Mark Blacklock
@drblacklock.bsky.social
Novelist, journalist, lecturer, esotericist. Author of Hinton and I'm Jack. Editor of J.G. Ballard's Nonfiction. markblacklock.com / offaloffaloffal.com
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Even if you interpret "the one person who said I directly abused him" the other way - the Guardian has spoken to seven people who say they recall the targeted abuse of Peter Ettedgui.
e.g. Stefan Benarroch: “He was such a gentle soul and Farage – Farage made his life a fucking nightmare,”
e.g. Stefan Benarroch: “He was such a gentle soul and Farage – Farage made his life a fucking nightmare,”
November 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Even if you interpret "the one person who said I directly abused him" the other way - the Guardian has spoken to seven people who say they recall the targeted abuse of Peter Ettedgui.
e.g. Stefan Benarroch: “He was such a gentle soul and Farage – Farage made his life a fucking nightmare,”
e.g. Stefan Benarroch: “He was such a gentle soul and Farage – Farage made his life a fucking nightmare,”
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Worth adding this is not an accurate representation by Farage of our reporting to date.
Y'day's story: Cyrus Oshidar, described as “rubbish” the claim that the Reform leader did not act with intent to hurt. "Being called a Paki isn’t hurtful?" Oshidar asked.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Y'day's story: Cyrus Oshidar, described as “rubbish” the claim that the Reform leader did not act with intent to hurt. "Being called a Paki isn’t hurtful?" Oshidar asked.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
November 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Worth adding this is not an accurate representation by Farage of our reporting to date.
Y'day's story: Cyrus Oshidar, described as “rubbish” the claim that the Reform leader did not act with intent to hurt. "Being called a Paki isn’t hurtful?" Oshidar asked.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Y'day's story: Cyrus Oshidar, described as “rubbish” the claim that the Reform leader did not act with intent to hurt. "Being called a Paki isn’t hurtful?" Oshidar asked.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
As Peter reports, that’s absolutely not the case. This minority ethnic pupil was 8 years younger than Farage when he says he was targeted for abuse.
November 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
As Peter reports, that’s absolutely not the case. This minority ethnic pupil was 8 years younger than Farage when he says he was targeted for abuse.
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NEW: Keir Starmer has called on Nigel Farage to apologise to his school contemporaries who claim the Reform leader racially abused them while at Dulwich College.
Starmer calls on Farage to apologise to his alleged victims of racial abuse at school
Prime minister says Reform leader’s explanations about alleged comments are ‘unconvincing to say the least’
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
NEW: Keir Starmer has called on Nigel Farage to apologise to his school contemporaries who claim the Reform leader racially abused them while at Dulwich College.
In light of Farage’s reversal to outright denial, and insistence that what we reported happened “50 years ago” when he was “just entering my teens”, it is worth highlighting the testimony of Andy Field, who started the ball rolling. Farage abused his position as a prefect at Dulwich to be racist.
November 26, 2025 at 7:41 AM
In light of Farage’s reversal to outright denial, and insistence that what we reported happened “50 years ago” when he was “just entering my teens”, it is worth highlighting the testimony of Andy Field, who started the ball rolling. Farage abused his position as a prefect at Dulwich to be racist.
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God's Fox limited edition prints are sold exclusively by Digbeth Art Space, Birmingham, UK.
Email [email protected] for dimensions and pricing.
A catalogue of the exhibition is now available...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
God's Fox limited edition prints are sold exclusively by Digbeth Art Space, Birmingham, UK.
Email [email protected] for dimensions and pricing.
A catalogue of the exhibition is now available...
www.pariahpress.com/product-page...
#Photography
#Photobook
#Prestwich
#1980s
#MarkESmith
#Nico
Email [email protected] for dimensions and pricing.
A catalogue of the exhibition is now available...
www.pariahpress.com/product-page...
#Photography
#Photobook
#Prestwich
#1980s
#MarkESmith
#Nico
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New: Three new ex-pupils come forward, on the record, to say Farage's racism as a teenager was targeted, persistent and nasty. Farage has denied targeting any individuals - but two of the men tell us they recall Farage abusing Peter Ettedgui.
w/ Dan Boffey, @drblacklock.bsky.social
w/ Dan Boffey, @drblacklock.bsky.social
Three more ex-pupils at school with Nigel Farage reject ‘banter’ claims
Exclusive: Dulwich college contemporaries ‘rubbish’ Reform UK leader’s suggestion alleged racist taunts not intended to hurt
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
New: Three new ex-pupils come forward, on the record, to say Farage's racism as a teenager was targeted, persistent and nasty. Farage has denied targeting any individuals - but two of the men tell us they recall Farage abusing Peter Ettedgui.
w/ Dan Boffey, @drblacklock.bsky.social
w/ Dan Boffey, @drblacklock.bsky.social
This timelline shows not only how all over the place he is, but also how Farage initially tried to stop us reporting the testimony of 20 of his peers: www.theguardian.com/politics/202... from @direthoughts.com and Dan Boffey
Nigel Farage’s shifting answers on school-days racism claims – a timeline
Reform UK leader’s responses to allegations of racist and antisemitic behaviour at Dulwich college have varied over time
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM
This timelline shows not only how all over the place he is, but also how Farage initially tried to stop us reporting the testimony of 20 of his peers: www.theguardian.com/politics/202... from @direthoughts.com and Dan Boffey
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NEW: Lord Dannatt and Lord David Evans of Watford face suspension of 4mo/5mo respectively from the House of Lords after a parliamentary watchdog ruled they had broken lobbying rules. Reports from the conduct committee follows Guardian investigations into the peers.
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w/ @robevansgdn.bsky.social
Two peers suspended from House of Lords for breaking lobbying rules
Lord Dannatt and Lord Evans of Watford were filmed breaking rules in undercover footage recorded by Guardian
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
NEW: Lord Dannatt and Lord David Evans of Watford face suspension of 4mo/5mo respectively from the House of Lords after a parliamentary watchdog ruled they had broken lobbying rules. Reports from the conduct committee follows Guardian investigations into the peers.
w/ @robevansgdn.bsky.social
w/ @robevansgdn.bsky.social
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Two more former Dulwich College pupils have come forward, on the record, to say they heard Farage racially abusing Peter Ettedgui,
Latest story with Dan Boffey and @drblacklock.bsky.social
Latest story with Dan Boffey and @drblacklock.bsky.social
‘He used to say things like “Hitler was right”’: Farage faces more allegations of racist behaviour at school
A former friend and others who were at Dulwich college with the now Reform UK leader speak of his behaviour
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Two more former Dulwich College pupils have come forward, on the record, to say they heard Farage racially abusing Peter Ettedgui,
Latest story with Dan Boffey and @drblacklock.bsky.social
Latest story with Dan Boffey and @drblacklock.bsky.social
There is no one on the internet wot knows their marbles like Matt. This is the highest praise for OFFAL.
Offal is genuinely wonderful; if you enjoyed Chris Morris' Blue Jam, this is its strange, misshapen stepchild. Highly-recommended
It's really time you heard Robert Jenrick chatting to Cuddles
November 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
There is no one on the internet wot knows their marbles like Matt. This is the highest praise for OFFAL.
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Farage’s wholesale denial of detailed racism claims is ‘troubling’, says former extremism adviser
Farage’s wholesale denial of detailed racism claims is ‘troubling’, says former extremism adviser
Lord Walney expresses concern over Reform leader’s response as Labour calls on Farage to address ‘disturbing’ allegations
Nigel Farage’s wholesale denial of claims from witnesses of alleged racist behaviour during his teenage years has been described as “troubling” by the last government’s adviser on political extremism.
Lord Walney, who was an adviser to the Conservative government as a cross-bench peer, said testimonies reported by the Guardian appeared credible and that the Reform leader’s response would be concerning to many. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Farage’s wholesale denial of detailed racism claims is ‘troubling’, says former extremism adviser
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It's really time you heard Robert Jenrick chatting to Cuddles
Offal #30 – Let us go then, you and Offal
Putting words in a dummy’s mouth. Caught using our appendix. Spammed out on sausage-roll algo-fiction. Michaeled out of our mind. Always crashing the same red bus.…
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November 19, 2025 at 10:16 AM
It's really time you heard Robert Jenrick chatting to Cuddles
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Daily Mirror: Farage told me 'Hitler was right' #TomorrowsPapersToday
November 18, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Daily Mirror: Farage told me 'Hitler was right' #TomorrowsPapersToday
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The Guardian: Alarm as MI5 names China spy suspects targeting MPs #TomorrowsPapersToday
November 18, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The Guardian: Alarm as MI5 names China spy suspects targeting MPs #TomorrowsPapersToday
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Exclusive: ‘Deeply shocking’: Nigel Farage faces fresh claims of racism and antisemitism at school
Bafta-winning director among contemporaries urging contrition and apology from Reform UK leader, who denies the allegations
w/ Dan Boffey and @drblacklock.bsky.social
Bafta-winning director among contemporaries urging contrition and apology from Reform UK leader, who denies the allegations
w/ Dan Boffey and @drblacklock.bsky.social
‘Deeply shocking’: Nigel Farage faces fresh claims of racism and antisemitism at school
Bafta-winning director among contemporaries urging contrition and apology from Reform UK leader, who denies the allegations
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Exclusive: ‘Deeply shocking’: Nigel Farage faces fresh claims of racism and antisemitism at school
Bafta-winning director among contemporaries urging contrition and apology from Reform UK leader, who denies the allegations
w/ Dan Boffey and @drblacklock.bsky.social
Bafta-winning director among contemporaries urging contrition and apology from Reform UK leader, who denies the allegations
w/ Dan Boffey and @drblacklock.bsky.social
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Homer-ental: in @gerardjohnson.bsky.social 's satirical mini epic ODYSSEY, an ambitious, desperate North London estate agent voyages into the night to take care of business, becoming a real(ty) legend. In UK cinemas via Icon. Review for @scifinow.bsky.social www.scifinow.co.uk/reviews/odys...
Odyssey (2025) Review | FrightFest
Homer-ental: in Gerard Johnson's satirical mini epic, an ambitious, desperate North London estate agent voyages into the night to take care of business, becoming a real(ty) legend
www.scifinow.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Homer-ental: in @gerardjohnson.bsky.social 's satirical mini epic ODYSSEY, an ambitious, desperate North London estate agent voyages into the night to take care of business, becoming a real(ty) legend. In UK cinemas via Icon. Review for @scifinow.bsky.social www.scifinow.co.uk/reviews/odys...
Australian cricket punditry at its finest: “I feel for Sammy,” said Bailey. “I feel like at the moment, if he farts, it’s a headline.” www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2025...
Dissecting Australia’s ‘Dad’s Army’ Ashes squad
Ashes hosts have selected one player in their 20s in 15-man first-Test squad and are still no closer to knowing who will open the batting
www.telegraph.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Australian cricket punditry at its finest: “I feel for Sammy,” said Bailey. “I feel like at the moment, if he farts, it’s a headline.” www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2025...
America! And Canada (I hope)! The Ballardian in your life needs the paperback edition of The Selected Nonfiction of J.G. Ballard, featuring the deepest cuts, such as his contribution to Mississippi Review's Cyberpunk Forum. mitpressbookstore.mit.edu/book/9780262...
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October 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
America! And Canada (I hope)! The Ballardian in your life needs the paperback edition of The Selected Nonfiction of J.G. Ballard, featuring the deepest cuts, such as his contribution to Mississippi Review's Cyberpunk Forum. mitpressbookstore.mit.edu/book/9780262...
@greatdismal.bsky.social
@greatdismal.bsky.social
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We're at The Whitworth, #Manchester this weekend for Bound Art Book Fair
Sharing a table with Adam Griffiths & @joedevlin.bsky.social
Flogging backlist titles and exclusive wares. @stuartlindenrhodes.bsky.social will also be joining us between 12&2pm tomoz
Be In.
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#Books
#Design
Sharing a table with Adam Griffiths & @joedevlin.bsky.social
Flogging backlist titles and exclusive wares. @stuartlindenrhodes.bsky.social will also be joining us between 12&2pm tomoz
Be In.
#booksky
#Books
#Design
October 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
We're at The Whitworth, #Manchester this weekend for Bound Art Book Fair
Sharing a table with Adam Griffiths & @joedevlin.bsky.social
Flogging backlist titles and exclusive wares. @stuartlindenrhodes.bsky.social will also be joining us between 12&2pm tomoz
Be In.
#booksky
#Books
#Design
Sharing a table with Adam Griffiths & @joedevlin.bsky.social
Flogging backlist titles and exclusive wares. @stuartlindenrhodes.bsky.social will also be joining us between 12&2pm tomoz
Be In.
#booksky
#Books
#Design
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"Blacklock hopes to 'illuminate the full range of Ballard’s activities as a reviewer, ... memoirist, provocateur, compiler of lists, and talking head.' He achieves this handsomely." — @thetls.bsky.social
"Selected Nonfiction, 1962–2007" is now in paperback: mitpress.mit.edu/978026204832...
"Selected Nonfiction, 1962–2007" is now in paperback: mitpress.mit.edu/978026204832...
October 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
"Blacklock hopes to 'illuminate the full range of Ballard’s activities as a reviewer, ... memoirist, provocateur, compiler of lists, and talking head.' He achieves this handsomely." — @thetls.bsky.social
"Selected Nonfiction, 1962–2007" is now in paperback: mitpress.mit.edu/978026204832...
"Selected Nonfiction, 1962–2007" is now in paperback: mitpress.mit.edu/978026204832...
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"It's a bit like abusing a 303..." @offalindustries.bsky.social is making AI fall over, then poking around to find artistic opportunity in what remains. Hear the full conversation with editors @drblacklock.bsky.social and Roderick Stanley on the Stack podcast now stackmagazines.com/literature/o...
October 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
"It's a bit like abusing a 303..." @offalindustries.bsky.social is making AI fall over, then poking around to find artistic opportunity in what remains. Hear the full conversation with editors @drblacklock.bsky.social and Roderick Stanley on the Stack podcast now stackmagazines.com/literature/o...
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September 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Daily reminder that you are simply living inside a mass hallucination in which reality is subject to spasmodic fevers: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Anti-Islamic US biker gang members run security at deadly Gaza aid sites
BBC identifies members of Infidels MC gang hired as armed security at US and Israel-backed aid sites.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Daily reminder that you are simply living inside a mass hallucination in which reality is subject to spasmodic fevers: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...