Ian Brook
@ibrook.bsky.social
Retired, cricket loving, West Ham Utd. supporting, sailing enthusiast and motor cyclist. Proportional Representation campaigner and anti-Brexiter.
Now that the LibDems are below the Greens in the polls, will Ed Davey realise that appearing stand-up at live at the Apollo is not the way to get the public’s support? Time for LibDem MPs to call time on his hopeless leadership.
November 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Now that the LibDems are below the Greens in the polls, will Ed Davey realise that appearing stand-up at live at the Apollo is not the way to get the public’s support? Time for LibDem MPs to call time on his hopeless leadership.
Lady Clementine was talking to a street sweeper. "What did you talk about?” Asked Churchill
She smiled, "Years ago he was madly in love with me."
Winston said,”So you could have been the wife of a street sweeper today"
′′Oh no, my love, had I married him, he would have been the Prime Minister today.
She smiled, "Years ago he was madly in love with me."
Winston said,”So you could have been the wife of a street sweeper today"
′′Oh no, my love, had I married him, he would have been the Prime Minister today.
October 31, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Lady Clementine was talking to a street sweeper. "What did you talk about?” Asked Churchill
She smiled, "Years ago he was madly in love with me."
Winston said,”So you could have been the wife of a street sweeper today"
′′Oh no, my love, had I married him, he would have been the Prime Minister today.
She smiled, "Years ago he was madly in love with me."
Winston said,”So you could have been the wife of a street sweeper today"
′′Oh no, my love, had I married him, he would have been the Prime Minister today.
Ive never understood the concept of ‘winning’ a mandate?
October 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Ive never understood the concept of ‘winning’ a mandate?
Nuno’s strategy of not having his best West Ham side on the pitch until 20 minutes from the end doesn’t seem to be working.
October 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Nuno’s strategy of not having his best West Ham side on the pitch until 20 minutes from the end doesn’t seem to be working.
Clearly not a managerial problem at West Ham; the club is clearly populated with crap players. How does Pacqueta stay on a football pitch for 90 minutes. The hammers need fighters not posers!
October 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Clearly not a managerial problem at West Ham; the club is clearly populated with crap players. How does Pacqueta stay on a football pitch for 90 minutes. The hammers need fighters not posers!
At last……….so what are you going to do about it?
October 18, 2025 at 9:54 AM
At last……….so what are you going to do about it?
‘Venezuela announced on Monday it would close its embassy in Oslo, days after opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize’
What’s the betting Norway get lumped with extra ‘Trump’ tariffs soon?
What’s the betting Norway get lumped with extra ‘Trump’ tariffs soon?
October 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
‘Venezuela announced on Monday it would close its embassy in Oslo, days after opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize’
What’s the betting Norway get lumped with extra ‘Trump’ tariffs soon?
What’s the betting Norway get lumped with extra ‘Trump’ tariffs soon?
‘We do not take an oath to a king, or a queen, to a tyrant or dictator. We do not take an oath to any individual. No, we take an oath to the Constitution, to the idea that is America, and we're willing to die to protect it.’
Former US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, General Mark Milley.
Former US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, General Mark Milley.
October 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
‘We do not take an oath to a king, or a queen, to a tyrant or dictator. We do not take an oath to any individual. No, we take an oath to the Constitution, to the idea that is America, and we're willing to die to protect it.’
Former US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, General Mark Milley.
Former US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, General Mark Milley.
If this happens at the next general election it will be the direct fault of this Labour Government who are clearly only interested in power (like Reform) not DEMOCRACY!
September 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
If this happens at the next general election it will be the direct fault of this Labour Government who are clearly only interested in power (like Reform) not DEMOCRACY!
Good start from ‘the Holy Ghost’ well done Hammers.
September 30, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Good start from ‘the Holy Ghost’ well done Hammers.
@keirstarmer.bsky.social @uklabourparty.bsky.social With Starmer proposals placing everyone’s confidential data on a ‘central’ database called an ID system, it will be much easier for Farage and his right wing cronies to round the people up he dislikes and deport then via ‘BritICE’ Thanks Labour!
September 26, 2025 at 9:13 AM
@keirstarmer.bsky.social @uklabourparty.bsky.social With Starmer proposals placing everyone’s confidential data on a ‘central’ database called an ID system, it will be much easier for Farage and his right wing cronies to round the people up he dislikes and deport then via ‘BritICE’ Thanks Labour!
@libdems.org.uk I’m sure Ed Davey is a nice chap but the LibDems need a statesmanlike leader with gravitas, not stunts that the electorate cannot take seriously. The conference got v little attention. When are the Parliamentary Party going to make changes to get media attention for its policies?
September 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
@libdems.org.uk I’m sure Ed Davey is a nice chap but the LibDems need a statesmanlike leader with gravitas, not stunts that the electorate cannot take seriously. The conference got v little attention. When are the Parliamentary Party going to make changes to get media attention for its policies?
15 Sept marks International Day of Democracy. Set up by the UN to promote/protect democracy around the world.
However, we’re still stuck with a voting system that distorts public opinion, silences millions of voices and deprives communities of power over their own lives.
#DemocracyDay #PRnow.
However, we’re still stuck with a voting system that distorts public opinion, silences millions of voices and deprives communities of power over their own lives.
#DemocracyDay #PRnow.
September 14, 2025 at 12:43 PM
15 Sept marks International Day of Democracy. Set up by the UN to promote/protect democracy around the world.
However, we’re still stuck with a voting system that distorts public opinion, silences millions of voices and deprives communities of power over their own lives.
#DemocracyDay #PRnow.
However, we’re still stuck with a voting system that distorts public opinion, silences millions of voices and deprives communities of power over their own lives.
#DemocracyDay #PRnow.
I like Graham Potter, but this must surely be the end for him. His ability to motivate players into a winning unit looks hopeless. Not helped with a useless Chairman and Board of course. Who was responsible for buying that useless keeper?
September 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I like Graham Potter, but this must surely be the end for him. His ability to motivate players into a winning unit looks hopeless. Not helped with a useless Chairman and Board of course. Who was responsible for buying that useless keeper?
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
ID Cards would not have helped this situation:
German Officer ‘Vot is your name?’
Mainwaring ‘Don’t tell him Pike!’
ID Cards would not have helped this situation:
German Officer ‘Vot is your name?’
Mainwaring ‘Don’t tell him Pike!’
September 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
ID Cards would not have helped this situation:
German Officer ‘Vot is your name?’
Mainwaring ‘Don’t tell him Pike!’
ID Cards would not have helped this situation:
German Officer ‘Vot is your name?’
Mainwaring ‘Don’t tell him Pike!’
I’ve been supporting West Ham since 1972 (53 years) and I can safely say that this the worst bunch of (over-paid) no hope players I’ve ever seen represent our club. How does the club remove the useless dwarf at the top who is responsible for recruitment and wages and get a better run club?
August 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I’ve been supporting West Ham since 1972 (53 years) and I can safely say that this the worst bunch of (over-paid) no hope players I’ve ever seen represent our club. How does the club remove the useless dwarf at the top who is responsible for recruitment and wages and get a better run club?
Only 2 European countries are not in the ECHR, Russia & Belarus.
August 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Only 2 European countries are not in the ECHR, Russia & Belarus.
Reposted by Ian Brook
It is time for Lib Dems to replace Ed Davey with someone who is an excellent communicator & more in touch with 2025 methods of public engagement.
Yes, he doesn’t get enough media attention, but I don't think he has what it takes to move them into opposition.
Plenty of new talent in the party.
Yes, he doesn’t get enough media attention, but I don't think he has what it takes to move them into opposition.
Plenty of new talent in the party.
August 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
It is time for Lib Dems to replace Ed Davey with someone who is an excellent communicator & more in touch with 2025 methods of public engagement.
Yes, he doesn’t get enough media attention, but I don't think he has what it takes to move them into opposition.
Plenty of new talent in the party.
Yes, he doesn’t get enough media attention, but I don't think he has what it takes to move them into opposition.
Plenty of new talent in the party.
I emailed my MP, asking them to join the debate on 2 Sept and speak out in support of scrapping FPTP for Mayoral elections. Use this tool by @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @compassoffice.bsky.social @openbritain.bsky.social to do the same actionnetwork.org/letters/devo...
Email your MP about scrapping First Past The Post (FPTP) for Mayoral elections
On the 2nd of September, MPs will debate abolishing First Past the Post for Mayoral and PPC elections. Since the system was introduced, it has resulted in Mayors being elected on as little as 25% of t...
actionnetwork.org
August 23, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I emailed my MP, asking them to join the debate on 2 Sept and speak out in support of scrapping FPTP for Mayoral elections. Use this tool by @makevotesmatter.bsky.social @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social @compassoffice.bsky.social @openbritain.bsky.social to do the same actionnetwork.org/letters/devo...
Why does Sullivan insist on recruiting old has-been strikers to West Ham. Having got rid of Ings we are saddled with Wilson, another waste of space player drawing off the wage bill that could instead be used for young players of the future.
August 3, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Why does Sullivan insist on recruiting old has-been strikers to West Ham. Having got rid of Ings we are saddled with Wilson, another waste of space player drawing off the wage bill that could instead be used for young players of the future.
🚨 Thursday’s elections prove it: First Past the Post is broken. 5 parties, chaotic results, millions left unrepresented. We need Proportional Representation — NOW.
✍️ Sign the petition:
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✍️ Sign the petition:
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📢 No More First Past the Post Elections!
The 2025 Local Election results confirm what so many of us already know: the current voting system is broken.
With 5 parties polling strongly, First Past the Post is delivering chaos and turning elec...
actionnetwork.org
July 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM
🚨 Thursday’s elections prove it: First Past the Post is broken. 5 parties, chaotic results, millions left unrepresented. We need Proportional Representation — NOW.
✍️ Sign the petition:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/20...
✍️ Sign the petition:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/20...
I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Will you add your name, too? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...
Tell The Government: Strengthen UK-EU Environmental Cooperation
Climate change and environmental problems don't respect borders. The UK and EU must work together to protect our shared environment, tackle the climate crisis, and preserve biodiversity for future gen...
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July 16, 2025 at 7:36 AM
I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Will you add your name, too? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...
Why are folks surprised? QT has been a Reform media vehicle for years now. It’s disgraceful! I haven’t watched it for ages. The BBC is generally pretty useless.
NEW: BBC Question Time is facing backlash after inviting a Reform councillor onto a Scottish panel
www.thenational.scot/news/2527039...
www.thenational.scot/news/2527039...
June 28, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Why are folks surprised? QT has been a Reform media vehicle for years now. It’s disgraceful! I haven’t watched it for ages. The BBC is generally pretty useless.