John Freame
@johnfreame.bsky.social
Politics, economics, cycling and sailing..whilst learning how to be a parent from watching Bluey
Come on labour, lib Dems and, ok very unlikely reform would have the balls but at least the tories have finally done something good. This could happen now:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Tories would ban under-16s from social media
Kemi Badenoch has promised to follow the example of Australia, which introduced the policy in December last year.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Come on labour, lib Dems and, ok very unlikely reform would have the balls but at least the tories have finally done something good. This could happen now:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
These really are the kindof actions I'd expect from someone given a peace prize by FIFA.
January 10, 2026 at 8:07 AM
These really are the kindof actions I'd expect from someone given a peace prize by FIFA.
A thousand times this. The facts have changed and so the debate needs to.
But no, Starmer will dodge it all and feed Reforms growth with his jack of leadership.
But no, Starmer will dodge it all and feed Reforms growth with his jack of leadership.
He could also point out that no referendum binds everyone for ever. Just like previous ones didn't. And that opinion has moved on as we've all seen what a disaster it's been. None of these things he will actually say, but he could be articulating them and contrasting the offer with Reform.
January 4, 2026 at 10:22 PM
A thousand times this. The facts have changed and so the debate needs to.
But no, Starmer will dodge it all and feed Reforms growth with his jack of leadership.
But no, Starmer will dodge it all and feed Reforms growth with his jack of leadership.
It probably shouldn't have taken me half an hour to get from the start screen to an actual race starting in Mario kart but between me and my wife neither of us has played a computer game in approaching 40 combined years and the kids had no idea 🤦♂️
December 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
It probably shouldn't have taken me half an hour to get from the start screen to an actual race starting in Mario kart but between me and my wife neither of us has played a computer game in approaching 40 combined years and the kids had no idea 🤦♂️
It's that point in the Christmas cycle where you try to figure how to stop the tight annoying relatives who bring nothing to your house drinking all the good booze before anyone else gets to it.
December 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
It's that point in the Christmas cycle where you try to figure how to stop the tight annoying relatives who bring nothing to your house drinking all the good booze before anyone else gets to it.
As Jacob Rees-Mogg would always point out, the first rule of economic growth data is that it will be revised up in a few months.
So -0.1% is probably+0.1%. which is what was forecast.
So -0.1% is probably+0.1%. which is what was forecast.
December 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
As Jacob Rees-Mogg would always point out, the first rule of economic growth data is that it will be revised up in a few months.
So -0.1% is probably+0.1%. which is what was forecast.
So -0.1% is probably+0.1%. which is what was forecast.
The media narrative about the flu seems to be significantly over stating the chart below.
The flu is earlier and the chart is a little steeper but there is definitely a motive for trying to cancel the doctors strikes 🤔
The flu is earlier and the chart is a little steeper but there is definitely a motive for trying to cancel the doctors strikes 🤔
December 12, 2025 at 8:23 AM
The media narrative about the flu seems to be significantly over stating the chart below.
The flu is earlier and the chart is a little steeper but there is definitely a motive for trying to cancel the doctors strikes 🤔
The flu is earlier and the chart is a little steeper but there is definitely a motive for trying to cancel the doctors strikes 🤔
Trump totally got them to invent this FIFA peace prize to give it to him, didn't he 😂
The medal and the certificate are just class ways to make it look like an episode of Punk'd.
The medal and the certificate are just class ways to make it look like an episode of Punk'd.
December 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Trump totally got them to invent this FIFA peace prize to give it to him, didn't he 😂
The medal and the certificate are just class ways to make it look like an episode of Punk'd.
The medal and the certificate are just class ways to make it look like an episode of Punk'd.
Ooooooohhhhhhh and NOW we remember that the decking elf got left in Texas over Christmas 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
November 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Ooooooohhhhhhh and NOW we remember that the decking elf got left in Texas over Christmas 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Oh marina, nailed it again 🤣
November 29, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Oh marina, nailed it again 🤣
So, if a house is an F,G or H band BUT its worth less than £2 million, what happens then?
November 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
So, if a house is an F,G or H band BUT its worth less than £2 million, what happens then?
The fact that someone even needs to say it out loud is hilarious. It's so obvious there's a supply shortfall.
The government:
"Oooh, we could boost demand again?! Would that fix it??"
The government:
"Oooh, we could boost demand again?! Would that fix it??"
The housing crisis has been brewing for a long time, according to Professor Paul Cheshire 👇
November 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The fact that someone even needs to say it out loud is hilarious. It's so obvious there's a supply shortfall.
The government:
"Oooh, we could boost demand again?! Would that fix it??"
The government:
"Oooh, we could boost demand again?! Would that fix it??"
Coalition of the willing sounded weak 2 months ago but now it looks weaker than a house made of sticks.
November 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Coalition of the willing sounded weak 2 months ago but now it looks weaker than a house made of sticks.
This Ukraine peace stuff is very depressing. Trump just trying to pile pressure on Ukraine.
EU coalition of the willing starting to look incredibly weak as they have no impetus and nothing to offer. Maybe a bit of cash but no weapons of their own and in reality can't even defend themselves now.
EU coalition of the willing starting to look incredibly weak as they have no impetus and nothing to offer. Maybe a bit of cash but no weapons of their own and in reality can't even defend themselves now.
November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This Ukraine peace stuff is very depressing. Trump just trying to pile pressure on Ukraine.
EU coalition of the willing starting to look incredibly weak as they have no impetus and nothing to offer. Maybe a bit of cash but no weapons of their own and in reality can't even defend themselves now.
EU coalition of the willing starting to look incredibly weak as they have no impetus and nothing to offer. Maybe a bit of cash but no weapons of their own and in reality can't even defend themselves now.
Some brilliant cricket to watch today. Definitely think Australia are missing the talent of Rusty Kelpie as opening bat.
November 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Some brilliant cricket to watch today. Definitely think Australia are missing the talent of Rusty Kelpie as opening bat.
Yes sir Scotland. You CAN boogie!
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Yes sir Scotland. You CAN boogie!
Amen. I really had hoped for better but the writing was on the wall when they campaigned solely on a "don't say anything that will lose us a vote" basis and got totally cornered by a lame duck useless conservative government.
The government’s latest reversal shows that Labour has no plan on.ft.com/3JTONRF
The government’s latest reversal shows that Labour has no plan
The long roar of speculation about the Budget has already damaged market confidence
on.ft.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Amen. I really had hoped for better but the writing was on the wall when they campaigned solely on a "don't say anything that will lose us a vote" basis and got totally cornered by a lame duck useless conservative government.
More chance of trump turning to socialism than this happening: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Democrats in US Congress ask Andrew to appear for questioning over Epstein links
The panel, which does not have the power to subpoena Andrew, made the request as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
More chance of trump turning to socialism than this happening: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Losing HS2 was bad but these two road schemes don't cost much at all and have been needed for decades. www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/trans...
You can literally hear the cogs of the economy seizing up for ever more.
You can literally hear the cogs of the economy seizing up for ever more.
Transport secretary to revoke DCO for Stonehenge Tunnel | New Civil Engineer
The government paused the controversial road and tunnel scheme in July 2024, shortly after coming into power, citing budgetary constraints. The last
www.newcivilengineer.com
October 25, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Losing HS2 was bad but these two road schemes don't cost much at all and have been needed for decades. www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/trans...
You can literally hear the cogs of the economy seizing up for ever more.
You can literally hear the cogs of the economy seizing up for ever more.
Crikey Moses this M&S much stuff is lethal.
I'd share a pic of the Halloween one but that was gone before I had a chance.
I'd share a pic of the Halloween one but that was gone before I had a chance.
October 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Crikey Moses this M&S much stuff is lethal.
I'd share a pic of the Halloween one but that was gone before I had a chance.
I'd share a pic of the Halloween one but that was gone before I had a chance.
So t worry, I'm SURE she didn't take the drugs BEFORE she set a world record, only after www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athlet...
Ruth Chepngetich: Marathon world record holder banned for three years
Women's marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich is banned for three years after the Kenyan admits to anti-doping rule violations.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
So t worry, I'm SURE she didn't take the drugs BEFORE she set a world record, only after www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athlet...
My son's school had an open morning today. Basically parents go in for 2 hours to be shown what they do in classes. It's great, all schools should.
In a reading session we saw loads of books they have. I picked up and flicked through "No money day".
Had to dry my eyes after. Great book for kids.
In a reading session we saw loads of books they have. I picked up and flicked through "No money day".
Had to dry my eyes after. Great book for kids.
October 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
My son's school had an open morning today. Basically parents go in for 2 hours to be shown what they do in classes. It's great, all schools should.
In a reading session we saw loads of books they have. I picked up and flicked through "No money day".
Had to dry my eyes after. Great book for kids.
In a reading session we saw loads of books they have. I picked up and flicked through "No money day".
Had to dry my eyes after. Great book for kids.
Late take but this Louvre robbery is proof of the theory you can get away with anything if you're wearing a hi vis tabard
October 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Late take but this Louvre robbery is proof of the theory you can get away with anything if you're wearing a hi vis tabard