Gareth Foreman
@magicgareth.bsky.social
Mental Health professional & Magician (sometimes a combination of both), book reviewer and voracious reader, Buddhist, dog lover (esp springer spaniels), chef, saxophone player, allotmenteer, enjoy listening to LPs and smoking the odd cigar.
Voters of Garton and Denton take note: Reform have become a bunch of woke lefties who support two tier Kier.
The Green Party is the true Anti-Establishment vote!
The Green Party is the true Anti-Establishment vote!
You couldn’t make this stuff up. Robert Jenrick and Suella Braverman accidentally voted with Labour to abolish the two-child benefit cap tonight after entering the wrong lobby!
February 4, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Voters of Garton and Denton take note: Reform have become a bunch of woke lefties who support two tier Kier.
The Green Party is the true Anti-Establishment vote!
The Green Party is the true Anti-Establishment vote!
Has anyone asked Tony Blair about how much he knew about Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein?
PM was TBs fixer, right hand man and trusted confidant……..
PM was TBs fixer, right hand man and trusted confidant……..
February 3, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Has anyone asked Tony Blair about how much he knew about Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein?
PM was TBs fixer, right hand man and trusted confidant……..
PM was TBs fixer, right hand man and trusted confidant……..
Oh good. Now they can release the ‘Russia Report’ and get to the bottom of why Johnson met KGB operatives without any scrutiny or why he put the son of a KGB agent in the House of Lords……….
BREAKING: The Conservatives are going to potentially force a vote as early as tomorrow on disclosure of papers that shadow cabinet ministers are calling for release of such as due diligence papers not revealed on Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to the US.
February 3, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Oh good. Now they can release the ‘Russia Report’ and get to the bottom of why Johnson met KGB operatives without any scrutiny or why he put the son of a KGB agent in the House of Lords……….
I have lots of jazz on vinyl some of which doesn’t get played that often. This morning I pulled this out at random.
‘After Lights Out’ by the Tubby Hayes Quintet. I’d forgotten how good this is!
‘After Lights Out’ by the Tubby Hayes Quintet. I’d forgotten how good this is!
February 2, 2026 at 10:59 AM
I have lots of jazz on vinyl some of which doesn’t get played that often. This morning I pulled this out at random.
‘After Lights Out’ by the Tubby Hayes Quintet. I’d forgotten how good this is!
‘After Lights Out’ by the Tubby Hayes Quintet. I’d forgotten how good this is!
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It’s Monday once more and I’m still reading the Dungeon Master’s Guide 2024
What book(s) are you reading this week?
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What book(s) are you reading this week?
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February 2, 2026 at 6:59 AM
It’s Monday once more and I’m still reading the Dungeon Master’s Guide 2024
What book(s) are you reading this week?
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What book(s) are you reading this week?
alt text please
My Sunday will consist of reading this, eating leftover curry from last night and precious little else😄.
February 1, 2026 at 7:30 AM
My Sunday will consist of reading this, eating leftover curry from last night and precious little else😄.
It would be an absolute tragedy if Veeraswamy were forced to close by the Crown Estate.
Not only is it a London institution and part of the capital’s rich cultural heritage the food is amazing!
Not only is it a London institution and part of the capital’s rich cultural heritage the food is amazing!
Veeraswamy: UK's oldest Indian restaurant calls on King to save it
Supporters of Veeraswamy, which has operated for almost 100 years, are petitioning the King to intervene.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 7:25 AM
It would be an absolute tragedy if Veeraswamy were forced to close by the Crown Estate.
Not only is it a London institution and part of the capital’s rich cultural heritage the food is amazing!
Not only is it a London institution and part of the capital’s rich cultural heritage the food is amazing!
Reposted by Gareth Foreman
Huge congratulations Hannah!! What a brilliant choice - someone who knows & loves the city, lived there all her life, & 100% committed to delivering the very best for residents. On my way to campaign in Gorton and Denton right now. We can do this!! 💚 @mcrgreenparty.bsky.social
@greenparty.org.uk
@greenparty.org.uk
Say hello to Hannah Spencer—councillor, plumber, greyhound lover and your Green Party candidate for Gorton and Denton 💚
January 30, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Huge congratulations Hannah!! What a brilliant choice - someone who knows & loves the city, lived there all her life, & 100% committed to delivering the very best for residents. On my way to campaign in Gorton and Denton right now. We can do this!! 💚 @mcrgreenparty.bsky.social
@greenparty.org.uk
@greenparty.org.uk
Hopefully the voters of Gorton and Denton read this and vote to reject the right wing, pocket lining grifting hate filled community splitting idiots.
Reform by-election candidate endorsed by far-right activist Tommy Robinson
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
Reform by-election candidate endorsed by far-right activist Tommy Robinson
www.independent.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Hopefully the voters of Gorton and Denton read this and vote to reject the right wing, pocket lining grifting hate filled community splitting idiots.
If you live in Gorton and Denton Hannah Spencer is the ONLY candidate who is committed to fairness, equality, democracy and working for her constituents.
Tories are finished.
Reform are in it for themselves.
Labour are in turmoil.
Vote Green - you know it makes sense!
Tories are finished.
Reform are in it for themselves.
Labour are in turmoil.
Vote Green - you know it makes sense!
We promised to throw the kitchen sink at this election.
Well we've definitely voted for the right candidate with the skills for the job!
Hannah & the Greens are taking the fight to Reform.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
Well we've definitely voted for the right candidate with the skills for the job!
Hannah & the Greens are taking the fight to Reform.
Join us: join.greenparty.org.uk
Say hello to Hannah Spencer—councillor, plumber, greyhound lover and your Green Party candidate for Gorton and Denton 💚
January 30, 2026 at 1:55 PM
If you live in Gorton and Denton Hannah Spencer is the ONLY candidate who is committed to fairness, equality, democracy and working for her constituents.
Tories are finished.
Reform are in it for themselves.
Labour are in turmoil.
Vote Green - you know it makes sense!
Tories are finished.
Reform are in it for themselves.
Labour are in turmoil.
Vote Green - you know it makes sense!
Who’d have guessed it eh? A Reform councillor making money by taking advantage of vulnerable people.
Reform UK council chair resigns after ‘illegally renting out unsafe properties’
Council said Edward Harris’s properties ‘failed to meet even most basic of living standards and legal requirements’
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Who’d have guessed it eh? A Reform councillor making money by taking advantage of vulnerable people.
Lee Anderson, the man who never misses an opportunity to parade his stupidity in public.
Big thanks to Reform for helping us keep out Reform in Gorton & Denton.
January 27, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Lee Anderson, the man who never misses an opportunity to parade his stupidity in public.
Heinrich Hamster, the latest rodent to jump from the sinking SS Tory!
Former Tory home secretary Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK – UK politics live
Her defection comes shortly after Robert Jenrick joined Nigel Farage’s party
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Heinrich Hamster, the latest rodent to jump from the sinking SS Tory!
Remember when the frog faced turd promised to leave the UK if Brexit failed?
⚠️“Farage doesn’t actually want to talk about Brexit any more because he knows his project has failed,” one said, pointing to the negative impact that Britain’s exit from the EU has had on the economy.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-starmer-eu-uk-labour-election-b2905045.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-starmer-eu-uk-labour-election-b2905045.html
Inside Starmer’s plan to fight next general election on Brexit divide
Exclusive: After tacking to the right on migration, it is on EU relations that the government believes it can strike a c
www.independent.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Remember when the frog faced turd promised to leave the UK if Brexit failed?
It’s a kinda Judie Tzuke morning!
The lady herself was gracious enough to sign this, and other albums, when I interviewed her many, many years ago.
And yes she is lovely!
The lady herself was gracious enough to sign this, and other albums, when I interviewed her many, many years ago.
And yes she is lovely!
January 26, 2026 at 11:17 AM
It’s a kinda Judie Tzuke morning!
The lady herself was gracious enough to sign this, and other albums, when I interviewed her many, many years ago.
And yes she is lovely!
The lady herself was gracious enough to sign this, and other albums, when I interviewed her many, many years ago.
And yes she is lovely!
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Also, don’t vote for Nigel Farage/Reform.
What can those of us outside the USA do right now? Is it protests outside the US embassy? Lobbying our own leaders to stand up against this regime?
Honestly and openly, how can we help?
Honestly and openly, how can we help?
January 25, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Also, don’t vote for Nigel Farage/Reform.
The ponytail has gone! So far everyone I’ve met has given the new look the thumbs up.
What do you think???
What do you think???
January 24, 2026 at 8:42 AM
The ponytail has gone! So far everyone I’ve met has given the new look the thumbs up.
What do you think???
What do you think???
Latest bookshop haul, should hopefully last a couple of weeks.🤞🤞🤞
January 23, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Latest bookshop haul, should hopefully last a couple of weeks.🤞🤞🤞
Going down - The Chimney Lift at Battersea Power Station.
@jaro4man.bsky.social
@jaro4man.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Going down - The Chimney Lift at Battersea Power Station.
@jaro4man.bsky.social
@jaro4man.bsky.social
Had a lovely morning at Battersea Power Station yesterday. Went up in the Chimney Lift and had cocktails (non alcoholic) and a guided trip around Control Room B.
Pics below.
@jaro4man.bsky.social
Pics below.
@jaro4man.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Had a lovely morning at Battersea Power Station yesterday. Went up in the Chimney Lift and had cocktails (non alcoholic) and a guided trip around Control Room B.
Pics below.
@jaro4man.bsky.social
Pics below.
@jaro4man.bsky.social
Reposted by Gareth Foreman
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This is our parody of "Piece of My Heart" by the amazing soulful Erma Franklin. Our version addresses the situation unfolding with #Trump and #Greenland, & has rude words - it's called "Piece of Denmark". In solidarity with all fellow Europeans facing tariffs and trauma. #25th
youtu.be/jSDIkpwlqsA
youtu.be/jSDIkpwlqsA
"Piece of Denmark" - Marsh Family parody of "Piece of My Heart" by Erma Franklin on Greenland/Trump
YouTube video by Marsh Family
youtu.be
January 20, 2026 at 7:59 AM
If the people of Gaza think they have problems now wait until they’ve got the lying gobshite Blair screwing them over for personal gain.
Trump appoints Blair, Kushner and Rubio to Gaza ‘board of peace’
White House says seven-strong board, chaired by Trump, will steer Gaza through next phase of reconstruction
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:08 PM
If the people of Gaza think they have problems now wait until they’ve got the lying gobshite Blair screwing them over for personal gain.
Jenrick (and all the other failed tories who’ve defected) are arsonists masquerading as firemen.
Funny how Robert Jenrick, Reform’s latest signing, says “Britain is in decline” ,considering he helped run it as a Tory minister under May, Johnson,Truss &Sunak.
At this point, Reform looks less like a fresh start and more like a reunion tour for the people who caused the decline in the first place.
At this point, Reform looks less like a fresh start and more like a reunion tour for the people who caused the decline in the first place.
January 16, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Jenrick (and all the other failed tories who’ve defected) are arsonists masquerading as firemen.
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Robert Jenrick says the Tories "broke Britain," so he's joined a party that includes:
Nadhim Zahawi,
Nadine Dorries,
Jonathan Gullis,
Ben Bradley,
Danny Kruger,
Jake Berry,
Marco Longhi,
Aiden Burley,
Anne Marie Morris,
Lee Anderson
and Andrea Jenkyns.
Nadhim Zahawi,
Nadine Dorries,
Jonathan Gullis,
Ben Bradley,
Danny Kruger,
Jake Berry,
Marco Longhi,
Aiden Burley,
Anne Marie Morris,
Lee Anderson
and Andrea Jenkyns.
January 15, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Robert Jenrick says the Tories "broke Britain," so he's joined a party that includes:
Nadhim Zahawi,
Nadine Dorries,
Jonathan Gullis,
Ben Bradley,
Danny Kruger,
Jake Berry,
Marco Longhi,
Aiden Burley,
Anne Marie Morris,
Lee Anderson
and Andrea Jenkyns.
Nadhim Zahawi,
Nadine Dorries,
Jonathan Gullis,
Ben Bradley,
Danny Kruger,
Jake Berry,
Marco Longhi,
Aiden Burley,
Anne Marie Morris,
Lee Anderson
and Andrea Jenkyns.
Reposted by Gareth Foreman
Incredibly, no-one on Nigel Farage’s team has got round to deleting this post. It’s still live as Robert Jenrick gives his big defection speech.
January 15, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Incredibly, no-one on Nigel Farage’s team has got round to deleting this post. It’s still live as Robert Jenrick gives his big defection speech.