Nick Barlow
@nickbwalking.bsky.social
Writer, walker, Who and Wolves fan. Lives in Whitehaven. Lots of other things that don't begin with W. https://linktr.ee/nickbarlow He/him
Avatar: Me (50ish man with greying hair and beard) smiling at the camera.
Avatar: Me (50ish man with greying hair and beard) smiling at the camera.
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ten years ago today no one clapped
February 2, 2026 at 12:57 PM
ten years ago today no one clapped
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Another reason to boycott BrewDog.
www.thenational.scot/news/2493240... The moral authority of BD's James Watt & Elon Musk. What's not to like?
BrewDog founder launches unofficial Elon Musk-style watchdog to take on UK Government
BREWDOG founder James Watt has launched an unofficial government watchdog which he has styled after Elon Musk’s programme in the US ...
www.thenational.scot
February 2, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Another reason to boycott BrewDog.
Trump's closing the Kennedy Centre in July for two years of renovations, presumably so it can be his mausoleum.
Kennedy Center to close for two years for renovations, Trump says
The move follows several artists cancelling performances after it was recently renamed the Trump Kennedy Center.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Trump's closing the Kennedy Centre in July for two years of renovations, presumably so it can be his mausoleum.
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This is big.
A short 🧵
Charlotte Cadden was a serving police officer when she created the vile, secret network of police officers called ‘Police SEEN’
The secret network is for cops who are homophobes and transphobes who want to incite hatred and isolation-of trans staff, or any trans-allies.
A short 🧵
Charlotte Cadden was a serving police officer when she created the vile, secret network of police officers called ‘Police SEEN’
The secret network is for cops who are homophobes and transphobes who want to incite hatred and isolation-of trans staff, or any trans-allies.
February 1, 2026 at 7:09 PM
This is big.
A short 🧵
Charlotte Cadden was a serving police officer when she created the vile, secret network of police officers called ‘Police SEEN’
The secret network is for cops who are homophobes and transphobes who want to incite hatred and isolation-of trans staff, or any trans-allies.
A short 🧵
Charlotte Cadden was a serving police officer when she created the vile, secret network of police officers called ‘Police SEEN’
The secret network is for cops who are homophobes and transphobes who want to incite hatred and isolation-of trans staff, or any trans-allies.
Doesn't even know his pseudohostpry, it's Britain that was legendary founded by Trojan exiles.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brutus_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brutus_...
February 1, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Doesn't even know his pseudohostpry, it's Britain that was legendary founded by Trojan exiles.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brutus_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brutus_...
Just imagining what press coverage of the by-election would be like if the Reform candidate was a young local councillor and plumber while the Greens had parachuted in a celebrity academic with a massive ego.
The Sunday Times article on Goodwin is funny. It’s precisely because he didn’t get the recognition he felt he deserved that he rage-quit & turned to racist grift. There’s nothing he’d have liked more than to have been an Oxford prof. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
February 1, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Just imagining what press coverage of the by-election would be like if the Reform candidate was a young local councillor and plumber while the Greens had parachuted in a celebrity academic with a massive ego.
This prompted a thought: how many of the people who insist MPs shouldn't be able to switch parties are the same people who complain about whipping in Parliament?
Thoughts in the FT on why I don't like the idea of an automatic by election if an MP changes party - but understand why some people do, along with a possible compromise...
How to deal with defecting MPs - giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT
How to deal with defecting MPs - giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT
How to deal with defecting MPs
Voters should be able to force parliamentarians who change parties to face the electorate
giftarticle.ft.com
February 1, 2026 at 8:55 AM
This prompted a thought: how many of the people who insist MPs shouldn't be able to switch parties are the same people who complain about whipping in Parliament?
I'm hoping the lack of Farage doesn't mean Bonneville's gone fash.
Joining #BBCLauraK
Housing Secretary Steve Reed
Green Party leader Zack Polanski
Actor Hugh Bonneville
Sunday 9am #BBCOne #BBCiPlayer
Housing Secretary Steve Reed
Green Party leader Zack Polanski
Actor Hugh Bonneville
Sunday 9am #BBCOne #BBCiPlayer
January 31, 2026 at 7:06 PM
I'm hoping the lack of Farage doesn't mean Bonneville's gone fash.
Have Franz Ferdinand ever played a gig in Sarajevo?
January 31, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Have Franz Ferdinand ever played a gig in Sarajevo?
I assume this is a series, but yes, he's definitely one of them.
January 31, 2026 at 7:39 AM
I assume this is a series, but yes, he's definitely one of them.
Cliff Richard was 18 years on from his first hit at this point in his career, midway between where Harry Styles (16) and Taylor Swift (20) are in their careers now. #TOTP
January 30, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Cliff Richard was 18 years on from his first hit at this point in his career, midway between where Harry Styles (16) and Taylor Swift (20) are in their careers now. #TOTP
Brexit can never be delivered, only betrayed, exhibit 94.
I doubt many people would instinctively recall that January 31st 2026 tomorrow is the sixth anniversary of actual Brexit day. (The tenth anniversary of 23rd June 2016 will be a much bigger deal).
The Daily Express can't claim to speak for Britain with his headline - but clearly feels it does
The Daily Express can't claim to speak for Britain with his headline - but clearly feels it does
January 30, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Brexit can never be delivered, only betrayed, exhibit 94.
By not being part of this, F1 has the moral high ground over other sports for the first time in forever.
Trump announces August auto race in downtown Washington
Trump announces August auto race in downtown Washington
“To think, 190 miles an hour down Pennsylvania Avenue — this is going to be wild,” said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
www.politico.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:25 PM
By not being part of this, F1 has the moral high ground over other sports for the first time in forever.
Mike Read demanding girls kiss him before a band who all look like they're not allowed within 100 metres of any school makes you wonder just how bad the unshown #TOTP episodes might be.
January 30, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Mike Read demanding girls kiss him before a band who all look like they're not allowed within 100 metres of any school makes you wonder just how bad the unshown #TOTP episodes might be.
East 17 on the same week Skunk Anansie did Charlie Big Potato was eerily prescient. #TOTP www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/mus...
Brian Harvey blames potato for accident
POPstar Brian Harvey today claimed gorging on jacket potatoes prompted a car accident that left him fighting for his life.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 7:47 PM
East 17 on the same week Skunk Anansie did Charlie Big Potato was eerily prescient. #TOTP www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/mus...
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Catherine O’Hara didn’t steal scenes she just showed up and ownership automatically defaulted to her
January 30, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Catherine O’Hara didn’t steal scenes she just showed up and ownership automatically defaulted to her
Magnificent Seven on BBC Four, a reminder that not only were Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen the epitome of masculine cool taking the hearse to Boot Hill, they were doing it to stand up to bigots.
January 29, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Magnificent Seven on BBC Four, a reminder that not only were Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen the epitome of masculine cool taking the hearse to Boot Hill, they were doing it to stand up to bigots.
Apparently, Hannah Spencer is favourite to be Green candidate in Denton and Gorton. Trafford councillor, former GM Mayor candidate and works as a plumber, so would be interesting to see how media claim she's part of the out of touch elite while Goodwin is a man of the people.
Greater Manchester mayor: Who is the Green candidate?
Hannah Spencer is a plumber and works on housing retrofitting.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Apparently, Hannah Spencer is favourite to be Green candidate in Denton and Gorton. Trafford councillor, former GM Mayor candidate and works as a plumber, so would be interesting to see how media claim she's part of the out of touch elite while Goodwin is a man of the people.
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I think I might take one of these "under 20 minutes" AI skills courses the UK Govt. seems very keen on everyone doing and live-post it here... Maybe we can all learn something together! The press release sends me to aiskillshub.org.uk/aiskillsboost/ - let's go and see!
AI Skills Boost - AI Skills Hub
aiskillshub.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 12:07 PM
I think I might take one of these "under 20 minutes" AI skills courses the UK Govt. seems very keen on everyone doing and live-post it here... Maybe we can all learn something together! The press release sends me to aiskillshub.org.uk/aiskillsboost/ - let's go and see!
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Prosper UK: a slightly higher-profile Pro-Euro Conservatives or the descendents of the Liberal Unionists and National Liberals finally beginning the reverse journey?
January 28, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Prosper UK: a slightly higher-profile Pro-Euro Conservatives or the descendents of the Liberal Unionists and National Liberals finally beginning the reverse journey?
I see a former political science professor who quit academia to work for a Dubai-based hedge fund's think tank, then become a propagandist on their "news" channel is the latest candidate for Nigel Farage's campaign against the elites.
January 28, 2026 at 7:55 AM
I see a former political science professor who quit academia to work for a Dubai-based hedge fund's think tank, then become a propagandist on their "news" channel is the latest candidate for Nigel Farage's campaign against the elites.