Ian Ditchfield
@ianditchfield.bsky.social
Orienteer, football fan, concerned about the environment & global warming. Opinions of no value to anyone else.
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So, to clarify, spray-painting a plane is terrorism, holding a sign to support the organisation those that spray-painted the plane were members of is terrorism, but taking a foreign head of state hostage needs to wait for a press conference from the hostage taker for nuance?
Keir Starmer says he wants to establish facts by *watching Donald Trumps press conference.*
People said giving him a second state visit was a genius move of strategy - really seems to have paid off.
Special relationship - alive and kicking.
People said giving him a second state visit was a genius move of strategy - really seems to have paid off.
Special relationship - alive and kicking.
January 3, 2026 at 12:59 PM
So, to clarify, spray-painting a plane is terrorism, holding a sign to support the organisation those that spray-painted the plane were members of is terrorism, but taking a foreign head of state hostage needs to wait for a press conference from the hostage taker for nuance?
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During Fiona Hill's testimony to Congress on Oct 14, 2019, she described how Trump and Putin discussed exchanging Ukraine for Venezuela. The quid pro quo was if Trump refuses to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, Putin would not help Venezuela (a Russian ally) resist a US takeover.
January 4, 2026 at 2:36 AM
During Fiona Hill's testimony to Congress on Oct 14, 2019, she described how Trump and Putin discussed exchanging Ukraine for Venezuela. The quid pro quo was if Trump refuses to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, Putin would not help Venezuela (a Russian ally) resist a US takeover.
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🔎 From February 2025
Trump Isn't Joking About Lebensraum
Trump's plans for Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and Mexico aren't just idle talk. A senior US insider tells us what to expect
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/trump-isnt...
Trump Isn't Joking About Lebensraum
Trump's plans for Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and Mexico aren't just idle talk. A senior US insider tells us what to expect
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/trump-isnt...
Trump Isn't Joking About Lebensraum
Trump's plans for Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and Mexico aren't just idle talk. A senior US insider tells us what to expect
www.bylinesupplement.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:44 AM
🔎 From February 2025
Trump Isn't Joking About Lebensraum
Trump's plans for Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and Mexico aren't just idle talk. A senior US insider tells us what to expect
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/trump-isnt...
Trump Isn't Joking About Lebensraum
Trump's plans for Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and Mexico aren't just idle talk. A senior US insider tells us what to expect
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/trump-isnt...
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Does this mean that if another country or leader doesn’t agree with Trump’s authoritarian measures or approach to governing, they can take action, bomb Washington, apprehend Trump and his wife, taking them into custody and remove them to another country?
The precedent has been set.
The precedent has been set.
January 3, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Does this mean that if another country or leader doesn’t agree with Trump’s authoritarian measures or approach to governing, they can take action, bomb Washington, apprehend Trump and his wife, taking them into custody and remove them to another country?
The precedent has been set.
The precedent has been set.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
So now the Met think it’s a terrorist offence to express support for hunger strikers. Note that Thunberg avoided expressing any support for their organisation.
So now the Met think it’s a terrorist offence to express support for hunger strikers. Note that Thunberg avoided expressing any support for their organisation.
Greta Thunberg arrested in London over ‘Palestine Action prisoners’ placard
Two other people held on suspicion of criminal damage after protest at insurance company’s offices
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
So now the Met think it’s a terrorist offence to express support for hunger strikers. Note that Thunberg avoided expressing any support for their organisation.
So now the Met think it’s a terrorist offence to express support for hunger strikers. Note that Thunberg avoided expressing any support for their organisation.
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“We have sacrificed our national success because of our fear of immigration. And now, if Farage has his way, we'll do it all over again”
Superb, important analysis of the profound harm Farage does to our country in his rabidly racist and egotistical bid for power
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/407...
Superb, important analysis of the profound harm Farage does to our country in his rabidly racist and egotistical bid for power
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/407...
December 22, 2025 at 7:18 AM
“We have sacrificed our national success because of our fear of immigration. And now, if Farage has his way, we'll do it all over again”
Superb, important analysis of the profound harm Farage does to our country in his rabidly racist and egotistical bid for power
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/407...
Superb, important analysis of the profound harm Farage does to our country in his rabidly racist and egotistical bid for power
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/407...
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Commentatorballs: collecting the very best of the wisdom of pundits. These are all real quotes from real commentators.
Watch ‘An Evening with Private Eye 2025’ in full, on Private Eye’s YouTube channel now.
Watch ‘An Evening with Private Eye 2025’ in full, on Private Eye’s YouTube channel now.
December 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Commentatorballs: collecting the very best of the wisdom of pundits. These are all real quotes from real commentators.
Watch ‘An Evening with Private Eye 2025’ in full, on Private Eye’s YouTube channel now.
Watch ‘An Evening with Private Eye 2025’ in full, on Private Eye’s YouTube channel now.
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🎄Sanctuary
Our print edition editorial, without a paywall, to celebrate the season, with @peterjukes.bsky.social @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social, and the Dean of Southwark Cathedral on hope in dark times
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Our print edition editorial, without a paywall, to celebrate the season, with @peterjukes.bsky.social @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social, and the Dean of Southwark Cathedral on hope in dark times
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Editorial - Sanctuary – Byline Times Digital / Print Edition
It seems quintessentially English. Though most of our subscribers are not London-based, and we have a readership from across the world, Southwark Cathedral is in effect the parish church for the area ...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
🎄Sanctuary
Our print edition editorial, without a paywall, to celebrate the season, with @peterjukes.bsky.social @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social, and the Dean of Southwark Cathedral on hope in dark times
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Our print edition editorial, without a paywall, to celebrate the season, with @peterjukes.bsky.social @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social, and the Dean of Southwark Cathedral on hope in dark times
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Trump takes legal aim at the BBC * The government launches a review into foreign interference – years late * Mayoral elections delayed * Guess who YouGov thinks Scrooge would vote for.
Pecksniff’s Diary has the details ⤵️
Pecksniff’s Diary has the details ⤵️
Pecksniff: Trump’s bullying the BBC is bad news for Starmer – and Farage too
In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Trump takes legal aim at the BBC * The government launches a review into foreign interference – years late * Mayoral elections delayed * Guess who YouGov thinks Scrooge would vote for.
Pecksniff’s Diary has the details ⤵️
Pecksniff’s Diary has the details ⤵️
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Call me a woke libtard, but I want strong gun laws, regulation of tech giants, action on climate change, tough consumer, health and safety standards. I support vaccines, woman’s right to choose, privacy laws, science based solutions, public healthcare. Everything MAGA hates about Europe, I admire. 🤷♀️
December 16, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Call me a woke libtard, but I want strong gun laws, regulation of tech giants, action on climate change, tough consumer, health and safety standards. I support vaccines, woman’s right to choose, privacy laws, science based solutions, public healthcare. Everything MAGA hates about Europe, I admire. 🤷♀️
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Electronic waste continues to grow at a record pace. It is necessary to responsibly recycle these items to protect the environment and human health. | Charlotte Mbali
What is the best way to dispose of obsolete electronic goods?
Electronic waste continues to grow at a record pace. It is necessary to responsibly recycle these items to protect the environment and human health.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Electronic waste continues to grow at a record pace. It is necessary to responsibly recycle these items to protect the environment and human health. | Charlotte Mbali
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‘Hope for Cynics’ (and Everyone Else)
Kyle Taylor offers us some reasons – political, personal, and somewhere in-between – why hope is not only possible in dark times, but necessary.
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Kyle Taylor offers us some reasons – political, personal, and somewhere in-between – why hope is not only possible in dark times, but necessary.
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‘Hope for Cynics’ (and Everyone Else) – Byline Times Digital / Print Edition
Being told to have hope when the world feels like a dumpster fire is a bit like being asked to admire the view while the train you’re on is visibly accelerating towards a cliff.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
‘Hope for Cynics’ (and Everyone Else)
Kyle Taylor offers us some reasons – political, personal, and somewhere in-between – why hope is not only possible in dark times, but necessary.
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Kyle Taylor offers us some reasons – political, personal, and somewhere in-between – why hope is not only possible in dark times, but necessary.
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Frustrating to see Labour Government is following a similar trend to the previous government and delaying/blocking release of information on PPE VIP Lane.
A quick 🧵
A quick 🧵
December 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Frustrating to see Labour Government is following a similar trend to the previous government and delaying/blocking release of information on PPE VIP Lane.
A quick 🧵
A quick 🧵
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Lots of 'evil or incompetent' debate about Labour. But stuff like this, where all it has to do is tap a ball into an empty net and it still can't manage it, argues powerfully for incompetence.
Frustrating to see Labour Government is following a similar trend to the previous government and delaying/blocking release of information on PPE VIP Lane.
A quick 🧵
A quick 🧵
December 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Lots of 'evil or incompetent' debate about Labour. But stuff like this, where all it has to do is tap a ball into an empty net and it still can't manage it, argues powerfully for incompetence.
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We do not talk enough about how exceptional it is that Everton chose not to demolish Goodison Park and kept it as a base for their women's team instead. A victory for women's football and the cultural history of the game in this country, because Goodison is a piece of living history.
December 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
We do not talk enough about how exceptional it is that Everton chose not to demolish Goodison Park and kept it as a base for their women's team instead. A victory for women's football and the cultural history of the game in this country, because Goodison is a piece of living history.
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Justice on the cheap always costs more later.
Decades of piecemeal reforms, staff shortages & incompatible databases have created a broken system.
The warning signs are loud & clear – we’re just not listening. Here’s why we must...👇
Decades of piecemeal reforms, staff shortages & incompatible databases have created a broken system.
The warning signs are loud & clear – we’re just not listening. Here’s why we must...👇
Justice in crisis: better communication is urgently needed
On 2 December, the justice secretary announced that twelve more prisoners had been released in error. Why does this keep happening?
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Justice on the cheap always costs more later.
Decades of piecemeal reforms, staff shortages & incompatible databases have created a broken system.
The warning signs are loud & clear – we’re just not listening. Here’s why we must...👇
Decades of piecemeal reforms, staff shortages & incompatible databases have created a broken system.
The warning signs are loud & clear – we’re just not listening. Here’s why we must...👇
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
If the story wasn’t true, Bloom could have issued a libel writ. Draw your own conclusions.
If the story wasn’t true, Bloom could have issued a libel writ. Draw your own conclusions.
Brighton bans Guardian from stadium over reporting on Tony Bloom
Reporters and photographers have been banned by the Premier League club, as a Guardian spokesperson said the reporting was in the public interest
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
If the story wasn’t true, Bloom could have issued a libel writ. Draw your own conclusions.
If the story wasn’t true, Bloom could have issued a libel writ. Draw your own conclusions.
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The EU isn’t the solution to all the UK’s ills, most of which are self inflicted; but Brexit was never the answer either. Instead , it made everything worse, and weakened us domestically and internationally. Stop pretending we can make Brexit work.
December 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The EU isn’t the solution to all the UK’s ills, most of which are self inflicted; but Brexit was never the answer either. Instead , it made everything worse, and weakened us domestically and internationally. Stop pretending we can make Brexit work.
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Wait till MAGA finds out that Jesus was a refugee... 👀
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/massachusetts-church-sign-ice-was-here-b2877331.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/massachusetts-church-sign-ice-was-here-b2877331.html
Church replaces Biblical figures in Nativity scene with sign saying ‘ICE was here’
The sign was displayed at a Roman Cathloic church outside of Boston
www.independent.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Wait till MAGA finds out that Jesus was a refugee... 👀
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/massachusetts-church-sign-ice-was-here-b2877331.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/massachusetts-church-sign-ice-was-here-b2877331.html
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Have signed this, and you should too :-)
December 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Have signed this, and you should too :-)
