General Boles
@generalboles.bsky.social
Former MP, former Supreme Allied Commander #WarOnTheCountryside, above average satirical photoshopper & senior advisor to Sir Keir Starmer before he became unpopular
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Not a fashion person, but oh how I covet this Dior bag....
February 15, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Not a fashion person, but oh how I covet this Dior bag....
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I hope we get to hear more about his brother (also a lion).
February 15, 2026 at 11:32 AM
I hope we get to hear more about his brother (also a lion).
February 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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I’ve written about the Japanese ambassador’s successful visit to Glasgow, his uncommon gift for diplomacy, and how Hiroshi Suzuki became a national treasure in Britain.
My latest for @thespectator1828.bsky.social.
My latest for @thespectator1828.bsky.social.
The genius of Japan’s ambassador to Britain
I don’t know if ‘gaun yersel, yer excellency’ translates into Japanese but the salutation is on the lips of many a Glaswegian after Hiroshi Suzuki’s visit to the city. Japan’s ambassador to the Court ...
spectator.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:10 AM
I’ve written about the Japanese ambassador’s successful visit to Glasgow, his uncommon gift for diplomacy, and how Hiroshi Suzuki became a national treasure in Britain.
My latest for @thespectator1828.bsky.social.
My latest for @thespectator1828.bsky.social.
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I don't know why I did this.
February 15, 2026 at 11:08 AM
I don't know why I did this.
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why did she say "hall" in a german accent hahaha
February 15, 2026 at 10:29 AM
why did she say "hall" in a german accent hahaha
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🍓🫐 Noticed a shortage of raspberries, strawberries & blueberries on the supermarket shelf? You could soon.
🇪🇸 🇲🇦 Devastating storms in Spain & Morocco – where we get most of our winter berries – have destroyed polytunnels, flooded farms. 150,000 have been evacuated in 🇲🇦 🧵1/3
🇪🇸 🇲🇦 Devastating storms in Spain & Morocco – where we get most of our winter berries – have destroyed polytunnels, flooded farms. 150,000 have been evacuated in 🇲🇦 🧵1/3
February 15, 2026 at 10:24 AM
🍓🫐 Noticed a shortage of raspberries, strawberries & blueberries on the supermarket shelf? You could soon.
🇪🇸 🇲🇦 Devastating storms in Spain & Morocco – where we get most of our winter berries – have destroyed polytunnels, flooded farms. 150,000 have been evacuated in 🇲🇦 🧵1/3
🇪🇸 🇲🇦 Devastating storms in Spain & Morocco – where we get most of our winter berries – have destroyed polytunnels, flooded farms. 150,000 have been evacuated in 🇲🇦 🧵1/3
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“I’m sure the RNLI’s critics will be willing as volunteers to undertake passport checks on the next shout” suggests Moley. “Of course, they’ll have to remember to take their *own* passports when they get blown out to sea on an inflatable this summer if they require a rescue themselves.”🛟
February 15, 2026 at 10:07 AM
"He's not going to sell much ice cream going at that speed"
February 15, 2026 at 9:40 AM
"He's not going to sell much ice cream going at that speed"
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I see he's now dressing like a temu Mussolini. Going all in.
When I lived in Japan, far-right parties used to drive around blaring out propaganda from loudspeaker vans. People saw them as public nuisances at best, dangerous nutters at worst. Interesting to see Matt Goodwin adopt the same strategy.
February 15, 2026 at 9:33 AM
I see he's now dressing like a temu Mussolini. Going all in.
They did the meme
February 15, 2026 at 8:51 AM
They did the meme
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Should anyone want to donate to the RNLI ~and also- fancy a nice recipe, possibly for a belated valentine’s, all they have to do is post a screenshot.
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post @dieworkwear.bsky.social's excellent idea, if you prove with a screenshot that you've donated to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, I will give you one (1) recipe of your choice.
Only one per day but I will get to them all.
rnli.org/support-us/g...
Only one per day but I will get to them all.
rnli.org/support-us/g...
Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea
Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Should anyone want to donate to the RNLI ~and also- fancy a nice recipe, possibly for a belated valentine’s, all they have to do is post a screenshot.
bsky.app/profile/rich...
bsky.app/profile/rich...
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"Weather on Saturday was lovely, wasn't it? Get up to anything nice?"
"Yeah, went protesting the RNLI"
"Yeah, went protesting the RNLI"
The Texas / 2nd Amendment flag is a particularly unhinged touch seeing as the protest was in Poole
February 14, 2026 at 5:28 PM
"Weather on Saturday was lovely, wasn't it? Get up to anything nice?"
"Yeah, went protesting the RNLI"
"Yeah, went protesting the RNLI"
There was a protest outside the RNLI today and I would post the 'there are dozens of us' meme but that would be to overstate the case somewhat
February 14, 2026 at 5:17 PM
There was a protest outside the RNLI today and I would post the 'there are dozens of us' meme but that would be to overstate the case somewhat
Roses are red
my heart you have stole ❤️
my heart you have stole ❤️
February 14, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Roses are red
my heart you have stole ❤️
my heart you have stole ❤️
No, they really are not
Norway and Italy are tied after Day 7 of competition in Milan Cortina 🥇
February 13, 2026 at 11:17 PM
No, they really are not
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His name sounds like it should be a Shapps alias tbf
February 13, 2026 at 10:17 PM
His name sounds like it should be a Shapps alias tbf
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I will die on this hill: medal is a noun not a verb.
February 13, 2026 at 10:15 PM
I will die on this hill: medal is a noun not a verb.
That's the biggest shock since I was overlooked for a Cabinet position in 2015 #IceSkating
February 13, 2026 at 10:02 PM
That's the biggest shock since I was overlooked for a Cabinet position in 2015 #IceSkating
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Thinking of making this my new author photo. There aren't enough authors with giant cats in books these days.
February 13, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Thinking of making this my new author photo. There aren't enough authors with giant cats in books these days.
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Kemi's latest messaging needs work imo
February 13, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Kemi's latest messaging needs work imo
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Objectively funny.
February 13, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Objectively funny.
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Sliding headfirst down a hill is coming home
February 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Sliding headfirst down a hill is coming home
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GB finally win a medal at the winter olympics and it's gold for Matt Weston in skeleton.
First man to win a gold for GB since Christopher Dean 42 years ago.
First man to win a gold for GB since Christopher Dean 42 years ago.
February 13, 2026 at 8:59 PM
GB finally win a medal at the winter olympics and it's gold for Matt Weston in skeleton.
First man to win a gold for GB since Christopher Dean 42 years ago.
First man to win a gold for GB since Christopher Dean 42 years ago.