Dave Haslam
@davehaslam.bsky.social
Hacienda DJ, journalist (Guardian, LRB, etc), writer (recent books about Sylvia Plath, Keith Haring, Picasso). “An exceptional writer” - Olivia Laing.
No 10 have chosen factionalism over what’s right for the party and in all probability handed Gorton to Reform.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour row erupts after Andy Burnham blocked from byelection race
Allies of Greater Manchester mayor say No 10 has ‘chosen factionalism’ as decision leads to a furious backlash
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:22 PM
No 10 have chosen factionalism over what’s right for the party and in all probability handed Gorton to Reform.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Blocking Andy Burnham from standing is not putting the country before the party. It’s not even the best decision for the party. Starmer is ultimately prioritising his job. A job he is doing badly. Which will result in Britain falling to the far right.
Absolutely unforgivable
Absolutely unforgivable
January 25, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Blocking Andy Burnham from standing is not putting the country before the party. It’s not even the best decision for the party. Starmer is ultimately prioritising his job. A job he is doing badly. Which will result in Britain falling to the far right.
Absolutely unforgivable
Absolutely unforgivable
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I'm not American. Nobody needs my commentary on MN today
I am British, though. And our soft-serve-the-fascism, both-sides-at-all-costs-and-fuck-the-evidence national broadcaster is a fucking disgrace
I am British, though. And our soft-serve-the-fascism, both-sides-at-all-costs-and-fuck-the-evidence national broadcaster is a fucking disgrace
January 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM
I'm not American. Nobody needs my commentary on MN today
I am British, though. And our soft-serve-the-fascism, both-sides-at-all-costs-and-fuck-the-evidence national broadcaster is a fucking disgrace
I am British, though. And our soft-serve-the-fascism, both-sides-at-all-costs-and-fuck-the-evidence national broadcaster is a fucking disgrace
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Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
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The footage taken by the woman in the pink coat of the man murdered in Minnesota has now been released and is, if anything, even more horrific than the initial footage. He's trying to protect somebody ICE, for no reason, shoves to the ground and they beat him up before executing him.
January 24, 2026 at 7:07 PM
The footage taken by the woman in the pink coat of the man murdered in Minnesota has now been released and is, if anything, even more horrific than the initial footage. He's trying to protect somebody ICE, for no reason, shoves to the ground and they beat him up before executing him.
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This is extrajudicial murder. It’s a paramilitary execution of an unarmed civilian in cold blood. Horrifying.
NEW VIDEO: this appears to be the footage from the woman in the pink coat.
January 24, 2026 at 6:53 PM
This is extrajudicial murder. It’s a paramilitary execution of an unarmed civilian in cold blood. Horrifying.
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Venezuelan family seeking asylum -- entered legally, both parents with college degrees -- took their 7-year-old to the ER for a nosebleed and fever. ICE, which is now targeting hospitals as well as churches schools, blocked the child from getting care and detained them instead
The parents of a 7 year old, all of whom are in the process of applying for asylum, took their daughter to the ER when her nose wouldn't stop bleeding. ICE picked them up near the hospital and they are now in detention in Texas, presumably awaiting deportation. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
ICE detains family seeking emergency care for child at Portland hospital
The Venezuelan parents and their 7-year-old daughter entered the U.S. legally.
www.oregonlive.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Venezuelan family seeking asylum -- entered legally, both parents with college degrees -- took their 7-year-old to the ER for a nosebleed and fever. ICE, which is now targeting hospitals as well as churches schools, blocked the child from getting care and detained them instead
Eight years gone. But no chance of being forgotten.
Mark E Smith; 5th March 1957 - 24th January 2018.
Mark E Smith; 5th March 1957 - 24th January 2018.
January 24, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Eight years gone. But no chance of being forgotten.
Mark E Smith; 5th March 1957 - 24th January 2018.
Mark E Smith; 5th March 1957 - 24th January 2018.
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We can all get things wrong, but if I had been this consistently and catastrophically wrong about such important issues I don't think I could carry on publishing my opinions every week.
I'd want to go away and think about how I'd so badly misunderstood the things I write about.
I'd want to go away and think about how I'd so badly misunderstood the things I write about.
January 24, 2026 at 12:16 PM
We can all get things wrong, but if I had been this consistently and catastrophically wrong about such important issues I don't think I could carry on publishing my opinions every week.
I'd want to go away and think about how I'd so badly misunderstood the things I write about.
I'd want to go away and think about how I'd so badly misunderstood the things I write about.
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This is the first example I’ve seen of an American government using AI to meaningfully misrepresent actual events with the intent to deceive the public. We are at Stalinesque levels of propaganda.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/past-the-b...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/past-the-b...
January 23, 2026 at 2:23 PM
This is the first example I’ve seen of an American government using AI to meaningfully misrepresent actual events with the intent to deceive the public. We are at Stalinesque levels of propaganda.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/past-the-b...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/past-the-b...
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Okay mate, you explain that to angry voters. They'll see your true colours.
January 23, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Okay mate, you explain that to angry voters. They'll see your true colours.
January 24, 2026, a horse called New Order (trained by Charlie Longsdon, ridden by David Bass) is running at Doncaster in the 14:05 Virgin Bet Great Yorkshire Chase. The eight-year-old has been in good form, with recent performances including a close second at Sandown. Odds around 11/1 #NewOrder
January 23, 2026 at 8:55 PM
January 24, 2026, a horse called New Order (trained by Charlie Longsdon, ridden by David Bass) is running at Doncaster in the 14:05 Virgin Bet Great Yorkshire Chase. The eight-year-old has been in good form, with recent performances including a close second at Sandown. Odds around 11/1 #NewOrder
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Gramsci had great hair.
"The challenge of modernity is to live without illusions and without becoming disillusioned" Antonio Gramsci (born #otd 22nd January 1891, died 27th April 1937).
"The challenge of modernity is to live without illusions and without becoming disillusioned" Antonio Gramsci (born #otd 22nd January 1891, died 27th April 1937).
January 22, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Gramsci had great hair.
"The challenge of modernity is to live without illusions and without becoming disillusioned" Antonio Gramsci (born #otd 22nd January 1891, died 27th April 1937).
"The challenge of modernity is to live without illusions and without becoming disillusioned" Antonio Gramsci (born #otd 22nd January 1891, died 27th April 1937).
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let's check in on that 'ceasefire'
Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 11, Including Three Journalists
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:50 PM
let's check in on that 'ceasefire'
Gramsci had great hair.
"The challenge of modernity is to live without illusions and without becoming disillusioned" Antonio Gramsci (born #otd 22nd January 1891, died 27th April 1937).
"The challenge of modernity is to live without illusions and without becoming disillusioned" Antonio Gramsci (born #otd 22nd January 1891, died 27th April 1937).
January 22, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Gramsci had great hair.
"The challenge of modernity is to live without illusions and without becoming disillusioned" Antonio Gramsci (born #otd 22nd January 1891, died 27th April 1937).
"The challenge of modernity is to live without illusions and without becoming disillusioned" Antonio Gramsci (born #otd 22nd January 1891, died 27th April 1937).
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Or consider being born to parents who can give you a role in the family firm?
www.ft.com/content/c894...
www.ft.com/content/c894...
January 22, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Or consider being born to parents who can give you a role in the family firm?
www.ft.com/content/c894...
www.ft.com/content/c894...
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This is insane. Insane that it's happening. Insane that these good folks need to do it in the first place. And insane that no one in power is helping them one iota.
Neighborhood watch is taking on a new form in Minneapolis and other cities under occupation by federal immigration agents: ICE Watch.
These folks, who're tailing federal agents as they make arrests, are passionate, determined, and just about everywhere—and ICE is getting frustrated.
These folks, who're tailing federal agents as they make arrests, are passionate, determined, and just about everywhere—and ICE is getting frustrated.
Meet the Minneapolis neighbors standing up to ICE by the thousands
Local resistance is "growing exponentially," says Defend the 612's Andrew Fahlstrom.
www.motherjones.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:07 PM
This is insane. Insane that it's happening. Insane that these good folks need to do it in the first place. And insane that no one in power is helping them one iota.
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A big welcome to Reform for Thomas Skinner! Reform UK needs people like Tom – people who cheat on their wives and get convicted for handling stolen goods. Bosh!
January 21, 2026 at 7:55 AM
A big welcome to Reform for Thomas Skinner! Reform UK needs people like Tom – people who cheat on their wives and get convicted for handling stolen goods. Bosh!
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We are Christopher Isherwood, watching the violent racist authoritarian lawless scenes in the Berlin street below from our apartment window above.
Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
January 21, 2026 at 5:27 AM
We are Christopher Isherwood, watching the violent racist authoritarian lawless scenes in the Berlin street below from our apartment window above.
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Tickets - www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Man...
Saturday 31st Jan, I'm DJing with Craig Charles and a bunch of other talents, all for an excellent breast cancer charity. Come down, bring yr dancing shoes, and support the cause!
Saturday 31st Jan, I'm DJing with Craig Charles and a bunch of other talents, all for an excellent breast cancer charity. Come down, bring yr dancing shoes, and support the cause!
January 20, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Tickets - www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Man...
Saturday 31st Jan, I'm DJing with Craig Charles and a bunch of other talents, all for an excellent breast cancer charity. Come down, bring yr dancing shoes, and support the cause!
Saturday 31st Jan, I'm DJing with Craig Charles and a bunch of other talents, all for an excellent breast cancer charity. Come down, bring yr dancing shoes, and support the cause!
Tickets - www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Man...
Saturday 31st Jan, I'm DJing with Craig Charles and a bunch of other talents, all for an excellent breast cancer charity. Come down, bring yr dancing shoes, and support the cause!
Saturday 31st Jan, I'm DJing with Craig Charles and a bunch of other talents, all for an excellent breast cancer charity. Come down, bring yr dancing shoes, and support the cause!
January 20, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Tickets - www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Man...
Saturday 31st Jan, I'm DJing with Craig Charles and a bunch of other talents, all for an excellent breast cancer charity. Come down, bring yr dancing shoes, and support the cause!
Saturday 31st Jan, I'm DJing with Craig Charles and a bunch of other talents, all for an excellent breast cancer charity. Come down, bring yr dancing shoes, and support the cause!
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Mac very possibly being right that this is the best song ever written. And it's the way those four notes from the middle eight continue to repeat behind the third verse that does it.
20th January #otd in 1984. the release of 'The Killing Moon' by Echo & the Bunnymen...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWz0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWz0...
Echo & The Bunnymen - The Killing Moon (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Echo & the Bunnymen
www.youtube.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Mac very possibly being right that this is the best song ever written. And it's the way those four notes from the middle eight continue to repeat behind the third verse that does it.
20th January #otd in 1984. the release of 'The Killing Moon' by Echo & the Bunnymen...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWz0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWz0...
Echo & The Bunnymen - The Killing Moon (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Echo & the Bunnymen
www.youtube.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:03 AM
20th January #otd in 1984. the release of 'The Killing Moon' by Echo & the Bunnymen...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWz0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWz0...
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17 January 1933 | French Jewish girl Rosa Lisoprawski was born in Paris.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 22 January 1944 in a transport of 1,115 Jews deported from Drancy. She was murdered after selection in the gas chamber.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 22 January 1944 in a transport of 1,115 Jews deported from Drancy. She was murdered after selection in the gas chamber.
January 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM
17 January 1933 | French Jewish girl Rosa Lisoprawski was born in Paris.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 22 January 1944 in a transport of 1,115 Jews deported from Drancy. She was murdered after selection in the gas chamber.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 22 January 1944 in a transport of 1,115 Jews deported from Drancy. She was murdered after selection in the gas chamber.