Well-written, George. About time that Gordon Brown, who seems to be treated by @theguardian.com as if he was William Gladstone, got a kicking on those pages. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Really angry, really good: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

They serve gin and tonic in pint glasses in American Indian. I do think the Spanish approach to gin quantity is to be imitated and admired.

The wonderful Perfect Circus band, doing what they do, at the American Indian, Puerto del Carmen.

My university, my campus, my city. Redundancies for the staff and local students losing one of their few chances at making a better life for themselves and families

Interesting, but really disheartening to read that the most powerful and influential men in the world are even worse than you anticipate. A useful reminder that you can never be too cynical. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

Sadly, may well be the first of many. English Universities will be missed when they’re gone, sacrificed to financial short-termism, Brexit, and hysterical hatred of foreigners. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

I am not exaggerating when I say ICE functions as a terrorist organization in the Twin Cities. The goal seems to be to harass and frighten people (the ones who are lucky enough to not be abducted, at least) and it's deeply unsettling when you learn they're in your neighborhood.

Liverpool, 1965, photo by John Bulmer.

Bang on! www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...

The article doesn’t ask, so I will: what do people who believe cows can be bred to be exploited and eaten because they are barely sentient make of this? www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

The usual good sense - but how will It be done? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

First #parkrun of the year completed, time not too terrible after 3 weeks off. Felt good to be back.

As ever a good read, as so often a fair and gloomy point: so many aspects of the UK work so poorly now that it’s likely people will reach for Reform in May and after. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

O my:

Abolish the crazy thugs at ICE.

Literally no mention in the mainstream news of the 5th Anniversary of Trump supporters attempting to violently overthrow the U.S Government.

I love @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social, me 🙂 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Climate change bot bingo

Demand for electricity in UK surges after two decades of decline https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/342114/ Britain’s electricity demand is on the rise after two decades of decline as electric vehicles, heat pumps and…

One of my greatest fantasies is to go to a dogging spot and join in with the action. I don't drive and I'm too embarrassed to ask for a lift.

Darts on TV accompanied by Christmas cake, cheese and sherry, visitors have all gone #RealMeaningOfChristmas

Read it and weep

I think you lot will appreciate this @samwhyte.bsky.social @kellywelles.bsky.social @danwaddell.bsky.social @markgretton.bsky.social @vaun.bsky.social @cheeseford.bsky.social @sarahgailbrand.bsky.social @scriblit.bsky.social @nick-pettigrew.bsky.social @scribblerrob.bsky.social

Why proper journalism matters more than most things: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

All good sense, though should be remembered that the oil industry production of methane, immense as it is, is exceeded by that produced by the cattle farming industry. Reduce your car use, drink more non-dairy, eat less beef. This can be done. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Women in Iran now routinely openly defying the hijab ruling, despite years of women being beaten and killed for the right to dress as they wish. Utterly beyond impressive and a reminder that when you're right, never, ever stop. apnews.com/article/iran...

“Proud face”

Hadn’t heard about the ‘if we stop immigration who’s going to wipe the bums?’ comment. What a remarkably silly thing for a leftward politician to say. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

“It’s coming out of Phil, Gaz and Fido like Lava”.

I’m not doing Black Friday this year. I’d rather be honest with you than try to compete with big brands. Every purchase genuinely makes a difference to my tiny business. Shop independent this Christmas. www.gailmyerscough.co.uk

Well, that went well. I'm going to have a day drinking now. Might listen to some country music too. The music of pain #ashes

Fair enough, but it's much more than 'the 1%' who need to pay more tax.

Watched a podcast yesterday in which Alastair Campbell was a guest - one of the hosts (Bill Beaumont) used the phrase “Rachel from accounts”. Generally speaking, sportsmen have always been utter shithouses when it comes to political opinions. The other host was bEeFy bOtHam. Say. No. More.

I once asked a colleague why they voted for Boris Johnson “oh he makes me laugh” they said. After 23,000 deaths attributed to him, wonder if he still has the same effect

105-4 lunch day one. If Mitchell Starc gets injured as well as Cummings and Hazlewood then England will have a shot 😀 #ashes

I do think this is right. The Labour Party was essentially a twentieth century solution. We need something different now. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Last post sunset view, on our last evening, drinking our last Pina Colada's- at least for this trip. Back to Blighty tomorrow after a lovely break.

This. We’ll all miss it when it’s gone. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The party who claim to be patriots literally had a Reform leadership member caught red handed taking bribes from Russia. This article details the speeches Nathan Gill gave that he was paid to give. How are Reform getting away with this? www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...

First few hours in Lanzarote, drinking Margaritas in American Indian with Perfect Circle blasting out bangers, with Louise. Life is good, very, very good 😊

Minority representation on TV causes outrage From the new Private Eye, in shops now.

🚨 New study reveals that marathon records are now less likely due to climate breakdown. Yet the industries fuelling the crisis for profit continue to use the sport as a billboard. 🤨 More on running's sportswashing problem 👉 thegreenrunners.com/sportswashin... @thegreenrunners.bsky.social

After parting ways with Rocco Baldelli, the front office seems determined to replace him with someone who feels… oddly familiar. #twins #minnesota #mntwins

You'd need a heart of stone not to laugh 😆

Again, this seems practical commensense.

A sentiment to which we can all give a loud 'Amen!'

Have spent the last few days trying to glean email addresses from websites, and it occurs to me that there are too many people out there who think it's OK to have an incredibly cool and visually stunning site that is utterly unuseable.

Farage's motion on leaving the European Convention on Human Rights failed: 154 votes to 96 All 4 @greenparty.org.uk MPs voted against it, because we believe international agreements on human rights are a good thing. But only 63 out of 401 Labour MPs did: votes.parliament.uk/votes/common...

Looks like the science community has found a home. academic.oup.com/icb/article-...