Bruce
@davisonbruce.bsky.social
posting random stuff on cycling, climate change, sustainability, west London, Leeds United and occasional photography. Day job involves orchestrating the provision of data, currently environmental data
Ian McKellen doing a Shakespeare monologue where he's admonishing a mob protesting against immigrants
Watch the whole interview
But,If you don't , just watch the last 5 mins because that is a very very good monologue
Watch the whole interview
But,If you don't , just watch the last 5 mins because that is a very very good monologue
I’m having a hard time thinking of an interview between two human beings I enjoyed more than tonight’s interview of the great Ian McKellen by the great Stephen Colbert. Every moment of it was a pleasure that I highly recommend… but then came the most REMARKABLE ending that you really HAVE to watch.
"There's Nothing I Enjoy More Than Acting In The Theater" - Ian McKellen EXTENDED INTERVIEW
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Ian McKellen doing a Shakespeare monologue where he's admonishing a mob protesting against immigrants
Watch the whole interview
But,If you don't , just watch the last 5 mins because that is a very very good monologue
Watch the whole interview
But,If you don't , just watch the last 5 mins because that is a very very good monologue
Spoiler, when large tracts of the sea aren't commercially fished, fish start to thrive, and when fish return, seals follow.
Turns out offshore wind can be good for nature
www.bgr.com/2090922/euro...
Turns out offshore wind can be good for nature
www.bgr.com/2090922/euro...
Europe's Offshore Wind Parks Are Doing A Lot More Than Generating Electricity - BGR
Offshore wind parks have drawn concerns that their benefits might not outweigh their costs. However, those costs might not be as steep as expected.
www.bgr.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Spoiler, when large tracts of the sea aren't commercially fished, fish start to thrive, and when fish return, seals follow.
Turns out offshore wind can be good for nature
www.bgr.com/2090922/euro...
Turns out offshore wind can be good for nature
www.bgr.com/2090922/euro...
Future us will definitely not be thanking present day us.
"The #climate scientists we surveyed were unambiguous: current economic models can’t capture what matters most – the cascading failures & compounding shocks that define climate risk in a warmer world – & could undermine the foundations of economic growth” - Dr Jesse Abrams, @gsiexeter.bsky.social
Flawed economic models mean climate crisis could crash global economy, experts warn
States and financial bodies using modelling that ignores shocks from extreme weather and climate tipping points
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Future us will definitely not be thanking present day us.
I can't access the article anymore but it basically says if you took a phase 2 student loan you're unlikely to ever pay it off.
I have colleagues paying £600-700 per month and still their outstanding balance is scarcely shifting
That's not right
I have colleagues paying £600-700 per month and still their outstanding balance is scarcely shifting
That's not right
Britain’s inequitable student loan system ft.trib.al/ybwY34T | opinion
Britain’s inequitable student loan system
Graduate discontent is growing over their repayment terms
ft.trib.al
February 4, 2026 at 7:12 PM
I can't access the article anymore but it basically says if you took a phase 2 student loan you're unlikely to ever pay it off.
I have colleagues paying £600-700 per month and still their outstanding balance is scarcely shifting
That's not right
I have colleagues paying £600-700 per month and still their outstanding balance is scarcely shifting
That's not right
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Pleased to see the jury make this decision.
We need to have eyes wide open this is exactly why the Government wants to abolish juries.
People protesting against a genocide are not the criminals here - it's the politicians who continue to provide cover.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We need to have eyes wide open this is exactly why the Government wants to abolish juries.
People protesting against a genocide are not the criminals here - it's the politicians who continue to provide cover.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Palestine Action protesters not guilty of defence firm burglary
The group are cleared of aggravated burglary over the alleged raid at an Elbit Systems warehouse.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Pleased to see the jury make this decision.
We need to have eyes wide open this is exactly why the Government wants to abolish juries.
People protesting against a genocide are not the criminals here - it's the politicians who continue to provide cover.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We need to have eyes wide open this is exactly why the Government wants to abolish juries.
People protesting against a genocide are not the criminals here - it's the politicians who continue to provide cover.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The ICO information commissioners office should be doing this #GDPR
If this case goes against Reform, they definitely should.
This would also be aggravated as they are showing contempt for the law.
Fine should start at 5-10% annual turnover as a minimum but more due to the aggravating factors
If this case goes against Reform, they definitely should.
This would also be aggravated as they are showing contempt for the law.
Fine should start at 5-10% annual turnover as a minimum but more due to the aggravating factors
Tomorrow we are in the High Court suing Reform for breaching data processing rules. We think it's really quite important. 👇
Farage’s Reform is collecting your data: here’s why | Good Law Project
Reform is harvesting your data, and ignoring people when they get in touch – so we’re taking them to court
goodlaw.social
February 3, 2026 at 7:43 PM
The ICO information commissioners office should be doing this #GDPR
If this case goes against Reform, they definitely should.
This would also be aggravated as they are showing contempt for the law.
Fine should start at 5-10% annual turnover as a minimum but more due to the aggravating factors
If this case goes against Reform, they definitely should.
This would also be aggravated as they are showing contempt for the law.
Fine should start at 5-10% annual turnover as a minimum but more due to the aggravating factors
So many questions
19yo council leader?
Stuffed bear?
Do people really think there's anything that can be cut still in councils
19yo council leader?
Stuffed bear?
Do people really think there's anything that can be cut still in councils
‘I had to learn very quickly’: Reform UK leader, 19, defends council tax rise. Party accused of breaking election promise – but officials in Warwickshire say George Finch’s 3.89% rise still not enough to balance budget.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘I had to learn very quickly’: Reform UK leader, 19, defends council tax rise
Party accused of breaking election promise – but officials in Warwickshire say George Finch’s 3.89% rise still not enough to balance budget
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:35 PM
So many questions
19yo council leader?
Stuffed bear?
Do people really think there's anything that can be cut still in councils
19yo council leader?
Stuffed bear?
Do people really think there's anything that can be cut still in councils
Reposted by Bruce
Betting market now suggesting Hannah Spencer, Green, more likely to win Gorton & Denton than not, 51% probability; Matthew Goodwin, Reform, 32%; Angeliki Stogia, Labour, 18% www.oddschecker.com/politics/bri...
British Politics Gorton & Denton By-election Betting Odds | Politics
British Politics - Gorton & Denton By-election Betting Odds. Get the best available British Politics odds from all online bookmakers with Oddschecker, the home of betting value.
www.oddschecker.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Betting market now suggesting Hannah Spencer, Green, more likely to win Gorton & Denton than not, 51% probability; Matthew Goodwin, Reform, 32%; Angeliki Stogia, Labour, 18% www.oddschecker.com/politics/bri...
Just come back from watching #ironlungmovie very interesting
When you've been on a diet of marvel movies. This couldn't be more different
1 space, 2 hours, very intense
When a film finishes and the whole audience in unison breathes out, but cannot get up and move because we need to process things
When you've been on a diet of marvel movies. This couldn't be more different
1 space, 2 hours, very intense
When a film finishes and the whole audience in unison breathes out, but cannot get up and move because we need to process things
February 2, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Just come back from watching #ironlungmovie very interesting
When you've been on a diet of marvel movies. This couldn't be more different
1 space, 2 hours, very intense
When a film finishes and the whole audience in unison breathes out, but cannot get up and move because we need to process things
When you've been on a diet of marvel movies. This couldn't be more different
1 space, 2 hours, very intense
When a film finishes and the whole audience in unison breathes out, but cannot get up and move because we need to process things
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Do you remember when people were saying "I think my phone is listening to me, i'm getting ads for stuff I spoke about" and people said "They arent listening to you, they're just this good at predicting your interests"?
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Google to pay $68 million over allegations its voice assistant eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
www.cbsnews.com
February 1, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Do you remember when people were saying "I think my phone is listening to me, i'm getting ads for stuff I spoke about" and people said "They arent listening to you, they're just this good at predicting your interests"?
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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A Reform-led council has spent £600,000 on an eight-space car park, of which six spaces are reserved for senior Reform councillors, who get to park there at no charge.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/refo...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/refo...
Reform council spends £600k on eight free parking spaces for senior councillors | LBC
The majority of staff, who will not be able to use the free parking facilities available to their senior colleagues, will still be expected to pay to park every day
www.lbc.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 8:25 AM
A Reform-led council has spent £600,000 on an eight-space car park, of which six spaces are reserved for senior Reform councillors, who get to park there at no charge.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/refo...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/refo...
Thinking more about this.
What we have at the moment, is a tax by hedge funds and private wealth on our day today lives.
Public services and natural monopolies, shouldn't' leech money to to these interests.
What we have at the moment, is a tax by hedge funds and private wealth on our day today lives.
Public services and natural monopolies, shouldn't' leech money to to these interests.
We're working harder to create wealth that is not shared back with our communities
But disappears into the pockets of the super rich
But disappears into the pockets of the super rich
Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
January 31, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Thinking more about this.
What we have at the moment, is a tax by hedge funds and private wealth on our day today lives.
Public services and natural monopolies, shouldn't' leech money to to these interests.
What we have at the moment, is a tax by hedge funds and private wealth on our day today lives.
Public services and natural monopolies, shouldn't' leech money to to these interests.
just finished our first time canvassing with @ealing.greenparty.org.uk and @nataliakubica.bsky.social Good to get out there, hear what people are interested in changing
Child 1 cannot wait to join when they turn 16!
Child 1 cannot wait to join when they turn 16!
January 31, 2026 at 1:34 PM
just finished our first time canvassing with @ealing.greenparty.org.uk and @nataliakubica.bsky.social Good to get out there, hear what people are interested in changing
Child 1 cannot wait to join when they turn 16!
Child 1 cannot wait to join when they turn 16!
Child 1 leading the way on joining @ealing.greenparty.org.uk leafleting in our home town of #Hanwell in Ealing this morning
He's a digital leaflet to get things started
go.bsky.app/Q4AgB7j
He's a digital leaflet to get things started
go.bsky.app/Q4AgB7j
January 31, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Child 1 leading the way on joining @ealing.greenparty.org.uk leafleting in our home town of #Hanwell in Ealing this morning
He's a digital leaflet to get things started
go.bsky.app/Q4AgB7j
He's a digital leaflet to get things started
go.bsky.app/Q4AgB7j
Do you know an example of a 15 minute city?
A village.
Schools, doctors, shops, leisure, public transport, all in 15 mins walk or bike.
Are villages socialist ghetto holes? No
Are these shrieking idiots confecting hysteria to make themselves seem like part of a culture war? Yes
A village.
Schools, doctors, shops, leisure, public transport, all in 15 mins walk or bike.
Are villages socialist ghetto holes? No
Are these shrieking idiots confecting hysteria to make themselves seem like part of a culture war? Yes
Someone from the Tories’ Lords team really needs to change Sharron Davies’ X log in.
As an aside, how *would* 15 minute cities be “thrust on us overnight”?
As an aside, how *would* 15 minute cities be “thrust on us overnight”?
January 30, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Do you know an example of a 15 minute city?
A village.
Schools, doctors, shops, leisure, public transport, all in 15 mins walk or bike.
Are villages socialist ghetto holes? No
Are these shrieking idiots confecting hysteria to make themselves seem like part of a culture war? Yes
A village.
Schools, doctors, shops, leisure, public transport, all in 15 mins walk or bike.
Are villages socialist ghetto holes? No
Are these shrieking idiots confecting hysteria to make themselves seem like part of a culture war? Yes
Do you know why this is good.
Children and those who do not have access to a car have mobility
Children can get to school by themselves & parents don't have to just be taxis
Those smaller communities become more vibrant, more economic activity, local shopping, cafes, socialising
Fun & healthy
Children and those who do not have access to a car have mobility
Children can get to school by themselves & parents don't have to just be taxis
Those smaller communities become more vibrant, more economic activity, local shopping, cafes, socialising
Fun & healthy
The best cycle lanes are wide, beautiful and completely separate from other roads. This type of infrastructure is common here in the Netherlands. They often connect cities and offer a great alternative for driving.
January 29, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Do you know why this is good.
Children and those who do not have access to a car have mobility
Children can get to school by themselves & parents don't have to just be taxis
Those smaller communities become more vibrant, more economic activity, local shopping, cafes, socialising
Fun & healthy
Children and those who do not have access to a car have mobility
Children can get to school by themselves & parents don't have to just be taxis
Those smaller communities become more vibrant, more economic activity, local shopping, cafes, socialising
Fun & healthy
#lufc still forgetting to tag
That momentum shift started after we scored, just continues after half time
Farke's doing well but we need to improve our ability to control the game and stop those momentum swings
Half time
After we score
When the opposition gets going
Farke's doing well but we need to improve our ability to control the game and stop those momentum swings
Half time
After we score
When the opposition gets going
January 26, 2026 at 10:14 PM
#lufc still forgetting to tag
That momentum shift started after we scored, just continues after half time
Farke's doing well but we need to improve our ability to control the game and stop those momentum swings
Half time
After we score
When the opposition gets going
Farke's doing well but we need to improve our ability to control the game and stop those momentum swings
Half time
After we score
When the opposition gets going
January 26, 2026 at 10:13 PM
That momentum shift started after we scored, just continues after half time
Farke's doing well but we need to improve our ability to control the game and stop those momentum swings
Half time
After we score
When the opposition gets going
Farke's doing well but we need to improve our ability to control the game and stop those momentum swings
Half time
After we score
When the opposition gets going
Reposted by Bruce
Fleur Anderson and Simon Hogg want lorries here every morning instead of school kids on scooters, dogs and ebikes. Easy to demand such horrors be visited on us from miles away in Putney, but wild to me that *anyone* local would get behind such a dystopian vision
January 26, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Fleur Anderson and Simon Hogg want lorries here every morning instead of school kids on scooters, dogs and ebikes. Easy to demand such horrors be visited on us from miles away in Putney, but wild to me that *anyone* local would get behind such a dystopian vision
Reposted by Bruce
Worth remembering when looking at the horrific scenes in the US right now that both Reform and the Tories have pledged to bring in ICE-style organisations to the UK if they win power
January 24, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Worth remembering when looking at the horrific scenes in the US right now that both Reform and the Tories have pledged to bring in ICE-style organisations to the UK if they win power
Reposted by Bruce
Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
January 24, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Alex from our time working together, while he was in nursing school. Later, he moved to ICU, working as a nurse to support critically ill Veterans. He had such a great attitude. We’d chat between patients about trying to get in a mountain bike ride together. Will never happen now
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Die USA sind ein Terrorstaat
January 24, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Die USA sind ein Terrorstaat
Reposted by Bruce
Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.
White. Hot. Rage.
White. Hot. Rage.
January 24, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.
White. Hot. Rage.
White. Hot. Rage.
We're working harder to create wealth that is not shared back with our communities
But disappears into the pockets of the super rich
But disappears into the pockets of the super rich
Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
January 23, 2026 at 1:04 AM
We're working harder to create wealth that is not shared back with our communities
But disappears into the pockets of the super rich
But disappears into the pockets of the super rich