Simon Belcher
@nimbos.bsky.social
Professionally analytical, quiz-geek, photo hobbyist, TV-head, who talks about Doctor Who far too much.
First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped.
Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.
Tell Keir Starmer to change this.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.
Tell Keir Starmer to change this.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
The Representation of the People Bill MUST scrap First Past the Post
First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped.
Yet the new Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our rotten voting system, which lea...
actionnetwork.org
February 12, 2026 at 12:56 PM
First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped.
Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.
Tell Keir Starmer to change this.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.
Tell Keir Starmer to change this.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
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Take me down to the Parallax city where the far moves slow and the near moves quickly
February 1, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Take me down to the Parallax city where the far moves slow and the near moves quickly
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What is going on every week in the House of Lords at the moment is simply filibustering masquerading as legitimate scrutiny
If a small group of peers continues to delay the assisted dying bill, then the Parliament Act must be on the table, writes Baroness Hayman, former Lord Speaker
If a small group of peers continues to delay the assisted dying bill, then the Parliament Act must be on the table, writes Baroness Hayman, former Lord Speaker
We cannot let a small group of peers delay the assisted dying bill forever
What is going on week in, week out in the House of Lords at the moment is simply filibustering masquerading as legitimate scrutiny.
www.politicshome.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:28 PM
What is going on every week in the House of Lords at the moment is simply filibustering masquerading as legitimate scrutiny
If a small group of peers continues to delay the assisted dying bill, then the Parliament Act must be on the table, writes Baroness Hayman, former Lord Speaker
If a small group of peers continues to delay the assisted dying bill, then the Parliament Act must be on the table, writes Baroness Hayman, former Lord Speaker
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Every time Labour, the Lib Dems or Greens refer to Reform UK, Farage or any of their members they should instead refer to them as "the Trumpists". Every time they use the logo or any of their faces in promo, put it next to a photo of Trump. Make the public association of them with Trump Pavlovian
Nigel Farage’s support for Trump is putting off potential voters
A focus group this week found there is concern about the Reform UK leader’s relationship with the U.S. president.
www.politico.eu
January 25, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Every time Labour, the Lib Dems or Greens refer to Reform UK, Farage or any of their members they should instead refer to them as "the Trumpists". Every time they use the logo or any of their faces in promo, put it next to a photo of Trump. Make the public association of them with Trump Pavlovian
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January 25, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
January 25, 2026 at 12:28 PM
A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
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The Pretti family’s heartbreaking request to all of us: get the truth out about our son.
Alex was an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA whose last act was to protect the woman next to him. We will not let this Administration spread lies.
Alex was an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA whose last act was to protect the woman next to him. We will not let this Administration spread lies.
January 25, 2026 at 1:59 PM
The Pretti family’s heartbreaking request to all of us: get the truth out about our son.
Alex was an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA whose last act was to protect the woman next to him. We will not let this Administration spread lies.
Alex was an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA whose last act was to protect the woman next to him. We will not let this Administration spread lies.
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I’m really quite surprised at the BBC website today. ‘Here is a video, some people say it does not show what it very obviously shows’ is not how you report this.
January 25, 2026 at 9:52 AM
I’m really quite surprised at the BBC website today. ‘Here is a video, some people say it does not show what it very obviously shows’ is not how you report this.
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A hitherto unreleased letter reveals that Donald Trump's multi-billion dollar lawsuit against the BBC is all down to him not getting a Blue Peter badge in 1978.
January 19, 2026 at 2:32 PM
A hitherto unreleased letter reveals that Donald Trump's multi-billion dollar lawsuit against the BBC is all down to him not getting a Blue Peter badge in 1978.
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401K sounds like too long of a run, no thanks.
January 15, 2026 at 3:43 PM
401K sounds like too long of a run, no thanks.
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Not saying the UK property market is fucked but two of the contestants on the biggest show on TV are hoping to afford a deposit if they win. #TheTraitors #traitors
January 16, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Not saying the UK property market is fucked but two of the contestants on the biggest show on TV are hoping to afford a deposit if they win. #TheTraitors #traitors
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Hats off to whoever did this (and the beautiful model).
January 16, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Hats off to whoever did this (and the beautiful model).
Funny how the second half immediately contradicts the first
January 16, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Funny how the second half immediately contradicts the first
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Whoooooo remembers the 140 character post limit on Twitter
January 12, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Whoooooo remembers the 140 character post limit on Twitter
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January 12, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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I was recently a contestant on an ITV gameshow (I'll let you know when it's being broadcast) and I got open return tickets to Manchester, and Ubers all over the city at the production company's expense, and a hotel room, this is utterly standard practice that The Sun is complaining about
Monday's SUN: Taxi for the BBC #TomorrowsPapersToday
January 11, 2026 at 11:29 PM
I was recently a contestant on an ITV gameshow (I'll let you know when it's being broadcast) and I got open return tickets to Manchester, and Ubers all over the city at the production company's expense, and a hotel room, this is utterly standard practice that The Sun is complaining about
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BATMAN KERB DRILL (1967): Holy PIF! While on a promotional tour for Batman, Adam West filmed this road safety public information film for British kids, in character as the caped crusader, and it's every bit as wonderful as you'd expect.
January 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM
BATMAN KERB DRILL (1967): Holy PIF! While on a promotional tour for Batman, Adam West filmed this road safety public information film for British kids, in character as the caped crusader, and it's every bit as wonderful as you'd expect.
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amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
January 5, 2026 at 6:50 AM
amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
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Kings of Leon did predict this tbf 😬
December 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Kings of Leon did predict this tbf 😬
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We’re just innocent men
December 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
We’re just innocent men
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Bullshit Newborn Not Even Christ https://theonion.com/bullshit-newborn-not-even-christ/
December 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Bullshit Newborn Not Even Christ https://theonion.com/bullshit-newborn-not-even-christ/
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Es ist perfekt.
December 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Es ist perfekt.