Paul Johnson
@pauldmj.bsky.social
Retired NHS Informatics Manager. Left-of-centre, Anti-Tory/Reform. Against all prejudice and bigotry.
Learning Italian.
(See pinned post.)
#NHS #BCFC #KRO #StandWithUkraine #FBNHS #FBPE #TheArchers
Learning Italian.
(See pinned post.)
#NHS #BCFC #KRO #StandWithUkraine #FBNHS #FBPE #TheArchers
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Paul Johnson
@pauldmj.bsky.social
· Nov 11
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Recently there's been a coordinated effort by some to talk down London, because it suits their political agenda. The truth must hurt for them - because London has once again been crowned the greatest city in the world.
If, like me, you love London, then my message is this:
If, like me, you love London, then my message is this:
London proves progressive cities work. No wonder some politicians hate that, writes Sadiq Khan | LBC
We must stand up and defend our liberal, progressive, caring capital
www.lbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Recently there's been a coordinated effort by some to talk down London, because it suits their political agenda. The truth must hurt for them - because London has once again been crowned the greatest city in the world.
If, like me, you love London, then my message is this:
If, like me, you love London, then my message is this:
More talk about a potential leadership challenge to Starmer.
In principle a change could revitalise Labour and help reconnect with voters. Problem is, I can’t see a suitable contender able to do this - certainly not Wes Streeting.
#Labour
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
In principle a change could revitalise Labour and help reconnect with voters. Problem is, I can’t see a suitable contender able to do this - certainly not Wes Streeting.
#Labour
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Starmer allies issue warning to PM’s rivals as fears grow over leadership challenge
No 10 said to be in ‘full bunker mode’ over fears of attempt to oust him after budget or May local elections
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM
More talk about a potential leadership challenge to Starmer.
In principle a change could revitalise Labour and help reconnect with voters. Problem is, I can’t see a suitable contender able to do this - certainly not Wes Streeting.
#Labour
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
In principle a change could revitalise Labour and help reconnect with voters. Problem is, I can’t see a suitable contender able to do this - certainly not Wes Streeting.
#Labour
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Personally getting tired of the George SL. Wish they would get on and either have him break licence and return to prison or have a miraculous redemption.
If it is going to be slow (whether decline or redemption), then find a way to park it for a while. EG. Move elsewhere for work.
#TheArchers
If it is going to be slow (whether decline or redemption), then find a way to park it for a while. EG. Move elsewhere for work.
#TheArchers
November 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Personally getting tired of the George SL. Wish they would get on and either have him break licence and return to prison or have a miraculous redemption.
If it is going to be slow (whether decline or redemption), then find a way to park it for a while. EG. Move elsewhere for work.
#TheArchers
If it is going to be slow (whether decline or redemption), then find a way to park it for a while. EG. Move elsewhere for work.
#TheArchers
November 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
November 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Halftime and Blues deservedly lead 2-0.
2nd goal just before halftime with good play. Stansfield's tenacity wins ball. Lays it off to Dusksch and then makes a good run into box to take return pass. Passes ball across the box for Gray to slickly score.
More of the same please.
#BCFC #KRO #BIRMIL
2nd goal just before halftime with good play. Stansfield's tenacity wins ball. Lays it off to Dusksch and then makes a good run into box to take return pass. Passes ball across the box for Gray to slickly score.
More of the same please.
#BCFC #KRO #BIRMIL
November 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
HMRC potentially breaking privacy rules.
Putting aside which tax and benefit rules I do or don't agree with, I have generally found HMRC to be incompetent and not fit for purpose.
(I suspect understaffed and poor IT systems.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Putting aside which tax and benefit rules I do or don't agree with, I have generally found HMRC to be incompetent and not fit for purpose.
(I suspect understaffed and poor IT systems.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
HMRC likely to have breached privacy laws in stopping child benefit – experts
Watchdog contacts tax authority after families’ payments stopped based on flawed travel data
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
HMRC potentially breaking privacy rules.
Putting aside which tax and benefit rules I do or don't agree with, I have generally found HMRC to be incompetent and not fit for purpose.
(I suspect understaffed and poor IT systems.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Putting aside which tax and benefit rules I do or don't agree with, I have generally found HMRC to be incompetent and not fit for purpose.
(I suspect understaffed and poor IT systems.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
A portrait in pastel (by artist Samantha Greenhill) of one of our dogs.
I know I'm biased, but beautiful.
#DogPortrait
I know I'm biased, but beautiful.
#DogPortrait
October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A portrait in pastel (by artist Samantha Greenhill) of one of our dogs.
I know I'm biased, but beautiful.
#DogPortrait
I know I'm biased, but beautiful.
#DogPortrait
F*****g incompetence that will be seized upon and exploited by the far right.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Sex offender who sparked UK asylum hotel protests released by mistake
David Lammy said to be furious after Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, who was meant to go to an immigration detention centre to be deported, was accidentally freed
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
F*****g incompetence that will be seized upon and exploited by the far right.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Curious: In GB for voters who broadly think of themselves as Labour, Lib Dem or Green supporters would you be willing to vote Tory to stop Reform winning in your constituency? Would it depend upon the specific candidate?
October 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Curious: In GB for voters who broadly think of themselves as Labour, Lib Dem or Green supporters would you be willing to vote Tory to stop Reform winning in your constituency? Would it depend upon the specific candidate?
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Here's a version of the English nursery rhyme, "The Grand Old Duke of York" 🎶 about the man who says he isn't going to call himself it anymore ... though whether he should be taken at his word ... 🤔
youtu.be/hoETmTJM014
youtu.be/hoETmTJM014
"Grand Old Duke of York" - parody of English nursery rhyme by the Marsh Family on Prince Andrew
YouTube video by Marsh Family
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Here's a version of the English nursery rhyme, "The Grand Old Duke of York" 🎶 about the man who says he isn't going to call himself it anymore ... though whether he should be taken at his word ... 🤔
youtu.be/hoETmTJM014
youtu.be/hoETmTJM014
Amber is starting to understand what George is like. She appreciates his family more than he does. Meanwhile George thinks that she should be willing to give up everything to follow him on a whim.
She also recognises economic reality better than George.
#TheArchers
She also recognises economic reality better than George.
#TheArchers
October 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Amber is starting to understand what George is like. She appreciates his family more than he does. Meanwhile George thinks that she should be willing to give up everything to follow him on a whim.
She also recognises economic reality better than George.
#TheArchers
She also recognises economic reality better than George.
#TheArchers
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Birmingham, my home city, is a fantastic city, with fantastic people- a success story. It has its problems, like anywhere. But the obsession the online right has with it is as transparent as it gets.
October 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Birmingham, my home city, is a fantastic city, with fantastic people- a success story. It has its problems, like anywhere. But the obsession the online right has with it is as transparent as it gets.
Just found out that (in the UK at least) today is ‘Do Something Nice Day’
A good excuse for a random act of kindness?
lifeboostcoffee.com/blogs/lifebo...
A good excuse for a random act of kindness?
lifeboostcoffee.com/blogs/lifebo...
25 Ways To Show Kindness To Others On National Do Something Nice Day
Key Takeaways National Do Something Nice Day is observed each year on October 5th. While similar to National Random Acts of Kindness Day, which is cele...
lifeboostcoffee.com
October 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Just found out that (in the UK at least) today is ‘Do Something Nice Day’
A good excuse for a random act of kindness?
lifeboostcoffee.com/blogs/lifebo...
A good excuse for a random act of kindness?
lifeboostcoffee.com/blogs/lifebo...
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🇨🇦Happy Friday Canada🇨🇦
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October 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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I'm using my aged-person concessionary bus pass for the first time right now
It feels like an oddly significant life milestone!
#OldAge #BusTravel
It feels like an oddly significant life milestone!
#OldAge #BusTravel
September 19, 2025 at 9:38 AM
I'm using my aged-person concessionary bus pass for the first time right now
It feels like an oddly significant life milestone!
#OldAge #BusTravel
It feels like an oddly significant life milestone!
#OldAge #BusTravel
These are the British qualities and values that I want to celebrate, not hate, division, and racism.
September 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
These are the British qualities and values that I want to celebrate, not hate, division, and racism.
I feel dismayed by various conversations I overhear (in UK) about asylum seekers and immigrants in general.
It feels like the extreme-right rhetoric and misinformation is gaining more and more ground.
Really need leadership from elsewhere that engages with voters.
It feels like the extreme-right rhetoric and misinformation is gaining more and more ground.
Really need leadership from elsewhere that engages with voters.
September 14, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I feel dismayed by various conversations I overhear (in UK) about asylum seekers and immigrants in general.
It feels like the extreme-right rhetoric and misinformation is gaining more and more ground.
Really need leadership from elsewhere that engages with voters.
It feels like the extreme-right rhetoric and misinformation is gaining more and more ground.
Really need leadership from elsewhere that engages with voters.