David Sword
@david-sword.bsky.social
Retired after a long career in education. Looking for a better future for my grandchildren. No DMs please.
Wonderful to see ...
Who is the brillant teacher who found a way to get kids to listen to Beethoven’s 5th—and like it! #AMomentofJoy
December 2, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Wonderful to see ...
Chris Mason on BBC news desperately trying to justify his personal view that he was misled on our behalf during the budget process. The man is full of his own importance while being no more than a political gossip machine.
December 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Chris Mason on BBC news desperately trying to justify his personal view that he was misled on our behalf during the budget process. The man is full of his own importance while being no more than a political gossip machine.
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I don’t recall as much fuss when the Tories were caught actually lying about their final Budget and keeping the truth from the OBR. What became of this investigation? www.theguardian.com/business/202....
Treasury may have broken law by failing to reveal £9.5bn spend in Tory budget, MPs told
Head of OBR says spending commitment would have ‘materially changed’ its forecast on Jeremy Hunt’s pre-election budget
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I don’t recall as much fuss when the Tories were caught actually lying about their final Budget and keeping the truth from the OBR. What became of this investigation? www.theguardian.com/business/202....
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All of us: Why, in our judgement, Chris Mason is misleading on most political points, all the time.
Because he’s incapable of political commentary that isn’t marinated in his own rightwing bias. Allegations for Labour. Free passes for Tories/Reform. Every Single Time.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Because he’s incapable of political commentary that isn’t marinated in his own rightwing bias. Allegations for Labour. Free passes for Tories/Reform. Every Single Time.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point
The Chancellor chose not to share some information on tax receipts in an unusual press conference, given before the Budget.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
All of us: Why, in our judgement, Chris Mason is misleading on most political points, all the time.
Because he’s incapable of political commentary that isn’t marinated in his own rightwing bias. Allegations for Labour. Free passes for Tories/Reform. Every Single Time.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Because he’s incapable of political commentary that isn’t marinated in his own rightwing bias. Allegations for Labour. Free passes for Tories/Reform. Every Single Time.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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If you look at the ridiculous case studies they dredged up & the desperate attempts to hang Reeves for ‘lying’ about the rationale behind a policy she *did not introduce*, you might work out why right-wing media is straining *not* to talk about the finer detail of her (unremarkable) budget.
November 30, 2025 at 9:52 AM
If you look at the ridiculous case studies they dredged up & the desperate attempts to hang Reeves for ‘lying’ about the rationale behind a policy she *did not introduce*, you might work out why right-wing media is straining *not* to talk about the finer detail of her (unremarkable) budget.
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So the pound is up, the markets like the budget even the banks and fund managers. If this had been a conservative budget this would be the front page of all the media. However it’s buried on the inside pages if mentioned at all.
November 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
So the pound is up, the markets like the budget even the banks and fund managers. If this had been a conservative budget this would be the front page of all the media. However it’s buried on the inside pages if mentioned at all.
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What do these corporations have in common?
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
November 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
What do these corporations have in common?
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
Netflix
Ford
Tesla
T-Mobile
Duke Energy
DISH Network
Metlife
Dominion Energy
United States Steel
In recent years, they all paid their execs more than they paid in taxes.
This is what a corporate-rigged system looks like.
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New Tory and Reform slogan...
November 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
New Tory and Reform slogan...
So organisations publishers and broadcasters are supposed to know exactly what authors are going to choose to spend their earnings on - or else be open to the accusation of being terrorists. It is indeed "madness", and dangerous madness at that.
This is madness.
All books by Normal People and Conversations with Friends author Sally Rooney set to be withdrawn from sale.
The 34-year-old Irish author says: “The disappearance of my work from bookshops would mark a truly extreme incursion by the state into the realm of artistic expression.”
All books by Normal People and Conversations with Friends author Sally Rooney set to be withdrawn from sale.
The 34-year-old Irish author says: “The disappearance of my work from bookshops would mark a truly extreme incursion by the state into the realm of artistic expression.”
Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told
Rooney has said she intended to use royalties from her work "to go on supporting Palestine Action."
www.bbc.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:11 AM
So organisations publishers and broadcasters are supposed to know exactly what authors are going to choose to spend their earnings on - or else be open to the accusation of being terrorists. It is indeed "madness", and dangerous madness at that.
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Yes, Farage is a Nazi. It's not even in question. Next.
November 27, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Yes, Farage is a Nazi. It's not even in question. Next.
Another one bites the dust. Vote Reform, get resignations.
Reform UK Doncaster: Senior councillor resigns from top group over leader's 'agreement' with Labour
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/politic...
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/politic...
Senior Reform councillor steps down from leadership after fallout with party leader
A senior Reform UK councillor on the City of Doncaster Council has resigned from the party’s local leadership group, citing disagreements over the direction taken by the leader.
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Another one bites the dust. Vote Reform, get resignations.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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The BBC talks to 450 million people a week in 40 languages, writes Stephen McNair. Undermining it would silence one of Britain’s last great global voices. In a fragmenting world, the BBC is still a trusted news source. That’s why some want to weaken it.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/lifestyle/cu...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/lifestyle/cu...
Defending our national treasure: the voice of the nation
Politicians see the BBC through the lens of TV news, but those who want to undermine it threaten a central plank of our national culture
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The BBC talks to 450 million people a week in 40 languages, writes Stephen McNair. Undermining it would silence one of Britain’s last great global voices. In a fragmenting world, the BBC is still a trusted news source. That’s why some want to weaken it.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/lifestyle/cu...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/lifestyle/cu...
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On budget day, here's a timely reminder of the vital public services we've lost over the past 15 years through government cuts.
November 26, 2025 at 9:16 AM
On budget day, here's a timely reminder of the vital public services we've lost over the past 15 years through government cuts.
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Michelle Mone can be expelled from the House of Lords by a simple majority vote in the Commons, and then in the House of Lords.
Like if she needs to go.
RT if she has to go.
Like if she needs to go.
RT if she has to go.
November 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Michelle Mone can be expelled from the House of Lords by a simple majority vote in the Commons, and then in the House of Lords.
Like if she needs to go.
RT if she has to go.
Like if she needs to go.
RT if she has to go.
At last. A bit of good news.
PUNCHBOWL: “.. GOP members messaged us over the weekend saying that they, too, are considering retiring in the middle of the term. Here’s one particularly exercised senior House Republican:
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
At last. A bit of good news.
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I’m worried about Richard, the supposed Reform candidate in some council by election or other in Lincolnshire.
Look at the faraway look in his eyes.
The sadness.
The furrowed brow.
The dull listlessness…😔
Is he being held hostage against his will by Andrea Jenkyns?
😱
Look at the faraway look in his eyes.
The sadness.
The furrowed brow.
The dull listlessness…😔
Is he being held hostage against his will by Andrea Jenkyns?
😱
November 24, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I’m worried about Richard, the supposed Reform candidate in some council by election or other in Lincolnshire.
Look at the faraway look in his eyes.
The sadness.
The furrowed brow.
The dull listlessness…😔
Is he being held hostage against his will by Andrea Jenkyns?
😱
Look at the faraway look in his eyes.
The sadness.
The furrowed brow.
The dull listlessness…😔
Is he being held hostage against his will by Andrea Jenkyns?
😱
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Death of decency and democracy, hiding in plain sight 👏
November 24, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Death of decency and democracy, hiding in plain sight 👏
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Thank You, BlueWaveResister
November 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Thank You, BlueWaveResister
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The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which.’
George Orwell, Animal Farm
George Orwell, Animal Farm
November 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which.’
George Orwell, Animal Farm
George Orwell, Animal Farm
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Cartoon by @jesseduquette.bsky.social.
November 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Cartoon by @jesseduquette.bsky.social.
How could any American feel anything other than deep shame at the behaviour of this so-called "President"?
Montage of 19 clips of Trump insulting, berating, demeaning and attacking female reporters over the past few months. Part 1.
November 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
How could any American feel anything other than deep shame at the behaviour of this so-called "President"?