Luke
@helloitsluke.bsky.social
Was ljsd, lukenothugh, at various times. Trying to be better.
I'm honestly not sure it's entirely accurate to say that Robert Jenrick "defected". He didn't leave the Conservative Party, he was kicked out! In that situation, it's perfectly reasonable to join a new party rather than sit as an independent.
January 19, 2026 at 10:04 AM
I'm honestly not sure it's entirely accurate to say that Robert Jenrick "defected". He didn't leave the Conservative Party, he was kicked out! In that situation, it's perfectly reasonable to join a new party rather than sit as an independent.
I'm generally very careful when crossing roads. But when I visited Romford, I was extra cautious. Because there was no way I was dying in Romford.
January 18, 2026 at 8:31 PM
I'm generally very careful when crossing roads. But when I visited Romford, I was extra cautious. Because there was no way I was dying in Romford.
"Just treat it like a graduate tax!"
Hang on, aren't we supposed to tax things to disincentivise them
Hang on, aren't we supposed to tax things to disincentivise them
January 18, 2026 at 6:10 PM
"Just treat it like a graduate tax!"
Hang on, aren't we supposed to tax things to disincentivise them
Hang on, aren't we supposed to tax things to disincentivise them
"President Trump and JD Vance" is unintentionally (and hilariously) insulting to Vance.
A lot of people are going to have to get used to the reality that America is no longer our closest ally.
Kamikaze stuff from Badenoch.
January 18, 2026 at 4:24 PM
"President Trump and JD Vance" is unintentionally (and hilariously) insulting to Vance.
The well-known Labour figure joining Reform is Chuka Umunna
January 18, 2026 at 10:07 AM
The well-known Labour figure joining Reform is Chuka Umunna
Decided to trust Google Maps for a shortcut to work. Followed it despite suspecting it was leading me in the wrong direction. Now going to have to hope this DLR arrives on time and run the rest of the way.
January 18, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Decided to trust Google Maps for a shortcut to work. Followed it despite suspecting it was leading me in the wrong direction. Now going to have to hope this DLR arrives on time and run the rest of the way.
Imagine if the 2nd Indiana Jones movie had been called "Temple of Doom: a Lost Ark Adventure"
January 17, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Imagine if the 2nd Indiana Jones movie had been called "Temple of Doom: a Lost Ark Adventure"
I have achieved nothing today
January 17, 2026 at 7:33 PM
I have achieved nothing today
An under-appreciated indication that RTD2 was not the success it was supposed to be is the distinct lack of Doctor Who exhibitions
January 17, 2026 at 3:37 PM
An under-appreciated indication that RTD2 was not the success it was supposed to be is the distinct lack of Doctor Who exhibitions
Missed this news at the very end of last year – King's really will do anything but accept female singers into their choir, huh?
King’s College, Cambridge to launch all-female choir for first time in its history
Over five centuries since its founding, King’s College, Cambridge is introducing its first all-female choral ensemble.
www.classicfm.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Missed this news at the very end of last year – King's really will do anything but accept female singers into their choir, huh?
Absolutely bricking it over the interview next week in case they ask about 'salary expectations' (they've not given any indication of what to expect, annoyingly, and while I've been advised on a figure by a recruiter it still terrifies me)
January 17, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Absolutely bricking it over the interview next week in case they ask about 'salary expectations' (they've not given any indication of what to expect, annoyingly, and while I've been advised on a figure by a recruiter it still terrifies me)
Not to defend Robert Jenrick (no, really, please believe me) – but I don't think he should have to call a by-election.
He didn't choose to leave the Conservative Party. The party leader kicked him out.
He can quite reasonably (albeit dishonestly) argue that he didn't want any of this.
He didn't choose to leave the Conservative Party. The party leader kicked him out.
He can quite reasonably (albeit dishonestly) argue that he didn't want any of this.
January 17, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Not to defend Robert Jenrick (no, really, please believe me) – but I don't think he should have to call a by-election.
He didn't choose to leave the Conservative Party. The party leader kicked him out.
He can quite reasonably (albeit dishonestly) argue that he didn't want any of this.
He didn't choose to leave the Conservative Party. The party leader kicked him out.
He can quite reasonably (albeit dishonestly) argue that he didn't want any of this.
Made the mistake of looking at GlassDoor for the place I'm interviewing for. Organisation as a whole is very good, but when specifying this particular office it's terrible, 1-star.
There's only a tiny handful of reviews (<20) and they're not in the same department, so I think it's fine. But still.
There's only a tiny handful of reviews (<20) and they're not in the same department, so I think it's fine. But still.
January 17, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Made the mistake of looking at GlassDoor for the place I'm interviewing for. Organisation as a whole is very good, but when specifying this particular office it's terrible, 1-star.
There's only a tiny handful of reviews (<20) and they're not in the same department, so I think it's fine. But still.
There's only a tiny handful of reviews (<20) and they're not in the same department, so I think it's fine. But still.
Today was 7/10, by which I mean it was a really nice day with some lovely conversations, but all the while I felt like I may die at any moment
January 16, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Today was 7/10, by which I mean it was a really nice day with some lovely conversations, but all the while I felt like I may die at any moment
Decided to walk home from work to save money on transport. Then realised I wouldn't usually have worked on a Friday, so I haven't actually saved anything. Then realised I get paid for work so I've made more money anyway. Perhaps my most Homer Simpson Brain moment ever.
January 16, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Decided to walk home from work to save money on transport. Then realised I wouldn't usually have worked on a Friday, so I haven't actually saved anything. Then realised I get paid for work so I've made more money anyway. Perhaps my most Homer Simpson Brain moment ever.
At best, this is Twitter c.2021.
it's kind of funny that you can slowly see this site a/b test its way into being a more usable version of pre-musk twitter
January 16, 2026 at 10:16 AM
At best, this is Twitter c.2021.
Damn, left it too late to go to the gym today and tomorrow. Going to risk tomorrow morning.
January 15, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Damn, left it too late to go to the gym today and tomorrow. Going to risk tomorrow morning.
The New Statesman podcast really has been given a new lease of life in recent months. What a genius coup to get Oli Dugmore.
January 15, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The New Statesman podcast really has been given a new lease of life in recent months. What a genius coup to get Oli Dugmore.
Hahahahaha
NEW: Kemi Badenoch confirms that Nick Timothy -Theresa May's former chief of staff at No 10 - will be the new shadow justice secretary.
January 15, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Hahahahaha
When was the last time a minister or shadow minister was sacked so unapologetically?
January 15, 2026 at 11:20 AM
When was the last time a minister or shadow minister was sacked so unapologetically?
The strategy seems to have been "if we tell people what we'll do, they might not vote for us" – and it (kind of) worked, but it means they won't vote for you next time
This is why Labour has in general been a disappointment imo. The work on governing wasn't done beforehand. Worse, they've continued in election mode for 18 months.
I don't know how that is tackled.
I don't know how that is tackled.
As far as I can tell, no real work was done on this in opposition. The manifesto was commensurately vague. I suspect this has been a big factor in another 18 months of drift. Along with the messy map of arguing mayors, most of them deeply suspicious Mcr would get preferential treatment
January 15, 2026 at 9:56 AM
The strategy seems to have been "if we tell people what we'll do, they might not vote for us" – and it (kind of) worked, but it means they won't vote for you next time
Finally read my dissertation feedback, after being too gutted about missing a distinction by 1 mark.
Reassured, at least, that the strongest part seems to be my chapter on information law, given that that's what I want to work in. Makes sense that I did worse when it comes to digital archives.
Reassured, at least, that the strongest part seems to be my chapter on information law, given that that's what I want to work in. Makes sense that I did worse when it comes to digital archives.
January 15, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Finally read my dissertation feedback, after being too gutted about missing a distinction by 1 mark.
Reassured, at least, that the strongest part seems to be my chapter on information law, given that that's what I want to work in. Makes sense that I did worse when it comes to digital archives.
Reassured, at least, that the strongest part seems to be my chapter on information law, given that that's what I want to work in. Makes sense that I did worse when it comes to digital archives.
I may not be entirely ok right now
But hey, whatever motivates me I guess
But hey, whatever motivates me I guess
January 15, 2026 at 12:19 AM
I may not be entirely ok right now
But hey, whatever motivates me I guess
But hey, whatever motivates me I guess
Was going to go to the gym. Didn't.
January 14, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Was going to go to the gym. Didn't.
I really like 'The Anxious Generation' – I think it's a really terrific book that makes some really important points.
But the most important point it makes, in my view, is that legislation is not a top priority.
But the most important point it makes, in my view, is that legislation is not a top priority.
EXCL: Wes Streeting has asked Jonathan Haidt, a bestselling author and high-profile advocate of banning social media for under-16s, to speak to officials in his push for UK to consider following Australia’s landmark ban - @kiranstacey.bsky.social reports
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
Wes Streeting asks US expert Jonathan Haidt to address officials on social media ban for under-16s
Exclusive: Health secretary issues invitation in push for UK to consider copying landmark restrictions in Australia
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:40 PM
I really like 'The Anxious Generation' – I think it's a really terrific book that makes some really important points.
But the most important point it makes, in my view, is that legislation is not a top priority.
But the most important point it makes, in my view, is that legislation is not a top priority.