Paul Johnson
pauldmj.bsky.social
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
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Wishing Lyndon Dykes all the best in his quest tonight to achieve World Cup qualification with Scotland.
#BCFC #KRO #SCODEN
November 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Reposted by Paul Johnson
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:
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
Vote for your ‘Best Ever’ Blues 11…
#BCFC #KRO

bcfc.com/pages/en/med...
bcfc.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:20 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...
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
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
November 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
4-0 wins in consecutive games.
Clearly need to sack the manager. 🙄
⚽⚽⚽⚽
#BCFC #KRO
November 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
3-0 Stunning strike from Cochrane.
Doyle looking really good in midfield btw.
#BCFC #KRO
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
November 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I joined a library today and took a book out on loan.
First time for about 50 years!
#Libraries
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...
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
A portrait in pastel (by artist Samantha Greenhill) of one of our dogs.
I know I'm biased, but beautiful.
#DogPortrait
October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
F*****g incompetence that will be seized upon and exploited by the far right.
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
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
Reposted by Paul Johnson
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
"Grand Old Duke of York" - parody of English nursery rhyme by the Marsh Family on Prince Andrew
YouTube video by Marsh Family
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October 21, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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
October 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Jack Robinson just earned himself a pointless red card. Too many sendings off from him.
Makes this game so much harder now for Blues to get back into it.
#BCFC #KRO
October 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Reposted by Paul Johnson
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
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...
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...
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October 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Reposted by Paul Johnson
Sharing again. Please help me out here…

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POLL: Is Reform's migrant visa plan racist?
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October 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Reposted by Paul Johnson
October 2, 2025 at 9:37 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
September 19, 2025 at 9:38 AM
These are the British qualities and values that I want to celebrate, not hate, division, and racism.
September 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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.
September 14, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Sadly, I think that Stoke merit their early lead. Causing problems for Blues on both flanks and their No 9 looks sharp.
Not seen Cochrane beaten so often before.
Still plenty of time to pull it back tho.
#KRO #BCFC #STOBIR
September 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM