Julian Gibbs
@juliangibbs.bsky.social
Labour and Cooperative Cllr in Ipswich. Works in HE. And is still catching a train. And talking about David Crosby.
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I sometimes stop and remember that all of this is because we had one Black president, and then two women ran, and this mystical convergence opened the Hellmouth.
October 30, 2025 at 6:06 AM
I sometimes stop and remember that all of this is because we had one Black president, and then two women ran, and this mystical convergence opened the Hellmouth.
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Reform MP’s remarks about TV adverts were ‘racist’, says Wes Streeting
Reform MP’s remarks about TV adverts were ‘racist’, says Wes Streeting
Health secretary hardens Labour line after Sarah Pochin said advertising ‘doesn’t reflect your average white family’
Wes Streeting has accused the Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin of making “racist” remarks after she said seeing adverts full of black and Asian people “drives her mad”.
The health secretary said Pochin was “only sorry she’s been caught and called out”, adding she had “said the quiet bit loud” as he warned of a return to “1970s, 1980s-style racism”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Reform MP’s remarks about TV adverts were ‘racist’, says Wes Streeting
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We need Labour to get back on track and that means making changes to the way we do things, re-connecting with our communities.
That’s what I will do as Deputy Leader.
Voting closes noon Thursday.
That’s what I will do as Deputy Leader.
Voting closes noon Thursday.
We must turn Labour around, deputy leadership frontrunner warns Starmer
Exclusive: Lucy Powell takes aim at PM over ‘missteps and mistakes’, saying she was sacked for opposing cuts and that the party must reconnect with lost voters – but not by copying Reform
www.independent.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We need Labour to get back on track and that means making changes to the way we do things, re-connecting with our communities.
That’s what I will do as Deputy Leader.
Voting closes noon Thursday.
That’s what I will do as Deputy Leader.
Voting closes noon Thursday.
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The Co-operative Party is pleased to support Labour and Co-operative MP Lucy Powell @lucympowell.bsky.social for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.
October 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Co-operative Party is pleased to support Labour and Co-operative MP Lucy Powell @lucympowell.bsky.social for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.
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Who has more to say to wavering and would-be churchgoers?
The Anglican hierarchy? Or a “gay aesthete and naturalist born in dire poverty and sustained by a web of close friends”?
Boyd Tonkin makes the case for Ronald Blythe: www.prospectmagazine...
The Anglican hierarchy? Or a “gay aesthete and naturalist born in dire poverty and sustained by a web of close friends”?
Boyd Tonkin makes the case for Ronald Blythe: www.prospectmagazine...
The religion of Ronald Blythe
The writer’s holy communion with the natural world was—is—an inspiration for believers and nonbelievers alike
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
January 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Who has more to say to wavering and would-be churchgoers?
The Anglican hierarchy? Or a “gay aesthete and naturalist born in dire poverty and sustained by a web of close friends”?
Boyd Tonkin makes the case for Ronald Blythe: www.prospectmagazine...
The Anglican hierarchy? Or a “gay aesthete and naturalist born in dire poverty and sustained by a web of close friends”?
Boyd Tonkin makes the case for Ronald Blythe: www.prospectmagazine...
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Labour must hear and heed the voice of its Mainstream.
We're honoured to have Mayor of Manchester @andyburnham.bsky.social join us to help unlock the transformative potential of the Labour Party.
More here: www.mainstreamlabour.org/about
We're honoured to have Mayor of Manchester @andyburnham.bsky.social join us to help unlock the transformative potential of the Labour Party.
More here: www.mainstreamlabour.org/about
September 8, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Labour must hear and heed the voice of its Mainstream.
We're honoured to have Mayor of Manchester @andyburnham.bsky.social join us to help unlock the transformative potential of the Labour Party.
More here: www.mainstreamlabour.org/about
We're honoured to have Mayor of Manchester @andyburnham.bsky.social join us to help unlock the transformative potential of the Labour Party.
More here: www.mainstreamlabour.org/about
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This is sadly not surprising and should not be separated from the rise of extremism, distrust and misinformation across a range of social media platforms (as well as in some legacy media outlets) since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vaccine warning for England as one in five children start school unprotected
Experts say country needs ‘wake up call’ with levels far below those needed for herd immunity
www.theguardian.com
August 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
This is sadly not surprising and should not be separated from the rise of extremism, distrust and misinformation across a range of social media platforms (as well as in some legacy media outlets) since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The rise of hate and extremism online should have been addressed by government and parliament a year ago in the aftermath of the riots. There is complacency across the political spectrum, and remarkably most MPs remain on X despite the way its owner and algorithm operate. Wake up!
UK MPs voice alarm at rise in online abuse over immigration debate
After further demonstrations at hotels housing asylum seekers, MPs say harassment is worse than during Brexit
www.theguardian.com
August 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The rise of hate and extremism online should have been addressed by government and parliament a year ago in the aftermath of the riots. There is complacency across the political spectrum, and remarkably most MPs remain on X despite the way its owner and algorithm operate. Wake up!
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Make a date with modern art.
Your ticket to Colour Shape Pattern includes access to the rest of Christchurch Mansion, so you can see Constable and ceramics too: ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk/colour-shape...
Your ticket to Colour Shape Pattern includes access to the rest of Christchurch Mansion, so you can see Constable and ceramics too: ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk/colour-shape...
August 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Make a date with modern art.
Your ticket to Colour Shape Pattern includes access to the rest of Christchurch Mansion, so you can see Constable and ceramics too: ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk/colour-shape...
Your ticket to Colour Shape Pattern includes access to the rest of Christchurch Mansion, so you can see Constable and ceramics too: ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk/colour-shape...
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'Californian Morning' (mid 20thc) by US printmaker Emmy Lou Packard (1914-1998), close friend of Frida Kahlo's #WomensArt #Sunday
June 15, 2025 at 6:06 AM
'Californian Morning' (mid 20thc) by US printmaker Emmy Lou Packard (1914-1998), close friend of Frida Kahlo's #WomensArt #Sunday
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My new album, “The Resurrection Game” is out on September 12 on Tiny Ghost Records 💜
This record was made with love, care, exquisite longing, and an excess of 21st century romantic angst.☀️
Limited edition vinyl + pre-save link for streaming is here:
linktr.ee/emmaswiftsin...
This record was made with love, care, exquisite longing, and an excess of 21st century romantic angst.☀️
Limited edition vinyl + pre-save link for streaming is here:
linktr.ee/emmaswiftsin...
June 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM
My new album, “The Resurrection Game” is out on September 12 on Tiny Ghost Records 💜
This record was made with love, care, exquisite longing, and an excess of 21st century romantic angst.☀️
Limited edition vinyl + pre-save link for streaming is here:
linktr.ee/emmaswiftsin...
This record was made with love, care, exquisite longing, and an excess of 21st century romantic angst.☀️
Limited edition vinyl + pre-save link for streaming is here:
linktr.ee/emmaswiftsin...
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Brian Wilson, visionary creative spirit for the Beach Boys, dies aged 82
Brian Wilson, visionary creative spirit for the Beach Boys, dies aged 82
Musician, who suffered from mental health problems, wrote and produced the 1966 album Pet Sounds – seen by many as the greatest album of all time
Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys musician, songwriter and producer who created some of history’s most purely beautiful pop music, has died aged 82.
In a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Wilson’s family wrote: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love & Mercy.” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Brian Wilson, visionary creative spirit for the Beach Boys, dies aged 82
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Our Labour Government's expansion of Free School Meals will mean 6,500 more children in Ipswich will benefit from a free nutritious meal every school day.
It will save families £500 a year, and help lift children out of poverty.
Link to my East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column below 👇
It will save families £500 a year, and help lift children out of poverty.
Link to my East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column below 👇
June 7, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Our Labour Government's expansion of Free School Meals will mean 6,500 more children in Ipswich will benefit from a free nutritious meal every school day.
It will save families £500 a year, and help lift children out of poverty.
Link to my East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column below 👇
It will save families £500 a year, and help lift children out of poverty.
Link to my East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column below 👇
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Happy Pride Month from all of us at the Co-operative Party!
This Pride Month, and every month, we celebrate our LGBTQ+ Co-operators and stand with LGBTQ+ communities across the UK. 🏳️🌈✊
This Pride Month, and every month, we celebrate our LGBTQ+ Co-operators and stand with LGBTQ+ communities across the UK. 🏳️🌈✊
June 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Happy Pride Month from all of us at the Co-operative Party!
This Pride Month, and every month, we celebrate our LGBTQ+ Co-operators and stand with LGBTQ+ communities across the UK. 🏳️🌈✊
This Pride Month, and every month, we celebrate our LGBTQ+ Co-operators and stand with LGBTQ+ communities across the UK. 🏳️🌈✊
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Make this weekend count. Here’s three things you can do to help protect abortion access in England and Wales before Monday - please share to spread the word and let’s do this!
Find the 38 degrees petition here you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
Find the 38 degrees petition here you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
May 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Make this weekend count. Here’s three things you can do to help protect abortion access in England and Wales before Monday - please share to spread the word and let’s do this!
Find the 38 degrees petition here you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
Find the 38 degrees petition here you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
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Happy Birthday to David Byrne, lead singer and guitarist of the Talking Heads, born on this day in 1952, Dumbarton, Scotland
Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (Earliest Live Video, Live at CBGB's,1975)
#punkrock #postpunk #newwave #davidbyrne #talkingheads #history #otd
Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (Earliest Live Video, Live at CBGB's,1975)
#punkrock #postpunk #newwave #davidbyrne #talkingheads #history #otd
May 14, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Happy Birthday to David Byrne, lead singer and guitarist of the Talking Heads, born on this day in 1952, Dumbarton, Scotland
Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (Earliest Live Video, Live at CBGB's,1975)
#punkrock #postpunk #newwave #davidbyrne #talkingheads #history #otd
Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (Earliest Live Video, Live at CBGB's,1975)
#punkrock #postpunk #newwave #davidbyrne #talkingheads #history #otd
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There is growing support for the recognition of a Palestinian state amongst parliamentarians.
Alongside Labour colleagues I have written to the government urging them to support recognition at the UN conference in June as a first step towards a durable peace and negotiations.
Alongside Labour colleagues I have written to the government urging them to support recognition at the UN conference in June as a first step towards a durable peace and negotiations.
May 13, 2025 at 8:48 AM
There is growing support for the recognition of a Palestinian state amongst parliamentarians.
Alongside Labour colleagues I have written to the government urging them to support recognition at the UN conference in June as a first step towards a durable peace and negotiations.
Alongside Labour colleagues I have written to the government urging them to support recognition at the UN conference in June as a first step towards a durable peace and negotiations.
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Don’t let a man who is hardly at his own desk make you an absent parent or carer.
Flexible working means more people can balance caring and career commitments - research consistently shows it makes a workforce happier, healthier and crucially there’s no loss of productivity.
Our future. Not his.
Flexible working means more people can balance caring and career commitments - research consistently shows it makes a workforce happier, healthier and crucially there’s no loss of productivity.
Our future. Not his.
May 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Don’t let a man who is hardly at his own desk make you an absent parent or carer.
Flexible working means more people can balance caring and career commitments - research consistently shows it makes a workforce happier, healthier and crucially there’s no loss of productivity.
Our future. Not his.
Flexible working means more people can balance caring and career commitments - research consistently shows it makes a workforce happier, healthier and crucially there’s no loss of productivity.
Our future. Not his.
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Christina McAnea: Disappointing but not unexpected that Farage thinks he can immediately threaten local government workers in the councils Reform will control.
Think again - this isn’t the USA - we have laws that protect workers strong unions that will ALWAYS stand up for their members.
Think again - this isn’t the USA - we have laws that protect workers strong unions that will ALWAYS stand up for their members.
May 3, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Christina McAnea: Disappointing but not unexpected that Farage thinks he can immediately threaten local government workers in the councils Reform will control.
Think again - this isn’t the USA - we have laws that protect workers strong unions that will ALWAYS stand up for their members.
Think again - this isn’t the USA - we have laws that protect workers strong unions that will ALWAYS stand up for their members.
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Barry Blitt’s cover for this week’s issue, “The First Hundred Days.” #NewYorkerCovers nyer.cm/ysrCZ47
April 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Barry Blitt’s cover for this week’s issue, “The First Hundred Days.” #NewYorkerCovers nyer.cm/ysrCZ47
Vote Adele Cook @ipswichlabour.bsky.social @coopparty.party.coop today for #Suffolk CC St John’s by-election #VoteLabour #Ipswich
Adele will be in your corner, working for you.
Adele will be in your corner, working for you.
April 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Vote Adele Cook @ipswichlabour.bsky.social @coopparty.party.coop today for #Suffolk CC St John’s by-election #VoteLabour #Ipswich
Adele will be in your corner, working for you.
Adele will be in your corner, working for you.
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On the 1st of May, voters across the country will have the opportunity to vote for Co-operative candidates like Anna Smith.
Our candidates are standing up for communities, championing local ownership, and delivering real change from the ground up. Vote Labour & Co-operative on Thursday 1st of May.
Our candidates are standing up for communities, championing local ownership, and delivering real change from the ground up. Vote Labour & Co-operative on Thursday 1st of May.
April 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
On the 1st of May, voters across the country will have the opportunity to vote for Co-operative candidates like Anna Smith.
Our candidates are standing up for communities, championing local ownership, and delivering real change from the ground up. Vote Labour & Co-operative on Thursday 1st of May.
Our candidates are standing up for communities, championing local ownership, and delivering real change from the ground up. Vote Labour & Co-operative on Thursday 1st of May.
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April 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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A letter from a murdered ice-cream seller’s mother meant more to Michael Longley than “all the good reviews I’ve ever had”.
Meet the self-described “sentimental atheist” whose poetry touched lives across sectarian divides: www.prospectmagazine...
Meet the self-described “sentimental atheist” whose poetry touched lives across sectarian divides: www.prospectmagazine...
Michael Longley, our Confucian sage
One of the finest poets of the English language died recently. Here is the verse by which you can know him
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
March 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
A letter from a murdered ice-cream seller’s mother meant more to Michael Longley than “all the good reviews I’ve ever had”.
Meet the self-described “sentimental atheist” whose poetry touched lives across sectarian divides: www.prospectmagazine...
Meet the self-described “sentimental atheist” whose poetry touched lives across sectarian divides: www.prospectmagazine...
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Labour's new breakfast clubs will be transformational, boosting educational outcomes and life chances for children, and easing the cost of living for parents.
I'm delighted that schools in Ipswich and Suffolk will benefit from the first phase.
My East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column 👇
I'm delighted that schools in Ipswich and Suffolk will benefit from the first phase.
My East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column 👇
OPINION: Breakfast clubs will boost outcomes for children in Ipswich
In his opinion column this week, Jack Abbott discusses the news that 15 schools in Suffolk will be among the first to offer free, daily breakfast…
www.ipswichstar.co.uk
March 3, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Labour's new breakfast clubs will be transformational, boosting educational outcomes and life chances for children, and easing the cost of living for parents.
I'm delighted that schools in Ipswich and Suffolk will benefit from the first phase.
My East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column 👇
I'm delighted that schools in Ipswich and Suffolk will benefit from the first phase.
My East Anglian Daily Times / Ipswich Star column 👇