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Philip Bain

@philipbain.bsky.social

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Woke and in favour of a functioning NHS and criminal justice system, benefits for the less fortunate, decency and honesty. So delighted to have got rid of the Tories #FBPE

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Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · Nov 16

For anyone who wonders about my lovely banner photo, I took it at the Picasso museum in France - it's in a chapel and is entitled "War and Peace"

www.vallaurisgolfejuan-tourisme.fr/things-to-do...

The Picasso National Museum - Vallauris Golfe-Juan Côte d'Azur

www.vallaurisgolfejuan-tourisme.fr

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Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 10h

Indeed. Mrs B went to a former teacher's memorial at Tavistock, staying with friends near Kingsbury

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Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 10h

Enjoy

Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 10h

I'm closer to your street than I usually am

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Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 3d

History suggests that they may be briefly embarrassed, and may slink into private life, but they'll never face any true consequences.
It would be wonderful if this was different once to deter future compliants, but I won't hold my breath.

Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 3d

You seem to do it well.

Good morning to you too.

Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 4d

I want to say something supportive, but can't find the words.
Cancer is a bastard. Luck largely determines outcomes, but one's approach to it determines its effects on you and others around you.
Happy birthday yesterday, and keep up the great vibes.
Hugs.

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Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 4d

My fingers do not register on many touchscreen devices.
Car parks are a particular nightmare.

Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 4d

What's really irritating is when a site you use that has no financial or seriously personal info requires you to reset every few months.

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Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 4d

Hard agree

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 4d

How the Far Right Project 2025 is going to be brought to the UK through the Reform Trojan horse.

Project 2025: The UK Edition (Part 2)

A Cambridge academic, a YouTube influencer, and Reform UK’s old HQ - the ingredients for our own Project 2025 are already mixed.

open.substack.com

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Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 4d

Love a good roast!

Rhianna Pratchett @rhi.bsky.social · 4d

Dad’s books are full of empathy, common sense, and a healthy suspicion of the powerful. But at its heart his work is also about how systems keep people poor while pretending it’s their own fault. So I hope Kemi’s taking notes as well as reading the jokes.

Paul Haine @paulhaine.bsky.social · 4d

Kemi Badenoch claiming Terry Pratchett as her favourite author is wild

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Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 4d

Can you point me to where you discovered this, because I would love to hit a few people over the head with this if it's a fact.

Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 4d

Well at least you could wrap it round a comb to produce a musical instrument!

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 6d

If you want to understand the mentality of Reform voters, the new More in Common poll on potential Tory leaders is a guide. Jenrick would actually increase Reform’s lead over the Tories, but Boris Johnson would bring them equal.

They’re actually looking for the best comedy vaudeville entertainer.

Current voting intention, compared to hypothetical polling with Boris Johnson and Robert Jenrick as leaders of the Conservative Party
Current voting intention
With Robert Jenrick leading the Conservative Party
30%
31%
14%
20%
20%
20% 20%
13%
8%
8%
3%
4%
3%
5%
Scottish National
Party (SNP)
Other/Independent
The Green Party
Liberal Democrat
Conservative
Labour
Reform UK
Scottish National
Party (SNP)
Other/Independent
The Green Party
Liberal Democrat
Labour
Conservatives, led by
Robert Jenrick
Reform UK
With Boris Johnson leading the Conservative Party
26%
26%
21%
13%
2%
7%
4%
Scottish National
Party (SNP)
Other/Independent
The Green Party
Liberal Democrat
Labour
Reform UK
Conservatives, led by
Boris Johnson
More in Common
September 2025

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Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 6d

And me.

Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 7d

Afternoon petal

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Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 7d

Behind the camera.

Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 9d

👏

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ACLU @aclu.org · 9d

BREAKING: Our client Mario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist detained by ICE in retaliation for livestreaming law enforcement activity, will be deported tomorrow to El Salvador.

Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.

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Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 9d

I'm just cynical that PPE medpro will be a showcase win, allowing far more shocking examples of pandemic exploitation to be quietly forgotten.
Individuals should not be able to hide behind companies

Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 9d

It would be very difficult to show he benefitted personally.
At least financially
Slime

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Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 9d

Exactly who I was thinking about when I wrote that!

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Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 9d

A convenient scapegoat - nothing else to see here?

Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 9d

Out on a limb here - but I've always got into trouble at work by standing up for others.
Mone is a convenient fall gal for the establishment
When they start going after individuals behind the frauds - rather than anon companies - we may see progress.
Qui bono

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Philip Bain @philipbain.bsky.social · 9d

I cannot express how sorry I am.
Bereavement tends to come with guilt - for those things left unsaid etc.
Be kind to yourself, it's very important in these circumstances, and recognise you are a lovely person.
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