John Lydon
@john-lydon.bsky.social
UK, north-west England based.
Likes: fairness, democracy, nature, people-first transport
Dislikes: stuff that messes up the above
Likes: fairness, democracy, nature, people-first transport
Dislikes: stuff that messes up the above
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Gary Lineker, "I actually think that 80-90% of the country just want to get on with their lives, be friendly with their neighbours"
"They don't look at people of different religions, skin colours, beliefs, traits, and think badly of them"
So true.
"They don't look at people of different religions, skin colours, beliefs, traits, and think badly of them"
So true.
January 1, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Gary Lineker, "I actually think that 80-90% of the country just want to get on with their lives, be friendly with their neighbours"
"They don't look at people of different religions, skin colours, beliefs, traits, and think badly of them"
So true.
"They don't look at people of different religions, skin colours, beliefs, traits, and think badly of them"
So true.
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Remember this one? “Humans aren’t very efficient movers—until you put us on a bicycle, when we become some of the most energy-efficient land travelers in the animal kingdom.” Proven science via Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social #CityMakingMath
The Most Efficient Traveler Isn’t a Bird or a Fish—It’s You on a Bike
A famous graphic, now updated, compares locomotion in the animal kingdom
www.scientificamerican.com
December 31, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Remember this one? “Humans aren’t very efficient movers—until you put us on a bicycle, when we become some of the most energy-efficient land travelers in the animal kingdom.” Proven science via Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social #CityMakingMath
Anti-vax, anti-science, fake Christians - if this lot do get to run the place it'll be Trumpism all the way.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Third of Reform UK’s council leaders have expressed vaccine-sceptic views
Health minister decries criticism of vaccinations by heads of four authorities as ‘dangerous and utterly irresponsible’
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Anti-vax, anti-science, fake Christians - if this lot do get to run the place it'll be Trumpism all the way.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Cambridge Analytica debacle settled in favour of Meta shareholders, not the millions of people who had their data harvested to deliver Brexit. This is how the world works.
Zuckerberg settles $8 billion lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal, avoids testifying www.france24.com/en/americas/... @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
Zuckerberg settles $8 billion lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal, avoids testifying
Mark Zuckerberg and current and former Meta executives agreed on Thursday to settle a $8 billion shareholder lawsuit alleging the company’s directors failed to prevent billions of dollars in fines and...
www.france24.com
December 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Cambridge Analytica debacle settled in favour of Meta shareholders, not the millions of people who had their data harvested to deliver Brexit. This is how the world works.
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They don't seem to have a good animation for the ellipticity of Earth's orbit & time-of-day effects, but the UNL astronomy sims are an absolute gold mine.
When I taught 6th-grade science, I wrote an activity guide/question packet & we spent a week or more on these. astro.unl.edu/animationsLi...
When I taught 6th-grade science, I wrote an activity guide/question packet & we spent a week or more on these. astro.unl.edu/animationsLi...
Astronomy Simulations and Animations
Links to animations and simulations for astronomy education are provided below. Topics include seasons, moon phases, coordinate systems, light, and more.
astro.unl.edu
December 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
They don't seem to have a good animation for the ellipticity of Earth's orbit & time-of-day effects, but the UNL astronomy sims are an absolute gold mine.
When I taught 6th-grade science, I wrote an activity guide/question packet & we spent a week or more on these. astro.unl.edu/animationsLi...
When I taught 6th-grade science, I wrote an activity guide/question packet & we spent a week or more on these. astro.unl.edu/animationsLi...
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One of the most successful pedestrian streets in the world, the Strøget in Copenhagen, was filled with cars until a 2 year pedestrianization pilot project in 1962. The opposition argued “no cars means no business,” but the street has been a massive retail success, the city’s busiest shopping street.
December 24, 2025 at 4:56 AM
One of the most successful pedestrian streets in the world, the Strøget in Copenhagen, was filled with cars until a 2 year pedestrianization pilot project in 1962. The opposition argued “no cars means no business,” but the street has been a massive retail success, the city’s busiest shopping street.
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40 changes in Paris in two minutes, 2023. Note that the "after" images often have little greenery. At the time, there were no accusations of "Photoshop" on Twitter. Since then these streets have become greener, but AI now exists, and opponents on X will claim the new, green images are retouched :)
December 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
40 changes in Paris in two minutes, 2023. Note that the "after" images often have little greenery. At the time, there were no accusations of "Photoshop" on Twitter. Since then these streets have become greener, but AI now exists, and opponents on X will claim the new, green images are retouched :)
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Transport leaders would do well to make a name for themselves by emulating Anne Hildago’s work in Paris:
- pedestrian zones
- school streets
- reducing parking
- SUV tax
- bike lanes
Instead of vain mega-projects like a £3bn tram, that has no hope of receiving funding
- pedestrian zones
- school streets
- reducing parking
- SUV tax
- bike lanes
Instead of vain mega-projects like a £3bn tram, that has no hope of receiving funding
December 23, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Transport leaders would do well to make a name for themselves by emulating Anne Hildago’s work in Paris:
- pedestrian zones
- school streets
- reducing parking
- SUV tax
- bike lanes
Instead of vain mega-projects like a £3bn tram, that has no hope of receiving funding
- pedestrian zones
- school streets
- reducing parking
- SUV tax
- bike lanes
Instead of vain mega-projects like a £3bn tram, that has no hope of receiving funding
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This comes back to something else the current and previous Labour leaderships have both failed to understand: in most constituencies that backed Leave in 2016, most Labour supporters backed Remain.
Until Labour accepts its natural voter base has moved on from 1974, it is always going to struggle.
Until Labour accepts its natural voter base has moved on from 1974, it is always going to struggle.
The Labour leadership doesn't know why the party won the last election, so has no idea how to win the next one.
Understanding 2024's victory means accepting the strategy adopted failed to deliver the voters it targeted. Labour's chances of success in 2029 almost certainly hinge on that recognition.
Understanding 2024's victory means accepting the strategy adopted failed to deliver the voters it targeted. Labour's chances of success in 2029 almost certainly hinge on that recognition.
YouGov have Reform on 25% in both their first poll of 2025 and their final poll before Christmas. The only significan sustained gain across 2025 was Green Party +7, at expense of Labour
Reform 25% tp 25% (-)
Labour 26% to 20% (-6)
Cons 22% to 19% (-3)
LibDems 14% to 15% (+1)
Greens 8% to 15% (+7)
Reform 25% tp 25% (-)
Labour 26% to 20% (-6)
Cons 22% to 19% (-3)
LibDems 14% to 15% (+1)
Greens 8% to 15% (+7)
December 23, 2025 at 11:17 AM
This comes back to something else the current and previous Labour leaderships have both failed to understand: in most constituencies that backed Leave in 2016, most Labour supporters backed Remain.
Until Labour accepts its natural voter base has moved on from 1974, it is always going to struggle.
Until Labour accepts its natural voter base has moved on from 1974, it is always going to struggle.
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Germany shifts over 2 million e-bikes every year. France: over 500,000.
Britain? It will be lucky to get to 150,000. Why?
Because people need to feel safe to cycle, and that requires serious and sustained government support, which has not been forthcoming.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/de...
Britain? It will be lucky to get to 150,000. Why?
Because people need to feel safe to cycle, and that requires serious and sustained government support, which has not been forthcoming.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/de...
Cycling is changing at speed – but is Britain keeping pace?
Emulating the bike-friendly highways enjoyed by our continental neighbours will take a lot more money and political will
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Germany shifts over 2 million e-bikes every year. France: over 500,000.
Britain? It will be lucky to get to 150,000. Why?
Because people need to feel safe to cycle, and that requires serious and sustained government support, which has not been forthcoming.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/de...
Britain? It will be lucky to get to 150,000. Why?
Because people need to feel safe to cycle, and that requires serious and sustained government support, which has not been forthcoming.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/de...
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Hi. Court reporter here again. I can confirm about a third of local cases I see are domestic abuse of women and girls. Where do you think the men start? And almost every columnist tells you to look elsewhere.
This is the second story in three days The Times has carried arguing against misogyny lessons in schools, which it describes as "some weird feminist attack on male children".
December 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Hi. Court reporter here again. I can confirm about a third of local cases I see are domestic abuse of women and girls. Where do you think the men start? And almost every columnist tells you to look elsewhere.
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Jo Cox was murdered before the vote by a far-right terrorist & this is the language this complete disgrace chooses to use
December 20, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Jo Cox was murdered before the vote by a far-right terrorist & this is the language this complete disgrace chooses to use
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One thing about mad shit like this is, the Telegraph Ukraine podcast is reminding its listeners each day that the EU is the organisation keeping Ukraine's lights on, financially and increasingly militarily, while the US has casually thrown it under the bus.
December 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
One thing about mad shit like this is, the Telegraph Ukraine podcast is reminding its listeners each day that the EU is the organisation keeping Ukraine's lights on, financially and increasingly militarily, while the US has casually thrown it under the bus.
Farage's alignment with Putin's interests set out clearly.
The story of Farage and Putin, told by British-Ukrainian soldier Shaun Pinner on a destroyed apartment block in Kyiv.
December 20, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Farage's alignment with Putin's interests set out clearly.
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If I was a mayor, or ran a city’s transportation dept, I’d be meeting frequently with the local police chief/deputy chiefs, explaining the MANY public interest reasons why we want as many people as possible riding bikes, and how their approach to bike theft, ticketing, etc makes a BIG DIFFERENCE.
December 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
If I was a mayor, or ran a city’s transportation dept, I’d be meeting frequently with the local police chief/deputy chiefs, explaining the MANY public interest reasons why we want as many people as possible riding bikes, and how their approach to bike theft, ticketing, etc makes a BIG DIFFERENCE.
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The women of the Kenwood Ladies' Pond Association voted overwhelmingly to be inclusive. Another "listen to women, no, not these women" by Terfs
When people push for trans and non-binary individuals, or any marginalised community, to be denied their actual rights, discriminated against and demonised there is a more commonly used term for the type of group they are, and it doesn't tend to be "rights group"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Rights group challenges trans-inclusive swimming policy at Hampstead Heath
Allowing entry on the basis of self-identification of gender is unlawful, high court is told
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The women of the Kenwood Ladies' Pond Association voted overwhelmingly to be inclusive. Another "listen to women, no, not these women" by Terfs
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Oh to be a little Tardigrade walking across a microscopic slide. 🫧🐻🧪
December 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Oh to be a little Tardigrade walking across a microscopic slide. 🫧🐻🧪
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Here’s Why Governments Should Start Paying People to Bike to Work.
momentummag.com/is-it-time-g...
momentummag.com/is-it-time-g...
Here's Why Governments Should Start Paying People to Bike to Work
In North America, where cars reign supreme, a new idea could gain ground like it is in some areas of Europe — paying people to bike to work
momentummag.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Here’s Why Governments Should Start Paying People to Bike to Work.
momentummag.com/is-it-time-g...
momentummag.com/is-it-time-g...
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In 2021, two new cycling bridges were opened on the border between Dutch places 's Hertogenbosch and Vught.
Previously, there was a level crossing intersection but with the arrival of a new turbo roundabout for car traffic, this was no longer desirable in terms of safety and traffic flow.
🧵 1/3
Previously, there was a level crossing intersection but with the arrival of a new turbo roundabout for car traffic, this was no longer desirable in terms of safety and traffic flow.
🧵 1/3
December 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM
In 2021, two new cycling bridges were opened on the border between Dutch places 's Hertogenbosch and Vught.
Previously, there was a level crossing intersection but with the arrival of a new turbo roundabout for car traffic, this was no longer desirable in terms of safety and traffic flow.
🧵 1/3
Previously, there was a level crossing intersection but with the arrival of a new turbo roundabout for car traffic, this was no longer desirable in terms of safety and traffic flow.
🧵 1/3
I don't have the words to do justice to Ahmed al-Ahmed's bravery.
I do have the words for those who want to divide us. This man is the best of us and to those who use people's origins against them - this man is a beacon against you.
I do have the words for those who want to divide us. This man is the best of us and to those who use people's origins against them - this man is a beacon against you.
Is the George Cross still awarded in Australia?
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I don't have the words to do justice to Ahmed al-Ahmed's bravery.
I do have the words for those who want to divide us. This man is the best of us and to those who use people's origins against them - this man is a beacon against you.
I do have the words for those who want to divide us. This man is the best of us and to those who use people's origins against them - this man is a beacon against you.
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THIS is the secret to redefining cycling for your region. Let's learn from Belgium today:
#1 - 🎯 a bold target: The new Cycling Master Plan for Flanders sets a bold target: 30% of all trips by bike by 2040
shorturl.at/hL0xx
#1 - 🎯 a bold target: The new Cycling Master Plan for Flanders sets a bold target: 30% of all trips by bike by 2040
shorturl.at/hL0xx
December 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
THIS is the secret to redefining cycling for your region. Let's learn from Belgium today:
#1 - 🎯 a bold target: The new Cycling Master Plan for Flanders sets a bold target: 30% of all trips by bike by 2040
shorturl.at/hL0xx
#1 - 🎯 a bold target: The new Cycling Master Plan for Flanders sets a bold target: 30% of all trips by bike by 2040
shorturl.at/hL0xx
Trade deals, tech investment - after Trump got his UK state visit it could all go the way of vapourware.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US puts £31bn tech ‘prosperity deal’ with Britain on ice
Pledge to invest billions in UK paused, with Washington citing lack of progress on trade barriers across pond
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Trade deals, tech investment - after Trump got his UK state visit it could all go the way of vapourware.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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"Parasiti-capitalism allows investors to enrich themselves not by generating new value, but by extracting existing value.
It has become one of the major forces driving inequality and economic stagnation today."
New guest post from Rachel Wasserman: graceblakeley.substack.com/p/parasiti-c...
It has become one of the major forces driving inequality and economic stagnation today."
New guest post from Rachel Wasserman: graceblakeley.substack.com/p/parasiti-c...
Parasiti-capitalism: How Investors Drain Companies and Call It Growth
How modern capital captures control, drains cash flow, and leaves economies weaker.
graceblakeley.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"Parasiti-capitalism allows investors to enrich themselves not by generating new value, but by extracting existing value.
It has become one of the major forces driving inequality and economic stagnation today."
New guest post from Rachel Wasserman: graceblakeley.substack.com/p/parasiti-c...
It has become one of the major forces driving inequality and economic stagnation today."
New guest post from Rachel Wasserman: graceblakeley.substack.com/p/parasiti-c...
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Retired physician here.
In 38 Yr career 1984-2022 my experience:
Measles - 0 cases
Mumps - 0
Rubella - 0
Polio - 0 active. Few post polio paralysis in Nepal, 0 in UK
Whooping Cough - 0
Tetanus - 2 or 3 cases in Nepal, 0 in UK
Meningococcal- several cases in 1980s (before vaccine available. 0 since)
In 38 Yr career 1984-2022 my experience:
Measles - 0 cases
Mumps - 0
Rubella - 0
Polio - 0 active. Few post polio paralysis in Nepal, 0 in UK
Whooping Cough - 0
Tetanus - 2 or 3 cases in Nepal, 0 in UK
Meningococcal- several cases in 1980s (before vaccine available. 0 since)
🚨new Indie SAGE report on childhood diseases!
🧵Vaccines have been so successful that once common diseases are now so rare that even many doctors might never see a case.
In this report we describe 12 diseases, their consequences & impact of vaccines 1/15
independentsage.org/report/preve...
🧵Vaccines have been so successful that once common diseases are now so rare that even many doctors might never see a case.
In this report we describe 12 diseases, their consequences & impact of vaccines 1/15
independentsage.org/report/preve...
December 14, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Retired physician here.
In 38 Yr career 1984-2022 my experience:
Measles - 0 cases
Mumps - 0
Rubella - 0
Polio - 0 active. Few post polio paralysis in Nepal, 0 in UK
Whooping Cough - 0
Tetanus - 2 or 3 cases in Nepal, 0 in UK
Meningococcal- several cases in 1980s (before vaccine available. 0 since)
In 38 Yr career 1984-2022 my experience:
Measles - 0 cases
Mumps - 0
Rubella - 0
Polio - 0 active. Few post polio paralysis in Nepal, 0 in UK
Whooping Cough - 0
Tetanus - 2 or 3 cases in Nepal, 0 in UK
Meningococcal- several cases in 1980s (before vaccine available. 0 since)