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Luke Payne
@drpayne.bsky.social
PhD in fault prediction for offshore wind energy
Lots of simulation, coding, economic modelling, data analysis, and energy policy.
Helping transform the energy sector
Wind, solar, hydrogen, batteries, electrification
Also here to follow politics in general
Someone's not been to Lev for a while
January 28, 2026 at 9:12 PM
January 26, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Reposted by Luke Payne
Tomorrow I will return with full focus to my role as Mayor of Greater Manchester, defending everything we have built in our city-region over many years.

I decided to put myself forward to prevent the divisive politics of Reform damaging that. We are stronger together and let’s stay that way. 💪🏻

2/2
January 25, 2026 at 5:53 PM
This is to say nothing of the fact that in 2015 Burnham lost the leadership race to Corbyn after being the frontrunner! The fact he didn't quit politics and continued to make a huge difference speaks greatly to his character!
January 25, 2026 at 8:06 AM
This is appalling from an MP! What I can't stand is how they make being mayor of Greater Manchester seem like a trivial role. Like it's easy & unconnected to British politics. Burnham made it the success it is, it was not easy!

Many will hope that it's attitudes like this that Burnham will change.
January 25, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Not all heroes wear capes
December 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I'm here for niche jokes like this
November 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Yay
October 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Ahh this gives me glorious pre-Musk Twitter vibes. I love Bluesky
October 12, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Feel like this needed a "don't @me" at the end 🤣
October 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Keep me posted on the latest developments
October 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM
You forgot to add "CAN'T WIN HERE" to the blue bar 🤣
October 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Schrödinger's man on the Clapham Multiverse Bus
October 7, 2025 at 11:44 AM
I am aware Wikipedia is a website. Don't @ me
September 21, 2025 at 10:08 PM