Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted

Mark Thomas @markthomasinfo.bsky.social · 4m

“You’re banned, you can’t chant that, you’re nicked for holding a sign, you’re kids are poorer, you’re colder, you have to have an ID card and the racists have legitimate concerns in our island of strangers… now vote for us or Farage wins.”

2 14 26

Reposted

Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 38m

More water bills rises announced today, on top of those already planned.

Privatisation without competition, arguably the worst of both worlds

12 65 230

johnbaldy.bsky.social @johnbaldy.bsky.social · 56m

And you can't pull pork. It's always completely disinterested, despite my best chat up lines and eyelash-fluttering.

Reposted

Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 15h

Wait till the EU finds out that fish don't ACTUALLY have fingers ...
I can't deal with the Age of Stupid anymore.
I just can't.

Elaine McGoff @elainemcgoff.bsky.social · 16h

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

‘Veggie burgers’ could be off EU menu as MEPs back renaming plant-based foods

Proponents say move would strengthen position of farmers in supply chain but critics dismiss it as ‘hotdog populism’

www.theguardian.com

5 6 45

johnbaldy.bsky.social @johnbaldy.bsky.social · 1h

There is no Republican Party here in the UK

johnbaldy.bsky.social @johnbaldy.bsky.social · 1h

This is in the UK.

2

johnbaldy.bsky.social @johnbaldy.bsky.social · 1h

No. This is in the UK.

1

johnbaldy.bsky.social @johnbaldy.bsky.social · 1h

Why has nobody made a film (one with actors - rather than a talking heads documentary) about the underground, London rave/pirate radio scene of the early 90s? So much chaos and DIY hope. And so many killer tunes. Or has somebody done it already?

johnbaldy.bsky.social @johnbaldy.bsky.social · 23h

'Fridge' by name only then.

1 1

johnbaldy.bsky.social @johnbaldy.bsky.social · 1d

Sorry - I don't know.

1

johnbaldy.bsky.social @johnbaldy.bsky.social · 1d

Lots of great info here. Appears to be well-researched: brixtonmusicmemories.com/venues/the-r...

The Ram Jam Club

Photo: Melody Maker Introduction The Ram Jam Club existed for two short years between early 1966 and early 1968. Yet during its short lifetime it played host to the cream of RnB, soul, ska, rock an…

brixtonmusicmemories.com

1 2

johnbaldy.bsky.social @johnbaldy.bsky.social · 1d

Like - I know when sound is good in my ears but after listening to a few different set ups - comparison becomes increasingly difficult for me, for some reason.

1

johnbaldy.bsky.social @johnbaldy.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks very much @eops.bsky.social. I need to buy home amp and speakers and it feels like a scarily important choice to make on almost zero knowledge.

2 2

Reposted

Mixmaster Morris @mixmastermorris.bsky.social · 1d

1 19

johnbaldy.bsky.social @johnbaldy.bsky.social · 1d

Can I ask what speakers those are - and are you happy with them? I'm looking to buy some in the near future.

1 1

Reposted

eops @eops.bsky.social · 1d

I am having removal firms coming around today, they are all very keen right now. Once they see this lot they might calm down a bit. Its a Herculean task that awaits them. #notwithmyback #ohno

10 1 61

johnbaldy.bsky.social @johnbaldy.bsky.social · 1d

That all makes sense. Such a line-up!

1

johnbaldy.bsky.social @johnbaldy.bsky.social · 1d

These are great, Ian. Thanks so much for sharing. It's disappointing that there are apparently so few photos from that era, of these pivotal musicians. Do you happen to know when that photo was taken? I'm wondering if they'd still be wearing suits on the UK tour in '67.

1 1

Reposted

BBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 1d

“You described Reform and other parties across Europe today as among the 'right wing equivalents of the fascists in the 1930s'. Why?”

“Because that’s what they are”

@vicderbyshire.bsky.social asks Lord Heseltine about remarks he made at Conservative Party Conference.

#Newsnight

130 680 2K

johnbaldy.bsky.social @johnbaldy.bsky.social · 1d

Its 'racism'.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

Robert Jenrick accused of fuelling ‘toxic nationalism’ with Birmingham claims

Shadow justice secretary stands by comments made in March amid criticism including from a Tory colleague Robert Jenrick has been accused of fuelling a “fire of toxic nationalism” after he doubled down on his complaint about “not seeing another white face” in part of Birmingham. The shadow justice secretary was criticised by politicians across the parties, local leaders and the bishop of Birmingham after the Guardian published his remarks from March. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

2

johnbaldy.bsky.social @johnbaldy.bsky.social · 1d

There are loads. In terms of Jamaican song subject popularity, my guess is that it goes something like:
1. Jah Rastafari
2. Love
3. Fruit
4. Ganja
5. Africa
6. Poverty
etc...
;-)

1

johnbaldy.bsky.social @johnbaldy.bsky.social · 1d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vOR...

Banana Walk

YouTube video by Dub Specialist - Topic

www.youtube.com

1 1 6

johnbaldy.bsky.social @johnbaldy.bsky.social · 1d

I'm sure someone else must've thought of this already - but my daughter made me chuckle when she came up with this potential slogan for @zackpolanski.bsky.social and @greenparty.org.uk - that I've amateurishly mocked-up

An image of Zack Polanski with the lectern slogan changed from 'BOLD POLITICS' to 'STOP THE YACHTS'

2

johnbaldy.bsky.social @johnbaldy.bsky.social · 2d

According to Wikipedia - Monty Python's Mr Creosote sketch was filmed in Porchester Hall - which I had never heard of - even though it still stands.

1

johnbaldy.bsky.social @johnbaldy.bsky.social · 2d

And here is the version side...

1 1