Dave A
@davea79.bsky.social
Copywriter, ex journo, news/politics geek, travel lover, real ale/craft beer drinker, world TV/cinema fan. Among other things. Left of centre, increasingly bewildered. Birmingham, UK.
The vox pops on ITV yesterday were interesting - even those who weren't too keen on the govt didn't want a change of leader. Not surprising when they remember the chaos of the Tories changing leader every 5 mins.
February 10, 2026 at 6:04 PM
The vox pops on ITV yesterday were interesting - even those who weren't too keen on the govt didn't want a change of leader. Not surprising when they remember the chaos of the Tories changing leader every 5 mins.
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There seems to be almost an addiction to political chaos in the media. A lust for drama and headlines. Britain needs stability. There's no doubt that Starmer's government has made mistakes, but the answer is for them to improve, not throw the country into turmoil.
February 10, 2026 at 2:05 PM
There seems to be almost an addiction to political chaos in the media. A lust for drama and headlines. Britain needs stability. There's no doubt that Starmer's government has made mistakes, but the answer is for them to improve, not throw the country into turmoil.
It seems people have forgotten how much the Tories used to get (rightly) criticised for the constant changing of PMs and other senior figures. If another leader faces similar problems what then? Another change?
It would be nice if we could have a PM who lasts more than a few months, frankly. Dunno about you lot, but I am tired of politics being a constant exhausting drama driven by hot takes, newsletter posts, lobby corrs interviewing other lobby corrs, gossip and memes.
February 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM
It seems people have forgotten how much the Tories used to get (rightly) criticised for the constant changing of PMs and other senior figures. If another leader faces similar problems what then? Another change?
Hello! Just the first day of the rest of my life today...
Taking some time out of work after 26 years non-stop and the past few years not quite going as I hoped. Planning to make some life changes, relocate and hopefully live more, work less. Not too much to ask is it?
Taking some time out of work after 26 years non-stop and the past few years not quite going as I hoped. Planning to make some life changes, relocate and hopefully live more, work less. Not too much to ask is it?
February 9, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Hello! Just the first day of the rest of my life today...
Taking some time out of work after 26 years non-stop and the past few years not quite going as I hoped. Planning to make some life changes, relocate and hopefully live more, work less. Not too much to ask is it?
Taking some time out of work after 26 years non-stop and the past few years not quite going as I hoped. Planning to make some life changes, relocate and hopefully live more, work less. Not too much to ask is it?
So, for probably the first time in my life, I’m taking a risk. After over 25 years working non-stop and feeling pretty exhausted for the last few years, I'm taking some time out to reflect, refresh and decide what to do with the rest of my life. A bit scary but I think I've got to try.
February 9, 2026 at 8:52 AM
So, for probably the first time in my life, I’m taking a risk. After over 25 years working non-stop and feeling pretty exhausted for the last few years, I'm taking some time out to reflect, refresh and decide what to do with the rest of my life. A bit scary but I think I've got to try.
Yes I think that's exactly it.
February 7, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Yes I think that's exactly it.
It sounds attractive but I'm not sure how it would work in practice. Would it only be switching parties or when someone resigns to become an independent? What if someone is forcibly thrown out from a party? The system could be gamed either way.
February 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM
It sounds attractive but I'm not sure how it would work in practice. Would it only be switching parties or when someone resigns to become an independent? What if someone is forcibly thrown out from a party? The system could be gamed either way.
I think I saw a poll not long ago when he was the highest rated of our living former PMs, but people didn't seem to appreciate him at the time. Dumping Brown for Cameron really was the UK's Sliding Doors moment.
February 7, 2026 at 2:05 PM
I think I saw a poll not long ago when he was the highest rated of our living former PMs, but people didn't seem to appreciate him at the time. Dumping Brown for Cameron really was the UK's Sliding Doors moment.
As a #childfree person... fuck off.
Ironic that the right are now concerned about falling birth rates when the policies they promote have done a lot to discourage people from having children.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Ironic that the right are now concerned about falling birth rates when the policies they promote have done a lot to discourage people from having children.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Reform by-election candidate suggested people who don’t have kids should pay more tax
Exclusive: The Reform politician’s suggestion would ‘punish millions of women and strip them of their basic dignity to choose’, Labour’s deputy leader warned
www.independent.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 3:34 PM
As a #childfree person... fuck off.
Ironic that the right are now concerned about falling birth rates when the policies they promote have done a lot to discourage people from having children.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Ironic that the right are now concerned about falling birth rates when the policies they promote have done a lot to discourage people from having children.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Another entry in the occasional series "Right-wing politician fails to understand song lyrics".
#DeaconBlue #Reform
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
#DeaconBlue #Reform
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Deacon Blue ‘appalled’ by Reform UK’s Scottish leader quoting their song lyrics
Exclusive: Band hit out at party’s ‘poisonous rhetoric’ after Malcolm Offord makes reference to Dignity during speech
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Another entry in the occasional series "Right-wing politician fails to understand song lyrics".
#DeaconBlue #Reform
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
#DeaconBlue #Reform
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Absolutely. I don't think they'll be sorry to see the back of those who've gone but they don't have the personnel to take the party back to (relative) normality.
January 27, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Absolutely. I don't think they'll be sorry to see the back of those who've gone but they don't have the personnel to take the party back to (relative) normality.
Indeed. Logic says it won't happen but anything is possible.
The one I can't see is Johnson. They hate each other.
The one I can't see is Johnson. They hate each other.
January 27, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Indeed. Logic says it won't happen but anything is possible.
The one I can't see is Johnson. They hate each other.
The one I can't see is Johnson. They hate each other.
According to Farage today, Trump didn't really mean it. That's OK then.
January 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM
According to Farage today, Trump didn't really mean it. That's OK then.
15 minute cities has always been a particularly weird conspiracy theory. "I don't want facilities near to me" is an odd hill to die on....
January 26, 2026 at 1:36 PM
15 minute cities has always been a particularly weird conspiracy theory. "I don't want facilities near to me" is an odd hill to die on....
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what? Nigel Farage is not a man of his word and is a complete and utter liar and a hypocrite? Who knew?
January 26, 2026 at 1:05 PM
what? Nigel Farage is not a man of his word and is a complete and utter liar and a hypocrite? Who knew?
They did say that but who knows if they'll stick to it.
January 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM
They did say that but who knows if they'll stick to it.
It would do a lot for Reform's 'credibility' if they rejected her. But they probably wouldn't.
January 26, 2026 at 12:46 PM
It would do a lot for Reform's 'credibility' if they rejected her. But they probably wouldn't.
Me neither. The NRA don't do logic or consistency.
January 25, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Me neither. The NRA don't do logic or consistency.
I've had a lot of time for Andy Burnham in the past but agree it is hard to justify re-running the Manchester Mayor election at the moment. He could have stood down last time and will have the chance to do so again before the next GE if that's what he wants.
January 25, 2026 at 2:13 PM
I've had a lot of time for Andy Burnham in the past but agree it is hard to justify re-running the Manchester Mayor election at the moment. He could have stood down last time and will have the chance to do so again before the next GE if that's what he wants.
I've had a lot of time for Andy Burnham in the past but agree it is hard to justify re-running the Manchester Mayor election at the moment. He could have stood down last time and will have the chance to do so again before the next GE if that's what he wants.
January 25, 2026 at 2:13 PM
I've had a lot of time for Andy Burnham in the past but agree it is hard to justify re-running the Manchester Mayor election at the moment. He could have stood down last time and will have the chance to do so again before the next GE if that's what he wants.
Dear oh dear, can't they both lose?
Michael O’Leary, CEO of Europe’s biggest airline, Ryanair, says his ongoing feud with tech billionaire Elon Musk has boosted the budget carrier’s ticket sales. https://cnn.it/4jWQxY4
January 21, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Dear oh dear, can't they both lose?
In that case, surely he doesn't need to "protect" Greenland from China and Russia. You can't have it both ways!
Trump amplifies post that says NATO — not China or Russia — is part of the “real threat” to America.
January 20, 2026 at 5:47 PM
In that case, surely he doesn't need to "protect" Greenland from China and Russia. You can't have it both ways!
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Donald Trump threatens 10% tariffs on UK and Nigel Farage who has positioned himself as the president's best mate in Britain drops out of a much promoted interview on the BBC.
Strange.
Almost like the two things are connected.
Strange.
Almost like the two things are connected.
January 18, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Donald Trump threatens 10% tariffs on UK and Nigel Farage who has positioned himself as the president's best mate in Britain drops out of a much promoted interview on the BBC.
Strange.
Almost like the two things are connected.
Strange.
Almost like the two things are connected.
Politically, that would be logical but I'm not sure it comes naturally to her.
January 17, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Politically, that would be logical but I'm not sure it comes naturally to her.