was ill, and Susannah's channel was one that he loved - he bought me a Brompton as a kind of pre-inheritance. This is the first video she's released since he died last month. All her videos are well worth a watch, if you're into riding bikes for fun.

Now that McSweeney has resigned because Mandelson was given a job, the next person to go will be whoever gave McSweeney the job?

"We’re a movement for change with real answers to the struggles people across the country are facing – we have bold solutions to bring down bills, rebuild our public services and make life better for people in this country." metro.co.uk/2026/01/28/z...

Jew in Amsterdam here. Please use Anne Frank as a comparison point to explain how state persecution of scapegoats impacts children, that is the point of her example, thanks

Sorting out stuff at my dad's - the 1993 Trek brochure

Ironic that the Green Party voted to abolish landlords while @zackpolanski.bsky.social lives rent free in the Prime Minister's head.

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I'm far too old to be a Young Green, but they're awesome and you should follow them!

Guess the courier company: email: "We're sorry, we were unable to deliver your parcel today. We're working to get it on its way and We'll update your tracking once it's out for delivery" with a 'verified GPS location' right outside my house.

Private school > Oxbridge > Conservative Party > Reform Party of the people?

So far, I'm not a fan of 2026.

When I got my Brompton last year my old uni mate invited me to ride the Lon Las Cymru cycle route with him this summer, on our Bromptons. cycle.travel/route/lon_la... It looks quite long and hilly. I will need to actually prepare properly for this, I think.

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2026 - Let’s make hope normal again. A new kind of politics doesn’t just come from new politicians. Make this the year you get involved. www.instagram.com/reel/DS8AeE2...

I've unsubscribed, and I don't think I'll be alone.

Let's choose kindness in 2026. youtu.be/lopMMkz0law

Two great humans in one photo.

🎄 Just getting my last Xmas cards out there. ✍🏼 Dear cabinet....

Cooked for just myself tonight. Did slightly too much, so had to eat out of a mixing bowl. Kitchen scales said 767g of food. Quite full now.

Taught my last lesson of 2025 😁

Auditors and new officials have been turning over stones at the body in charge of Teesworks. Turns out the Tees Valley Combined Authority has been lending hundreds of millions of £ to connected orgs, without loan agreements, and those orgs are now struggling to repay as.ft.com/r/ac457745-4...