David Jobbins
@davidj2024.bsky.social
Birder, journalist, democratic socialist, life member, NUJ, WeBS counter, Hanningfield Res, Essex. Resigned from Labour Party February 2025. Politically homeless.
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Almost a year on and Nigel Farage has still not given any explanation as to what was going on here bylinetimes.com/2025/01/30/n...
Nigel Farage Pictured With Far-Right Activists Who Posted 'Pride Swastikas' and Racist Rants
EXCLUSIVE: The Reform UK leader posed for pictures with the group of prominent far-right activists known for their extreme, racist and Islamophobic posts
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Almost a year on and Nigel Farage has still not given any explanation as to what was going on here bylinetimes.com/2025/01/30/n...
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The NUJ has defended the professional integrity of its members amid one-sided attacks.
The union has demanded BBC governance reform and sustainable funding to safeguard public service journalism.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
The union has demanded BBC governance reform and sustainable funding to safeguard public service journalism.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
NUJ backs BBC journalists and calls for governance reform
The NUJ has called for worker representation and independent appointments to the BBC board ahead of culture secretary Lisa Nandy's urgent statement to parliament today.
www.nuj.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The NUJ has defended the professional integrity of its members amid one-sided attacks.
The union has demanded BBC governance reform and sustainable funding to safeguard public service journalism.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
The union has demanded BBC governance reform and sustainable funding to safeguard public service journalism.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
BBC News - Hadleigh's Benton End house aiming to reopen to public in 2026 - BBC News
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Hadleigh's Benton End house aiming to reopen to public in 2026
The home once belonged to artists Sir Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines who set up an art school here.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 7:28 AM
BBC News - Hadleigh's Benton End house aiming to reopen to public in 2026 - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Today, Remembrance Sunday, I won't wear a poppy. Instead, I'll think of my great uncle George Ravenhill, who left the rolling hills of Herefordshire to fight for his country in an imperialist war and die on the first day of the Battle of Loos. His body was never found.
November 9, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Today, Remembrance Sunday, I won't wear a poppy. Instead, I'll think of my great uncle George Ravenhill, who left the rolling hills of Herefordshire to fight for his country in an imperialist war and die on the first day of the Battle of Loos. His body was never found.
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Nigel Farage's favoured Mayoral candidate for Doncaster said black people cannot be English.
Reform councillor Alexander Jones claimed being English requires Anglo-Saxon ‘lineage’.
The messages were deleted after questions were raised by Byline Times
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
Reform councillor Alexander Jones claimed being English requires Anglo-Saxon ‘lineage’.
The messages were deleted after questions were raised by Byline Times
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
Nigel Farage's Chosen Reform Mayoral Candidate Suggested Black Britons Can’t Be English
The party's candidate for Mayor of Doncaster claimed being English requires Anglo-Saxon 'lineage' and attacked 'third world cultures' in now-deleted posts
bylinetimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Nigel Farage's favoured Mayoral candidate for Doncaster said black people cannot be English.
Reform councillor Alexander Jones claimed being English requires Anglo-Saxon ‘lineage’.
The messages were deleted after questions were raised by Byline Times
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
Reform councillor Alexander Jones claimed being English requires Anglo-Saxon ‘lineage’.
The messages were deleted after questions were raised by Byline Times
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/05/n...
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𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐫
On Saturday 01st of November the Portman Hunt held their opening meet at Manor Farm, Manston, and within ten minutes of leaving the meet hounds launched a savage attack on a deer.
Read the full article
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On Saturday 01st of November the Portman Hunt held their opening meet at Manor Farm, Manston, and within ten minutes of leaving the meet hounds launched a savage attack on a deer.
Read the full article
www.huntsabs.org.uk?p=35628&prev...
November 3, 2025 at 8:03 AM
𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐫
On Saturday 01st of November the Portman Hunt held their opening meet at Manor Farm, Manston, and within ten minutes of leaving the meet hounds launched a savage attack on a deer.
Read the full article
www.huntsabs.org.uk?p=35628&prev...
On Saturday 01st of November the Portman Hunt held their opening meet at Manor Farm, Manston, and within ten minutes of leaving the meet hounds launched a savage attack on a deer.
Read the full article
www.huntsabs.org.uk?p=35628&prev...
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Another example of the thoughtless, feckless and unaccountable actions of the UK gamebird shooting industry, who yet again do what they like, when they like and to hell with the consequences, because there aren’t any.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/03/s...
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/03/s...
Shot Pheasants & Red-legged Partridges dumped in Penicuik, Scotland
It’s another gamebird shooting season and that means shot Pheasants and Red-legged Partridges being illegally dumped (fly-tipped) by the side of a road. Thanks to the blog reader who alerted …
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 3, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Another example of the thoughtless, feckless and unaccountable actions of the UK gamebird shooting industry, who yet again do what they like, when they like and to hell with the consequences, because there aren’t any.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/03/s...
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/03/s...
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An early walk at Walberswick in the sun before the rain this morning gave another burst of views of the Zitting Cisticolas. If trying for them please do not traipse across the marshes and view from the banks #ukbirding #suffolkbirding
November 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
An early walk at Walberswick in the sun before the rain this morning gave another burst of views of the Zitting Cisticolas. If trying for them please do not traipse across the marshes and view from the banks #ukbirding #suffolkbirding
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@essexbirdnews.bsky.social, @btobirds.bsky.social Youth and the South Essex Ringing Group are holding a bird-ringing demonstration for u25s on 15th November at Wat Tyler CP. To find out more and book your place visit www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
#essexbirding
#essexbirding
October 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
@essexbirdnews.bsky.social, @btobirds.bsky.social Youth and the South Essex Ringing Group are holding a bird-ringing demonstration for u25s on 15th November at Wat Tyler CP. To find out more and book your place visit www.bto.org/our-work/eve...
#essexbirding
#essexbirding
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#USA: British journalist Sami Hamdi is being held by immigration authorities since 26 October. Together with @nujofficial.bsky.social, we are concerned about the apparent misuse of anti-terror legislation and the fact that freedom of expression is being undermined. We call for his release!
USA: British journalist detained by immigration authorities / IFJ
Sami Hamdi, a British journalist and political commentator, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authorities at San Francisco International Airport on 26 October. Together with...
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October 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
#USA: British journalist Sami Hamdi is being held by immigration authorities since 26 October. Together with @nujofficial.bsky.social, we are concerned about the apparent misuse of anti-terror legislation and the fact that freedom of expression is being undermined. We call for his release!
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The government backs Heathrow expansion — but it’s not all or most of Britain that wants to fly more.
Just 3% of people take 30% of all flights. A few frequent flyers get the perks, while everyone else gets the noise, air pollution and climate chaos.
#ClimateJustice #FairTravel
Just 3% of people take 30% of all flights. A few frequent flyers get the perks, while everyone else gets the noise, air pollution and climate chaos.
#ClimateJustice #FairTravel
October 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The government backs Heathrow expansion — but it’s not all or most of Britain that wants to fly more.
Just 3% of people take 30% of all flights. A few frequent flyers get the perks, while everyone else gets the noise, air pollution and climate chaos.
#ClimateJustice #FairTravel
Just 3% of people take 30% of all flights. A few frequent flyers get the perks, while everyone else gets the noise, air pollution and climate chaos.
#ClimateJustice #FairTravel
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What we're witnessing with #Melissa is ultra rare in the history of known hurricanes in the Atlantic. This level of sustained intensity and feasting on every joule of ocean heat content without any real disruption is incredible.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
October 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
What we're witnessing with #Melissa is ultra rare in the history of known hurricanes in the Atlantic. This level of sustained intensity and feasting on every joule of ocean heat content without any real disruption is incredible.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
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Given the party's refusal to act on Pochin's brazen racism, it should be as socially unacceptable to vote for Reform as it was in the early 2000s to vote for the BNP.
And we should be prepared to say this to people's faces.
And we should be prepared to say this to people's faces.
October 28, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Given the party's refusal to act on Pochin's brazen racism, it should be as socially unacceptable to vote for Reform as it was in the early 2000s to vote for the BNP.
And we should be prepared to say this to people's faces.
And we should be prepared to say this to people's faces.
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𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋 - 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞!
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October 28, 2025 at 8:36 AM
𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐋 - 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞!
Become a member of the Hunt Saboteurs Association and receive our thrice-yearly HOWL publication.
It’s the oldest & best animal rights mag you’ll ever read.
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Become a member of the Hunt Saboteurs Association and receive our thrice-yearly HOWL publication.
It’s the oldest & best animal rights mag you’ll ever read.
Sign up NOW to receive the latest copy about to hit the doormats ⬇️
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statistically, about 24% of television adverts in the UK should feature at least one publicly disgraced member of Reform/UKIP
Over 5% of the Reform councillors elected in May have now either resigned or been fired.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Five Reform UK councillors booted out of party in Kent
It comes after a damaging video leak of the Kent County Council leader shouting and swearing.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 8:19 AM
statistically, about 24% of television adverts in the UK should feature at least one publicly disgraced member of Reform/UKIP
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This month's Birds of Essex is on Friday 31st at 7:30pm. With the usual mix of news, photos and sightings it's going to be spooktacular! Watch live at www.youtube.com/live/uwz1qcV...
#essexbirding
#essexbirding
Birds of Essex - Friday 31st October at 7:30pm
Birds of Essex returns on 31st October for another spooktacular show! We find out what's been happening in the bird world over the past month with information, sightings and photos from around the cou...
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October 28, 2025 at 7:48 AM
This month's Birds of Essex is on Friday 31st at 7:30pm. With the usual mix of news, photos and sightings it's going to be spooktacular! Watch live at www.youtube.com/live/uwz1qcV...
#essexbirding
#essexbirding
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It is quite interesting sign of where The Times is at now, that instead of going to the MP for comment they have simply ripped the spokesperson's response to the Daily Mail
Totally untrue garbage from @thetimes.com & @dailymail.co.uk today - smear dressed up as journalism. Some facts:
- There is no “£900 desk”
- my constituency office has Ikea desks/chairs
- we significantly underspent the new MPs allowance to set up an office
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
- There is no “£900 desk”
- my constituency office has Ikea desks/chairs
- we significantly underspent the new MPs allowance to set up an office
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Treasury minister leading budget plans spent £900 on desk
Torsten Bell, who is working with Rachel Reeves to fill a £30 billion hole in finances, also used his parliamentary expenses to claim £600 for three chairs
www.thetimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
It is quite interesting sign of where The Times is at now, that instead of going to the MP for comment they have simply ripped the spokesperson's response to the Daily Mail
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We're facing a political emergency: a high likelihood of an shamelessly authoritarian government in 2029. So we urgently need this basic safeguard: a codified constitution.
This week's column explains what we're missing and why it's so important.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column explains what we're missing and why it's so important.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We must act now: without a written constitution, Reform UK will have carte blanche to toxify our nation | Goerge Monbiot
It means breaking with hundreds of years of tradition, but it can’t wait. As hard-right figures spread division and laud autocrats, a fail-safe is vital, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:44 AM
We're facing a political emergency: a high likelihood of an shamelessly authoritarian government in 2029. So we urgently need this basic safeguard: a codified constitution.
This week's column explains what we're missing and why it's so important.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column explains what we're missing and why it's so important.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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#UK: A survey by @nujofficial.bsky.social revealed that freelance journalists don’t agree with their work being used to train chatbots, and if they do, they want control and fair compensation. #AI is rapidly reshaping media and journalists are stepping up for their rights ✊🏽
Freelance journalists want control over AI using their work, survey reveals
Freelance journalists do not agree with their work being used to train AI, and most would like to be compensated, survey finds.
pressgazette.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 7:30 AM
#UK: A survey by @nujofficial.bsky.social revealed that freelance journalists don’t agree with their work being used to train chatbots, and if they do, they want control and fair compensation. #AI is rapidly reshaping media and journalists are stepping up for their rights ✊🏽
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The German Broadcasting Association reacts with dismay and sadness to the attack on a media production company in the Gaza Strip, which works on behalf of ZDF, among others.
Chairman Mika Beuster: "Why the attack despite the ceasefire? And why were journalists targeted?" @nujofficial.bsky.social
Chairman Mika Beuster: "Why the attack despite the ceasefire? And why were journalists targeted?" @nujofficial.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The German Broadcasting Association reacts with dismay and sadness to the attack on a media production company in the Gaza Strip, which works on behalf of ZDF, among others.
Chairman Mika Beuster: "Why the attack despite the ceasefire? And why were journalists targeted?" @nujofficial.bsky.social
Chairman Mika Beuster: "Why the attack despite the ceasefire? And why were journalists targeted?" @nujofficial.bsky.social
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At least 135 Palestinian bodies mutilated by the Israeli army returned to Gaza.
Yet there is infinitely more outrage over racist Israeli football hooligans being barred from Birmingham's streets.
The world has been turned on its head.
Yet there is infinitely more outrage over racist Israeli football hooligans being barred from Birmingham's streets.
The world has been turned on its head.
At least 135 mutilated bodies of Palestinians had been held at notorious Israeli jail, say Gaza officials
Documents indicate they came from Sde Teiman, which already faces allegations of torture and unlawful deaths
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
At least 135 Palestinian bodies mutilated by the Israeli army returned to Gaza.
Yet there is infinitely more outrage over racist Israeli football hooligans being barred from Birmingham's streets.
The world has been turned on its head.
Yet there is infinitely more outrage over racist Israeli football hooligans being barred from Birmingham's streets.
The world has been turned on its head.
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"We can’t say it strongly enough: for planning reform to succeed for both people and nature, this newt-bashing, snail-baiting, spider-hating scapegoating must stop."
@richardbenwell.bsky.social, chief exec @wclnews.bsky.social, outlines what's needed to create balance between nature and planning:
@richardbenwell.bsky.social, chief exec @wclnews.bsky.social, outlines what's needed to create balance between nature and planning:
Cross-government planning proposals threaten nature and must be fixed
This post is by Richard Benwell, chief executive of Wildlife and Countryside Link The planning system must be improved for nature. When development damages protected wildlife, developers shouldn’t …
buff.ly
October 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"We can’t say it strongly enough: for planning reform to succeed for both people and nature, this newt-bashing, snail-baiting, spider-hating scapegoating must stop."
@richardbenwell.bsky.social, chief exec @wclnews.bsky.social, outlines what's needed to create balance between nature and planning:
@richardbenwell.bsky.social, chief exec @wclnews.bsky.social, outlines what's needed to create balance between nature and planning:
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The climate emergency and bird migration: wilder weather and warmer winters disrupt birds' natural habits.
See which UK species are now staying here for winters ⤵️
By Jenny Rhodes
See which UK species are now staying here for winters ⤵️
By Jenny Rhodes
The truth about migratory birds and the climate emergency
Both the warming climate and wilder weather systems are disrupting birds’ natural migration patterns
eastangliabylines.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The climate emergency and bird migration: wilder weather and warmer winters disrupt birds' natural habits.
See which UK species are now staying here for winters ⤵️
By Jenny Rhodes
See which UK species are now staying here for winters ⤵️
By Jenny Rhodes
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92% of Reform's funding between the 2019 and 2024 elections came from climate science deniers and fossil fuel interests.
We need that recoil.
We need that recoil.
Exposing Reform’s Oil Ties Significantly Reduces Party Support, New Research Finds
Voters recoil at Farage’s fossil fuel funding.
Via @desmog.com @writesbright.bsky.social
Voters recoil at Farage’s fossil fuel funding.
Via @desmog.com @writesbright.bsky.social
Exposing Reform’s Oil Ties Significantly Reduces Party Support, New Research Finds
Reform UK’s oil industry interests are a major turn-off for voters, new research reveals. The think tank Persuasion UK tested five anti-Reform messages on 6,000 adults. According to the research, “by ...
www.desmog.com
October 13, 2025 at 11:13 PM
92% of Reform's funding between the 2019 and 2024 elections came from climate science deniers and fossil fuel interests.
We need that recoil.
We need that recoil.