Christine
@christorm.bsky.social
Fortunate to live in the beautiful city of Bath. Interested in history, the arts, books, politics and anything to do with wildlife.🦋
What the hell just happened with the item on the BBC 6 o’clock News about Farage’s juvenile racism? No apology for the fact that that there was an ‘issue’ and that it was suddenly terminated. Did Farage contact the BBC in a fury?
November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
What the hell just happened with the item on the BBC 6 o’clock News about Farage’s juvenile racism? No apology for the fact that that there was an ‘issue’ and that it was suddenly terminated. Did Farage contact the BBC in a fury?
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Please sign this petition for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics.
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Please sign this petition for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics.
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
I don't care if you're left or right, Reform or Corbynite - we can't allow a hostile foreign nation to run riot in our political ecosystem.
Sign and share.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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#TraceryTuesday The animals in Tom Denny's new Prodigal Son window for Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, have a curious intensity about them, focussing our attention on the dramatic narrative.
Denny's pebbles are a recurring theme, having a jewel-like quality! @churchartnature.bsky.social
Denny's pebbles are a recurring theme, having a jewel-like quality! @churchartnature.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
#TraceryTuesday The animals in Tom Denny's new Prodigal Son window for Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, have a curious intensity about them, focussing our attention on the dramatic narrative.
Denny's pebbles are a recurring theme, having a jewel-like quality! @churchartnature.bsky.social
Denny's pebbles are a recurring theme, having a jewel-like quality! @churchartnature.bsky.social
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It's not going away
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 AM
It's not going away
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More from the Avon/Somerset area over the festive period.
January 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
More from the Avon/Somerset area over the festive period.
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The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
The truth about impartiality at the BBC
And the hysteria of the current "crisis"
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
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I've always felt that Johnson and Farage put self-interest over the national interest - hence their dallying with Putin and his oligarchs. But directly colluding with a foreign government to take down the BBC feels like an act of supreme treachery
November 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I've always felt that Johnson and Farage put self-interest over the national interest - hence their dallying with Putin and his oligarchs. But directly colluding with a foreign government to take down the BBC feels like an act of supreme treachery
Interesting section about #Bath in the first episode.
My new series - Empire With David Olusoga - starts 9pm on BBC Two. Whole series on @bbciplayer.bsky.social from tonight.
November 10, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Interesting section about #Bath in the first episode.
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Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
October 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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It's that moment again for National Trust members to vote to keep the entryists out.
Quick and easy to vote and please do so by 31st of October
Quick Vote link keeps the AstroTurfers out.
Then share. Thank you.
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Quick and easy to vote and please do so by 31st of October
Quick Vote link keeps the AstroTurfers out.
Then share. Thank you.
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October 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
It's that moment again for National Trust members to vote to keep the entryists out.
Quick and easy to vote and please do so by 31st of October
Quick Vote link keeps the AstroTurfers out.
Then share. Thank you.
secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/nt25/...
Quick and easy to vote and please do so by 31st of October
Quick Vote link keeps the AstroTurfers out.
Then share. Thank you.
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Yay. Priceless. The right column at the right time. And a gleefully English two fingers to the haters.
October 25, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Yay. Priceless. The right column at the right time. And a gleefully English two fingers to the haters.
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I am being personally sued for more than £8m by a barrister, Setu Kamal. I believe this is one of the largest English libel claims ever made.
October 23, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I am being personally sued for more than £8m by a barrister, Setu Kamal. I believe this is one of the largest English libel claims ever made.
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How is York coping without a Duke and Duchess? Will people in York be ok? Are the jobs advertised locally or will they go again to outsiders?
October 18, 2025 at 6:12 AM
How is York coping without a Duke and Duchess? Will people in York be ok? Are the jobs advertised locally or will they go again to outsiders?
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Gavin Williamson claimed education unions were “blockers” at the COVID enquiry yesterday.
We were trying to save lives.
Our member, Donna Coleman, died on his watch.
@drjogrady.bsky.social on Newsnight.
We were trying to save lives.
Our member, Donna Coleman, died on his watch.
@drjogrady.bsky.social on Newsnight.
October 15, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Gavin Williamson claimed education unions were “blockers” at the COVID enquiry yesterday.
We were trying to save lives.
Our member, Donna Coleman, died on his watch.
@drjogrady.bsky.social on Newsnight.
We were trying to save lives.
Our member, Donna Coleman, died on his watch.
@drjogrady.bsky.social on Newsnight.
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Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.
Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.
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Calling English a 'rip-off degree' is one of the most blatant exhibitions of personal barbarism I've ever seen. You've demonstrated nothing but the poverty of your own mind.
October 8, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Calling English a 'rip-off degree' is one of the most blatant exhibitions of personal barbarism I've ever seen. You've demonstrated nothing but the poverty of your own mind.
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“‘I’m leaving,’ Trump said. ‘There’s no reason to be here any more’”: inside the meeting that brought Nato to the brink
“‘I’m leaving,’ Trump said. ‘There’s no reason to be here any more’”: inside the meeting that brought Nato to the brink
Former secretary general Jens Stoltenberg recalls the rollercoaster ride of dealing with Donald Trump – and how close the US president brought the alliance to the point of collapse
www.theguardian.com
October 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
“‘I’m leaving,’ Trump said. ‘There’s no reason to be here any more’”: inside the meeting that brought Nato to the brink
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The near consensus view was that Keir Starmer's conference speech was his best yet. I heard something different. I think it was born of a profound weakness- and in its own way set up his own future failure.
My latest
goodallandgoodluck.substack.com/p/keir-starm... open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
My latest
goodallandgoodluck.substack.com/p/keir-starm... open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
Keir Starmer: the new Joe Biden?
The consensus view was that Keir Starmer's speech was his best yet. I think it was born of deep frailty.
open.substack.com
October 3, 2025 at 6:47 AM
The near consensus view was that Keir Starmer's conference speech was his best yet. I heard something different. I think it was born of a profound weakness- and in its own way set up his own future failure.
My latest
goodallandgoodluck.substack.com/p/keir-starm... open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
My latest
goodallandgoodluck.substack.com/p/keir-starm... open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
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This is a fantastic read by @itsjoelvin.bsky.social that perfectly describes the rigmarole and absurdity of applying for and living up to ILR - and to note, this was well before things like “the hostile environment” and massive Increases in fees that came about in the early 2010s.
When the Home Office wanted to deport me
I keep hearing that it's easy to just stroll into Britain. My experience was a little different.
open.substack.com
September 30, 2025 at 5:08 AM
This is a fantastic read by @itsjoelvin.bsky.social that perfectly describes the rigmarole and absurdity of applying for and living up to ILR - and to note, this was well before things like “the hostile environment” and massive Increases in fees that came about in the early 2010s.
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Wow. Brilliant idea. I'd have loved to have done this subject.
🔥 Britain is about to launch a new GCSE in natural history – a vital step toward restoring our knowledge of and respect for the natural world.
Fellow creatures: the new GCSE in natural history
The new GCSE in natural history is a vital step toward restoring our knowledge of and respect for the natural world
westenglandbylines.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Wow. Brilliant idea. I'd have loved to have done this subject.