@tflondon.bsky.social i made an application for a 60+ oyster card and the payment option failed. i cancelled the application and started again, just in case it was me. the second time i did not click the box linking my payment card to my address. now i cannot cancel the application and start again.

This is so well done. 👌

On the anniversary of the death of Margaret Thatcher, let us take a moment to reflect on what a cruel, heartless sack of shit she was.

We didn't deserve this day.

Impossible to disagree with a single word that Ben Rhodes (Obama era NSC official) is saying here:

My son has graduated from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and I am so, so proud of him. Solomon Goddard - Bristol Old Vic Theatre School share.google/CoKzaPTK8QtW... #BOVTS

As the parent and ally of a wonderful non-binary child who is in a relationship a beautiful trans woman, may I take this moment to say how proud I am of you both. You are both such wonderful human people and I am so deeply, deeply proud. Sending love, respect and support to all recognising #tdov 🏳️‍⚧️

RdZ appointed without a relegation clause in his contract. They could have done this with Thomas Frank. Oh dear. Spurs proving again they realy don't get what 'manager of the month' is really all about. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Good thread, this is the key point. Far too many people in British politics seem to not understand that ultimately the thing causing the energy price shock is...the world doesn't have as much energy as it did before Trump invaded Iran, something with real and deadly consequences.

This betrays Trump's belief that the US is not a part of NATO; he thinks Europe is NATO and US as its sugar daddy.

The madness of it all. At this rate they'll have to release the Epstein files to distract us from his war.

A must read. Superb.

"The women who changed the system so I could be here" @greenpartyhan.bsky.social pays homage to women who fought for change in her maiden speech during the International Women's Day debate.

Hannah Spencer MP in her maiden speech in Parliament: "Our struggles may be different, but our humanity is the same. We always stick together, we always fight for each other. "And that is what I want us to take forward from International Women's Day and to do that every single day."

Badenoch's performaance at #pmqs today was like Tottenham in the Premier League. Put another way, she really Spursed it up.

Apparently the government paid £75k to Mandelson because it would have cost more to contest it. I'd have contested it and taken the opportunity to lay bare the entire extent of Mandleson's relationship with Epstein.

Mandleson £75k for the privilege of being sacked. So it seems misconduct in public office is worth getting sacked for. And they wonder why there's so little trust in politics.

I was in a 2 hour briefing today on the Iran War. All the briefings are closed, because Trump can't defend this war in public. I obviously can't disclose classified info, but you deserve to know how incoherent and incomplete these war plans are. 1/ Here's what I can share:

I’m searching for the original and/or rights owner of this fabulous picture of Birmingham in the early 1970s. It popped up on my Instagram feed, but I’ve been unable to track it down. Any leads? I’m really hoping to use it in a book. (And would much appreciate a RT please)

Yeah, ok, but apart from that they planned it perfectly.

Person on @lbc.co.uk just now announced they are an atheist, then went on to say, 'Oh, my God,' and 'I'm just playing Devil's advocate.' #JustSaying

@youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com and @rmcunliffe.bsky.social have both noted a surge in new followers over the past few days. I've been following them both for some time now so can't offer an explanation but I do want to add that the other day I went from 110 to 111 followers.

Stayed in, at a takeaway, finished off the treats, and watched When Harry met Sally with Andrea and Solomon. A appropriately fitting end to 2025. All the best for 2026, whoever reads this.

Owen Jones taking the time to lecture me why factionalism is a waste of time by blaming Zarah Sultana for all of Your Party's problems. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

They're not that bad.

Is Rachel Reeves right to think smell from woods is bear shit?

After following a link that took me back to Xitter, I took a moment to have a look around. It's been just over a year since I left and I was appalled at just how much of a cesspit it's become.

The Gamefound Crowdfunder for the latest #Keyforge set is almost done just a few dollars short of the final stretch goal - a deck clone of my son's nationals winning deck that we could mount up and proudly display. Come on, you Keyforgers, one final push, please, to get this campaign over the line.

Please support me. You could chuck me some cash or simply share this post far and wide. Thank you. bravetheshave.macmillan.org.uk/shavers/9ac6...

Increase a band: Electric Heavy Orchestra

"Jump, you fucker, jump. Jump into this blanket what I am holding And you will be alright."

Hello. I am a male action hero. When I get kicked in the testicles, I immediately jump up and rejoin the fight.

Some people are going to be upset by this. Imagine how they are going to feel when they find out about the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Half way there to #Christmas. I get excited on the 25th of every month, each month a little more excited than the one before. And, on 25th June, I have a little extra flurry of excitement as the year stops turning away from the last big day and starts looking forward to the next. 183 days to go!

Thomas Frank would be mad to go to Spurs. If he does I'll put money on him being sacked within a year. A

"One day when it's safe, when there's no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it's too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this." Omar El Akkad.

#Norway - Game of Thrones vibe here. As electropop goes, I've heard worse. They'll go through. #Eurovision

#Portugal - I never get Portugal's songs and yet they so often do well. This sounds like praisac at my local evangelical church. #Eurovision

#Sweden - bookie's favourite. Only they could get away with such catchy Europap. It's a helluva earworm. #Eurovision

#Ukraine - looks like a camp James Bond baddie. The song can't decide if it's power ballad, rock anthem or Europop. #Eurovision

#spain - I have to say what a load of tripe. Not feeling it at all. #Eurovision

#estonia utter bonkers. His performance needs a shot a caffeine though. Enough bonkers to get enough votes. Probably. #Eurovision

How much time do we have together? Fortunately only 3 minutes. #slovenia very touching but not even a sympathy vote can't save this sequined cardigan wearing dross. #Eurovision

#poland oh my. A blind person would never vote for them but a deaf person most certainly would. Those dancers are hot. #eurovision

Who had boat on their #Eurovision bingo card? #Iceland

@lamornaash.bsky.social just listened to your interview on @lbc.co.uk just now. Really interesting. Looking forward to hearing more at @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social

In the deserts of the heart Let the healing fountain start, In the prison of his days Teach the free man how to praise. From Another Time by W. H. Auden

This afternoon's family #boardgame at d20cafe.co.uk is... Flip 7, a canny little push your luck card game by theop.games. Twist up to 7 cards without repetition to score big points or stick to bank the points you've got. Excellent fun. boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7

This afternoon's family #boardgame at d20cafe.co.uk is... Deep Sea Adventure, a roll and move game published by @oinkgames.bsky.social and designed by @44gi.bsky.social and Goro Sasaki. Players dive deep for treasure but the weight of it hinders their return to safety. Simple but not simplistic.