At the EU parliament Nigel Farage stood up and declared no one here knows what it is to do a days work. The man sitting behind him with his head held on his hands was a brain surgeon and chair of the EU committee on modern day slavery.

In the last 4 years 8 women were killed by undocumented migrants, 267 were killed by a partner or ex partners. The biggest threat to women is not immigration but male violence. Reform does not care about women only paving the way for a fascist regime in the U.K.

Reform councils have closed Dementia services, youth clubs, and tried to close Care homes but residents as old as 90 fought back. Does reform think we are stupid enough to want Council Tax cuts at any price? The answer is yes.

Swansea harbour at 5 am this morning.

'Entry (into Turner Street)' Graphite Sketch

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Have just got back from a guided BFS trout fishing trip in Yorkshire. I am naturally unable to mention the locations. Our guide was Paul Gaskell a well known expert angler and conservationist. He is a very special character and it was a joy to fish with him. I learned so much.

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Daisies.

Just come across this old pic of a band Childermas I had for some time during a sabbatical leave of absence from the madness of the EBB.

Some pics of my new man cave studio.

I finally sold these for silly money and I bought a Hank Marvin 1990 signature Strat with some of the proceeds. A guitar I’ve always wanted.

I’ve just set up my new studio in Norwich. I moved there in December. I bought a Gretsch Snniversary semi acoustic in green. It arrived a couple of days ago. I’ve always wanted one. I’m just about to put my vintage Stratocasters up for auction. I shall probably get a really special classical.

Went to see Wuthering Heights because of Charlie XCX involvement. Disappointed. Some fine cinematography but dingy soundtrack. The gut shaking impact when someone places a salt cellar on a wooden table in IMAX format is very irritating. Sinners on the other hand is utterly fabulous. Massive treat.

David Ben Gurian said “If I were an Arab leader, I would never make terms with Israel. We have taken their country. While Jews believe God promised them the land, that belief holds no weight for Arabs. They only see that we have come here and stolen their country. Why should they accept that?"

Billie Eilish during her #GRAMMYs speech for Song of the Year: “As grateful as I feel, I don’t need to say anything except that, no one is illegal on stolen land. It’s really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, I feel hopeful in this room and we need to keep protesting… fuck ICE.”

Israel has opened the border to Gaza but is not allowing aid in to Gaza. This is a blatant attempt to further undermine the well being and health of survivors of the Israeli holocaust on the people of Gaza. Isn’t it time that Netanyahu was rendered to the care of the court in The Hague.

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What a very useful piece of information and a great question!

On new music check Charlie XCX new release featuring John Cale. Yes that John Cale. Preview tracks from Wuthering Heights. House and chains of love. Numbingly powerful. She is on the verge of total superstardom. A unique British performer. Charlie is way ahead of the pop establishment. Great songs.

After my last album BREAK THE DARK I’m working on new music. I don’t intend it to become the basis of songs. I want to explore sound design using field recordings and synth/sampled sound. I have treated myself to a hydrophone, binaural mics and a couple of Zoom digital recorders. I do love tech.

Have just seen The Running Man at the IMAX Odeon in Norwich. Absolutely stunning story, fabulous sound and cinema photography. Very special. A total treat for the eyes and ears.

What he said: 💯 🎯

Here is a link to a Paul Morley Radio 4 program about the infamous Alistair Crowley in which I took part. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Delighted to have had the first part of my radio play, Idyll, played on Solent Radio. Thanks to Leo Ulph for giving us the opportunity to. 2nd part next week. Scroll fwd to 19.39 to hear it. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... @BBC_Hampshire @bbcupload @WakeUpLeo

Lest we forget the bravery of conscientious objectors. Most of them made a huge, non violent contribution to the war effort here in the UK.

I’ve just spent a delightful afternoon BFS fishing around Aylesham lock. Not a single fish. I had a nice perch take a chomp on a tiny lure (3grams) but it let go. I’ve never known the fishing so lacking catches but it is called fishing not catching. Still I’ll be looking forward to next time.

Great energy and light.

IMO the woman ruled at Glastonbury this year. None more so than Charli XCX. I missed her earlier stuff but BRAT is pure magic. If you want to know how to program the best dance pop listen to these guys. The song - I might say something stupid is exquisite. My favourite album of the year. So there.😀

When he said that the ocean was clean. It is becoming dirtier ……….

Im horrified

The BBC and Home Secretary conveniently ignoring *why* anti-genocide protesters were out on the streets the same day as the Manchester attack: Because Israel had just abducted hundreds of activists, including Britons, trying to break its illegal starvation-siege of Gaza.

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After the Manchester attack a Jewish spokesman said that the time has come to label anti Zionists as Jew haters. Why do Zionists want us to respect them while they ignore the genocide in Palestine? How can Zionists demand safety for themselves while they have persecuted Palestinians for 70 years?

No bass nor any other fish but it was a beautiful evening.

Hive Beach in Dorset at 9pm. Tomorrow I’m going to fish for bass with lures.

Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him

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Netanyahu doesn’t care about the hostages. He’s used the situation to get where he wants to be, on the verge of a full military occupation of Palestine. This ignores hostages relatives wishes and international opinion. Email Israeli UK embassy. I have. It’s a way to protest. [email protected]

My brother was expelled from WARWICK school for being unable to part his hair. My dad marched outside the school with a sandwich board. If Palestine Action group lose their court appeal to overturn the terrorist label you will see me doing the same in Westminster. Care to join me? Out Demons Out.

Israeli US backed food parcels provide a full stomach but an empty diet. The problem is what's missing. A first aid food basket to stop acute hunger. This diet would lead to hidden hunger in weeks, increasing the risk of diseases like anaemia and scurvy. A stealth method to debilitate the starving?

Fabulous.

The famine in Gaza has been entirely manufactured by Israel. Israel and its cheerleaders are lying through their teeth about the crime of the century. Here are Israel's lies taken apart 👇 www.owenjones.news/p/israels-li...

The context was simply inaccurate unless you think he is like a vagina. Nothing wrong with a cunt. Language is important. See Mellor’s beautiful usage in Lady Chatterley’s lover. We should stop using insulting, indefensible, oppressive language. There are no contextual dispensations for misogyny.

The misogynistic pirating of the word demeans all girls and women. Its use as an insult does nothing to make the world a safer place for women. When women use it, is it an expression of unconscious self loathing. Little girl walking past graffitied wall. “ Daddy what does that word mean”?