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Buddha_aka_me @buddhaakame.bsky.social · 1h

It was a really heartening display or empathy & understanding from the audience.

Fiona Bruce, even though she tried to derail to favour the RW bullshit, struggled against the tide.

It's on iPlayer, & I highly recommend watching it. I can't remember the last time I watched QT let alone cheered!

Jim Hawkins @jimallthetime.bsky.social · 7h

Good morning to everyone who watched Question Time last night and realised Shrewsbury and Shropshire are home to thoughtful, intelligent, caring people who take no shit

And they’re beautiful (places and people)

In this spirit, I give you Hello You the Shropshire podcast

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Hello You - the Shropshire podcast from Jim Hawkins | Substack

Intelligent, progressive, quirky conversation about Shropshire and her people. Become a member of the Hello You family! Click to read Hello You - the Shropshire podcast from Jim Hawkins, a Substack pu...

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Gaz @gazchap.com · 2h

I do wish there could be just one occasion where someone does a TV show here and *doesn't* open with the tired old "Shroesbury or Shrewsbury" gag, though.

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Celestial M Weasel @celestialweasel.bsky.social · 3h

"The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand"

Jim Hawkins @jimallthetime.bsky.social · 3h

With most MPs ignorant of the urgency, how can the UK ever reach net zero?

Only 15 of 100 MPs surveyed knew of IPCC report that CO2 needs to peak this year to keep global heating to 1.5C

www.theguardian.com/news/2025/oc...

With most MPs ignorant of the urgency, how can the UK ever reach net zero?

Only 15 of 100 MPs surveyed knew of IPCC report that CO2 needs to peak this year to keep global heating to 1.5C

www.theguardian.com

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Jim Hawkins @jimallthetime.bsky.social · 7h

Good morning to everyone who watched Question Time last night and realised Shrewsbury and Shropshire are home to thoughtful, intelligent, caring people who take no shit

And they’re beautiful (places and people)

In this spirit, I give you Hello You the Shropshire podcast

jimallthetime.substack.com

Hello You - the Shropshire podcast from Jim Hawkins | Substack

Intelligent, progressive, quirky conversation about Shropshire and her people. Become a member of the Hello You family! Click to read Hello You - the Shropshire podcast from Jim Hawkins, a Substack pu...

jimallthetime.substack.com

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Jim Hawkins @jimallthetime.bsky.social · 3h

With most MPs ignorant of the urgency, how can the UK ever reach net zero?

Only 15 of 100 MPs surveyed knew of IPCC report that CO2 needs to peak this year to keep global heating to 1.5C

www.theguardian.com/news/2025/oc...

With most MPs ignorant of the urgency, how can the UK ever reach net zero?

Only 15 of 100 MPs surveyed knew of IPCC report that CO2 needs to peak this year to keep global heating to 1.5C

www.theguardian.com

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Jim Hawkins @jimallthetime.bsky.social · 3h

Indeed so. And the Rug Doctor rental

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Jim Hawkins @jimallthetime.bsky.social · 3h

I thought so, also. Using Jello Biafra quotes as a thematic device was touching. I wasn’t expecting Einsturzende Neubauten as the curtains closed, though, hence my regrettable trouser occurrence

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Jim Hawkins @jimallthetime.bsky.social · 3h

Yes, but not at a crematorium …

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MagicRick @magicrick.bsky.social · 4h

Reminds me of the US/Canadian "Technocrats" - anti- nation state and anti-democracy and pro Eugenics. Joshua Halderman, Elon Musk's maternal granfather, was one of them!
theconversation.com/a-1930s-move...

A 1930s movement wanted to merge the US, Canada and Greenland. Here’s why it has modern resonances

In the 1930s a group sprang up in North America that wanted to merge the US with Canada. Elon Musk’s grandfather was a significant figure.

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Jim Hawkins @jimallthetime.bsky.social · 6h

Welcome to Shropshire! 🤣

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Gaz @gazchap.com · 6h

I saw the Shropshire Star article about the farmers in Bridgnorth that painted flags on their cows. It had a video interview with them.

Asked about the cows, the first things the farmer said was “they’re a Scottish breed…”

You can’t fucking make this shit up.

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Jim Hawkins @jimallthetime.bsky.social · 1d

It’s where the woke mind virus comes from

The spores of compassion!

Dame Agnes Guano @agnes-guano.bsky.social · 1d

Because of woke. And mould. Woke mould.

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Jim Hawkins @jimallthetime.bsky.social · 20h

The annual Visit My Mosque weekend has never felt more important

hyphenonline.com/2025/10/06/v...

The annual Visit My Mosque weekend has never felt more timely

On the 10th anniversary of the initiative Muslim congregations opened their doors to visitors of all faiths

hyphenonline.com

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Jim Hawkins @jimallthetime.bsky.social · 7h

Good morning to everyone who watched Question Time last night and realised Shrewsbury and Shropshire are home to thoughtful, intelligent, caring people who take no shit

And they’re beautiful (places and people)

In this spirit, I give you Hello You the Shropshire podcast

jimallthetime.substack.com

Hello You - the Shropshire podcast from Jim Hawkins | Substack

Intelligent, progressive, quirky conversation about Shropshire and her people. Become a member of the Hello You family! Click to read Hello You - the Shropshire podcast from Jim Hawkins, a Substack pu...

jimallthetime.substack.com

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Alistair Green @mralistairgreen.bsky.social · Aug 29

You are exactly where you’re supposed to be right now 💞

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Dr Sarah Brand @sarahgailbrand.com · 21h

I’m missing my dogs so much, I’ve been talking to a spider that’s taken up residence in the corner of the living room ceiling.

I really want another dog. I feel absolutely lost without one

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Jim Hawkins @jimallthetime.bsky.social · 20h

We're all ANTIFA, Donald

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We're all ANTIFA, Donald.

Hey Donald,

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Jim Hawkins @jimallthetime.bsky.social · 1d

Robert Jenrick says he’s an Anglofuturist. What does that mean?

(hint: it’s not good)

via @hopenothate.org.uk

hopenothate.org.uk/2025/10/08/r...

Robert Jenrick says he’s an Anglofuturist. What does that mean? – HOPE not hate

In late June, the shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick took the stand at a conference. Addressing the crowd of Tories and radical-right political figures, he made an unusual statement. “I am what c...

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 1d

In the Arun Valley, @naturalengland.bsky.social , the Environment Agency & Southern Water worked to find a potential solution that improves water quality & protects wildlife while enabling development.

That’s how good planning works: with nature, not against it. 👇

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Water agreement to allow 21,000 new homes to be built in Sussex

An agreement is reached on new guidelines to protect wetlands and wildlife while building homes.

www.bbc.co.uk

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 1d

The Chancellor says she 'fixed' a problem caused by “some snails or something”.

Comments like this pit nature against growth – it’s the wrong target.

Here, the system has worked: protecting one of UK’s rarest species while allowing 20,000 homes to proceed.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Rachel Reeves clears planning blockage amid ‘good relationship’ with developer

Exclusive: Chancellor says 20,000 homes were being held up due to ‘some snails that are a protected species or something’

www.theguardian.com

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 1d

Nature lovers and photographers! 🍂

The leaves are turning, the nights are growing longer… and it’s time for seasons to change on our profile.

Share your best autumn snaps in the replies, and we’ll pick a favourite to feature as our cover photo! 😍

A Crested Tit, with its bold spiky crest, stands on a lichen-covered branch. Its soft brown and white feathers blend into the natural tones of the landscape, while its bright red eye adds a pop of colour. Delicate cobwebs cling to the branch, creating a peaceful and autumnal scene.

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Miranda Keeling @mirandakeeling.com · 20h

A little girl in Victoria Park in Leicester notices the snazzy, pink-framed glasses of another girl, with the particular childhood expression of adoration reserved for the girl who is older than you, and therefore all types of super-cool.

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Anne Louise Avery @annelouiseavery.bsky.social · 2d

🍂🐻🍐On my patreon today, a perfect October pudding: very simple, comforting & luxurious: the Bear of Moscow's delicious version of Auguste Escoffier's Poire belle Hélène! Join for autumnal cheer & thousands of seasonal stories & recipes! Wolf will even send you a card! patreon.com/annelouiseav... 🍐🐻🍂