Bryan D
@bigbry25.bsky.social
Fulham FC supporter, politics and indie music
I have a Twitter account and, until about two years ago, it was probably my primary news source. But Elon has ruined the app so its completely unusable now
January 12, 2026 at 6:18 PM
I have a Twitter account and, until about two years ago, it was probably my primary news source. But Elon has ruined the app so its completely unusable now
Southeastern was an underwhelming operator when privatised and are yet to convince me now they are nationalised
January 9, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Southeastern was an underwhelming operator when privatised and are yet to convince me now they are nationalised
TfL would need a huge amount to get the Dartford lines up to scratch - new trains, more barrier lines and enforcement - and would have to negotiate sharing access to Slade Green and Grove Park depots. I suspect that its on the too difficult pile, sadly
January 9, 2026 at 8:14 PM
TfL would need a huge amount to get the Dartford lines up to scratch - new trains, more barrier lines and enforcement - and would have to negotiate sharing access to Slade Green and Grove Park depots. I suspect that its on the too difficult pile, sadly
A very basic station with few facilities. Hopefully this rebuild will see an improvement. I suspect many locals will continue to rely on buses though until Surrey Canal Road station is opened
December 29, 2025 at 7:41 AM
A very basic station with few facilities. Hopefully this rebuild will see an improvement. I suspect many locals will continue to rely on buses though until Surrey Canal Road station is opened
The last 30 years the divide between the rich and poor has widened. Governments of all colours have failed to resolve this. The Iraq War was just another example of Britain being unable or unwilling to have a different foreign policy to the US.
December 19, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The last 30 years the divide between the rich and poor has widened. Governments of all colours have failed to resolve this. The Iraq War was just another example of Britain being unable or unwilling to have a different foreign policy to the US.
Lewisham has lost 3m National Rail journeys per year since COVID. So not all the traffic is back by a long way
December 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Lewisham has lost 3m National Rail journeys per year since COVID. So not all the traffic is back by a long way
The passenger numbers at Kidbrooke are higher than pre-Covid. So its probably the right time to enhance capacity there
December 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The passenger numbers at Kidbrooke are higher than pre-Covid. So its probably the right time to enhance capacity there
We should never forget that GB News and the like are 10 times worse
November 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
We should never forget that GB News and the like are 10 times worse
Fortunately, I don't know any genocidal transphobes, but when you find some let me know
June 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Fortunately, I don't know any genocidal transphobes, but when you find some let me know
Yeah, we should definitely try appeasement again, it worked so well last time
June 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Yeah, we should definitely try appeasement again, it worked so well last time
So you're happy with Russia invading European countries and think we should let them carry on?
June 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
So you're happy with Russia invading European countries and think we should let them carry on?
The beauty of ideological purity is that you'll never be proved wrong because you will never be anywhere near power. Continue carping from the sidelines, Gareth
June 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The beauty of ideological purity is that you'll never be proved wrong because you will never be anywhere near power. Continue carping from the sidelines, Gareth
You're not 18, Gareth. So why are you pretending that political parties will not make any compromises?
June 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM
You're not 18, Gareth. So why are you pretending that political parties will not make any compromises?
You just have to get Scots to agree with you to become poorer, and you can go
June 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
You just have to get Scots to agree with you to become poorer, and you can go
It's London and the South East that is paying your bills
June 5, 2025 at 7:59 AM
It's London and the South East that is paying your bills
How often should Scotland have a vote on its future? Every couple of years until you get the right answer?
June 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
How often should Scotland have a vote on its future? Every couple of years until you get the right answer?
They really don't. You really have become a bitter man, Gareth
June 5, 2025 at 12:18 AM
They really don't. You really have become a bitter man, Gareth
"Promised by Sunak". I'm embarrassed that you think this means anything
June 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
"Promised by Sunak". I'm embarrassed that you think this means anything
Who do you want to pay for the public services in Scotland?
June 4, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Who do you want to pay for the public services in Scotland?
There are a couple of school buses if you include them - the 626 and 699 go to Potters Bar
April 25, 2025 at 8:52 AM
There are a couple of school buses if you include them - the 626 and 699 go to Potters Bar