Kemi Badenoch has sacked Jenrick from the Shadow Cabinet to end the psychodrama. Ironically, it just creates even more drama. Bit of a Catch-22

Was 10yrs since the death of David Bowie the other day, which was all tied to the release of his final record, Blackstar, one of the most haunting album launches I've ever seen. As a result, it's also 10yrs since 'David is dead' on CBB, which was one of the funniest misunderstandings aired on TV.

I missed it on the first watch, but my god, I've seen Roxy on the Traitors when she puts herself forward as most likeable player. Would have died inside if I was there.

With Nadhim Zahawi's defection, it only cements the view that Reform UK is a last chance saloon for former Tory ministers, as opposed to a movement with fresh ideas and people from outside the bubble.

Fiona fumbled her gambit to take down Rachel at the roundtable. Getting offended about Amanda not confiding in her became the root reason to gun for Rachel.

I love how messy the Traitors are this year. Fiona is obviously on the wrong foot to accuse Rachel of lying about Amanda, but she's right not to trust a word she says. Rachel is clearly a lone wolf, and would do anything to win.

The Night Manager S2 is brilliant so far. Such a long wait but absolutely hooked again.

Trump's been hinting at military options in Venezuela since 2017. Reminds me of the words of Masha Gessen. Believe the autocrat.

Didn’t take long.

That naughty smile Traitors do when Claudia taps them on the shoulder 😏 #TheTraitors

A bonfire and fireworks to ring in 2026 May you have an auspicious year ❤️

Last sunlight of 2025. It's been a year x

Spending Xmas/NY in the countryside with family. Went to a village carol concert where the vicar compared the world to a Terry's chocolate orange. All is well with the world 🥰

Superflu is kicking my arse this week. Wtaf

Oh no, not the sniffles a week before going away for Xmas. I thought I'd had the winter flu already 🤧

Back at the Retro Bar for first time in ages. Waiting for a friend and got first round in but drinking quickly as I do when no one to talk to.

First mulled wine of the year and watching 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' plus 'Blackadder's Christmas Carol' with movie club x

Almost a decade late to the party, I've started watching Stranger Things. S1 finale is good but goddammit there's a scene with flickering lights, thought I'd have a seizure.

The loss of my mate has led to all kinds of incredible things. Warm messages of condolence from complete strangers, meet-ups with close mates and all kinds of deep and meaningful conversations about life with friends and family.

Enjoyed the opening double-bill for The War Between Land & Sea. Have missed a good spin-off x

Met Tristan online through our love of Doctor Who in 2010. Spoke to him a lot in the run-up to coming out as gay in 2013.

Learnt that a mate of mine passed away at the weekend ❤️ His name was Tristan, he was 30. Had known him 15yrs and can't believe he's gone.

Ahead of World AIDS Day, @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social & @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social announce £5m to trial HIV home testing in the NHS App This is exciting news that will increase access to testing & decrease stigma around ordering a test 👏 @THTorguk colleagues www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Truly been a journey x

Lol

Your Party is one squabble over who finished the biscuits away from collapsing entirely, I swear.

No surprise to any woman who’s dated a man in their 20s/early 30s.

‘We had six MPs and four factions’: inside Your Party’s toxic power struggles A terrific read from @peterwalker99.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Want to read my analysis of the 2025 Budget? Go give this a read: pjadams94.substack.com/p/the-budget...

Another recruiter call this morning. Admission that Rachel Reeves didn't inspire much confidence, Budget was making people nervous and there's just little demand for hiring atm broadly speaking.

Some good news. We need to see many more rich or powerful people jailed who, like him. abuse their power & cause great harm. Musk, Trump, Putin, Netanyahu, Murdoch, Bannon, Farage, Streeting, Rothermere... Those who punch down in their abuse of power, in particular, need to be held to account.

Budget jitters are one of the big things making job hunting take that bit longer, based on chats with recruiters lately. Had a promising call about something yesterday. Fingers crossed it leads somewhere 🤞

Saw a one-night only musical last night, 'Roam' Had a great cast, I think the show would just need refining if it were to be on West End for a proper run.

Why else would it suggest ceding additional land to Russia? Seemed pretty obvious

My favourite Zoomer is watching The Great Escape and has just messaged me to say, "This film is just Chicken Run," and it's absolutely done me in.

Good morning, starshine. The Earth says 'hello' ☀️

Breath of fresh air

Got back from Wicked: For Good, and got some thoughts to commit to Bluesky before I forget (Spoilers!)

Seeing Wicked Pt.2 tonight. Those who've seen it, did you like it? 💚

Re-introduction thread: Name: Pete Pronouns: He/Him/His 🏳️‍🌈 Location: London Interests: Film & TV, Music, Writing, History, Sci-Fi Vocation: Unemployed (for now, but looking!)

A little treat for fans of noughties rom coms & internecine socialist shenanigans

For a disturbingly long time, some people were suggesting we just do what Sweden did. Was a different country, much smaller population spread out in a less densely populated way and different health care system. But still they did.

Another festive season, and EastEnders plans to do a flashforward ep at New Year. Is this like the new plot device soaps are using to entice viewers to hang on for a year?

Snow in West London this morning ❄️ Can't remember the last time it did this. Several years at least.

Today has been a massive victory for anti-migrant voices. Not only is Labour doing 90% of what they want, but they're also making it much easier for them to get the remaining 10% later

Honestly the most random story to come out of British politics this year but OK

It's WILD that, in All's Fair Ep.2, a woman takes her own life due to financial woes, and the next scene is literally the main cast talking about it while swigging champage on a private jet...on the way to a jewellery auction.

It finally happened. One month into the job hunt, and I had an early-morning negative doom loop spiral, lots of intrusive thoughts. Was honestly the worst. So difficult when your own brain starts working against you like that.

The line “vote for us or you’ll get the far right” doesn’t really work when the policies you’re enacting are barely distinguishable from what the far right propose.