John Bell
@j-n-b.bsky.social
NUFC fanatic so it has been a hard slog. Living in the Cotswolds so not everything is bad.
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This is why Shakespeare is the greatest genius who ever lived. And this is just from a few pages he wrote in someone else's play.
Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
February 5, 2026 at 2:50 PM
This is why Shakespeare is the greatest genius who ever lived. And this is just from a few pages he wrote in someone else's play.
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Boycott the World Cup....
February 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Boycott the World Cup....
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Another performer withdraws from the Kennedy Center.
January 27, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Another performer withdraws from the Kennedy Center.
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My thoughts on why today’s decision by the Labour NEC was short sighted and will likely only hasten Starmer’s design
(Btw this is an opinion, lots of people have them, you don’t have to be angry if you don’t share it)
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
(Btw this is an opinion, lots of people have them, you don’t have to be angry if you don’t share it)
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Short-sighted Burnham block could trigger Starmer's demise
ECHO political editor Liam Thorp says misguided decision feels like the beginning of the end for embattled PM
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
January 25, 2026 at 8:08 PM
My thoughts on why today’s decision by the Labour NEC was short sighted and will likely only hasten Starmer’s design
(Btw this is an opinion, lots of people have them, you don’t have to be angry if you don’t share it)
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
(Btw this is an opinion, lots of people have them, you don’t have to be angry if you don’t share it)
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Labour-run Erewash Borough Council has agreed to stop using “unsafe” TwitterX.
(h/t @peterallison.net)
(h/t @peterallison.net)
Derbyshire council to stop using 'unsafe' social media site X
Erewash Borough Council leaders said they had been left
www.bbc.co.uk
January 25, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Labour-run Erewash Borough Council has agreed to stop using “unsafe” TwitterX.
(h/t @peterallison.net)
(h/t @peterallison.net)
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A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
bit.ly
January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Seems pretty accurate 👇
January 22, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Seems pretty accurate 👇
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Farage has the unbelievable nerve to talk at Davos about Britain’s “moral decline”.
This repulsive piece of shit IS Britain’s moral decline. He’s betrayed our country for self-interest, prejudice and greed. Shame on everyone who’s allowed that.
#NeverPM
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
This repulsive piece of shit IS Britain’s moral decline. He’s betrayed our country for self-interest, prejudice and greed. Shame on everyone who’s allowed that.
#NeverPM
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
World would be a ‘better place’ if US took over Greenland, says Nigel Farage
Reform leader says he agrees ‘strategically’ with Trump but adds that views of Greenlanders must be respected
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Farage has the unbelievable nerve to talk at Davos about Britain’s “moral decline”.
This repulsive piece of shit IS Britain’s moral decline. He’s betrayed our country for self-interest, prejudice and greed. Shame on everyone who’s allowed that.
#NeverPM
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
This repulsive piece of shit IS Britain’s moral decline. He’s betrayed our country for self-interest, prejudice and greed. Shame on everyone who’s allowed that.
#NeverPM
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
What is the fucking point of the UN?
January 20, 2026 at 8:55 PM
What is the fucking point of the UN?
Why is the Premier League turning into WWE? Feigned injuries, feigned tantrums, dodgy owners… #PL
I’m really fed up with it. Time to change and watch local sport.
I’m really fed up with it. Time to change and watch local sport.
January 19, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Why is the Premier League turning into WWE? Feigned injuries, feigned tantrums, dodgy owners… #PL
I’m really fed up with it. Time to change and watch local sport.
I’m really fed up with it. Time to change and watch local sport.
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I'm pleased to welcome Andrew Rosindell to Reform. With any luck most people will have forgotten he was a Tory MP, because he didn't come into Parliament for nearly two years while he was being investigated for sexual assault and rape.
January 18, 2026 at 10:30 PM
I'm pleased to welcome Andrew Rosindell to Reform. With any luck most people will have forgotten he was a Tory MP, because he didn't come into Parliament for nearly two years while he was being investigated for sexual assault and rape.
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Last year, we made the decision to step away from X.
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
January 17, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Last year, we made the decision to step away from X.
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
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NYT video analysis is pretty definitive. He was out of the path of the vehicle when he fired, the tires were clearly turned to the right, and the President and others are relying on the poorest quality clip to argue he was struck by the vehicle. He wasn’t
January 18, 2026 at 12:02 PM
NYT video analysis is pretty definitive. He was out of the path of the vehicle when he fired, the tires were clearly turned to the right, and the President and others are relying on the poorest quality clip to argue he was struck by the vehicle. He wasn’t
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A real shame if this photo went viral again today.
January 18, 2026 at 8:18 AM
A real shame if this photo went viral again today.
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Hopefully the Royal Society will get the message at some point.
Last year, we made the decision to step away from X.
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
January 17, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Hopefully the Royal Society will get the message at some point.
Can we be clear? Trump got the medal but not the prize - which is non-transferrable.
January 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Can we be clear? Trump got the medal but not the prize - which is non-transferrable.
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I’m calling on Ofcom to restrict UK access to Elon Musk’s X until the platform puts an end to the production of sickening abusive AI images. A line has been crossed & it’s time for the regulator to show it has some teeth. Honestly, I can’t believe the government hasn’t acted. It beggars belief.
January 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM
I’m calling on Ofcom to restrict UK access to Elon Musk’s X until the platform puts an end to the production of sickening abusive AI images. A line has been crossed & it’s time for the regulator to show it has some teeth. Honestly, I can’t believe the government hasn’t acted. It beggars belief.
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Make this go viral.
Labour MP Louise Haigh.
Labour MP Louise Haigh.
I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Make this go viral.
Labour MP Louise Haigh.
Labour MP Louise Haigh.
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I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
January 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM
I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
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Feels like the right day to repost this brilliant tweet from @lewisgoodall.com
#Trump
#BBC
#EpsteinFiles
#CauseAndDeflect
#Trump
#BBC
#EpsteinFiles
#CauseAndDeflect
December 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Feels like the right day to repost this brilliant tweet from @lewisgoodall.com
#Trump
#BBC
#EpsteinFiles
#CauseAndDeflect
#Trump
#BBC
#EpsteinFiles
#CauseAndDeflect
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Financially corrupt *and* morally corrupt
Some people can achieve world leading levels of corruption in one sphere, or the other
Only FIFA can really hit the dizzying heights in both
Some people can achieve world leading levels of corruption in one sphere, or the other
Only FIFA can really hit the dizzying heights in both
December 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Financially corrupt *and* morally corrupt
Some people can achieve world leading levels of corruption in one sphere, or the other
Only FIFA can really hit the dizzying heights in both
Some people can achieve world leading levels of corruption in one sphere, or the other
Only FIFA can really hit the dizzying heights in both