Jon Levett
@jonlevett.bsky.social
Radical atheist. No-selfist. Social libertarian. Wittgensteinian tendencies. Pro high tax, big government. Punk. West Ham United.
I want to say ‘unbelievable’ but sadly it isn’t.
Horror on horror. We need to build bridges of understanding, not more walls of hate.
This Israeli government decision to host Tommy Robinson will widen the growing gulf between the Netanyahu government and the British public, including the broad majority of Jews in Britain (3/4 of whom dsapproved of Netanyahu, before this new link to this anti-Muslim racist UK far right convict).
October 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I want to say ‘unbelievable’ but sadly it isn’t.
This is nonsense. MPs are there to legislate, not vote on guidance. If you don’t like the law, it’s MPs job to change it. If MPs don’t like how their words are being interpreted, change the words. Don’t short circuit Parliamentary processes by getting into the business of guidance.
Lucy Powell calls for MPs to vote on single sex space guidance
Lucy Powell calls for MPs to vote on single sex space guidance
Lucy Powell has called for MPs to vote on guidance governing single sex spaces following this year's landmark Supreme Court ruling on biological sex.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
This is nonsense. MPs are there to legislate, not vote on guidance. If you don’t like the law, it’s MPs job to change it. If MPs don’t like how their words are being interpreted, change the words. Don’t short circuit Parliamentary processes by getting into the business of guidance.
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Starmer's speech was merciless. It's time to make racists feel afraid again inews.co.uk/opinion/star...
Starmer's speech was merciless. It's time for Reform to feel afraid again
Where has this guy been for the last year? And how do we make sure he sticks around?
inews.co.uk
September 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Starmer's speech was merciless. It's time to make racists feel afraid again inews.co.uk/opinion/star...
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This horse deserves a Nobel Peace Prize more than anyone else.
Watch carefully or you’ll miss the best part!
Watch carefully or you’ll miss the best part!
September 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
This horse deserves a Nobel Peace Prize more than anyone else.
Watch carefully or you’ll miss the best part!
Watch carefully or you’ll miss the best part!
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ICE continues to assault us.
We are peacefully protesting. They are kidnapping and hurting us.
We are peacefully protesting. They are kidnapping and hurting us.
September 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
ICE continues to assault us.
We are peacefully protesting. They are kidnapping and hurting us.
We are peacefully protesting. They are kidnapping and hurting us.
I remember a time when I was frustrated that no-one was really interested in politics. Around about 2006-8. How I miss those lovely days.
September 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I remember a time when I was frustrated that no-one was really interested in politics. Around about 2006-8. How I miss those lovely days.
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I do wish the American right would learn to distinguish their drug fuelled night fevers from reality.
This is the owner of X actively campaigning to take down the elected government of a country he is neither a resident nor a citizen of - and using threats of violence in the streets to further his aims www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
September 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I do wish the American right would learn to distinguish their drug fuelled night fevers from reality.
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Nigel Farage and Reform have consistently voted against the Employment Rights Bill which introduces key worker protections like statutory sick pay from day one and a ban on zero-hours contracts - is that a party you would want to trust with your human rights?
On Tuesday Nigel Farage will publish his proposals for mass deportations, Prison camps, leaving the European Convention on Human Rights & scrapping the Human Rights Act, quitting the Refugee Convention and the UN Convention against Torture - is that a country we want?
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Farage proposes mass deportations, Prison camps & leaving the ECHR - is that a country we want?
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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August 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Nigel Farage and Reform have consistently voted against the Employment Rights Bill which introduces key worker protections like statutory sick pay from day one and a ban on zero-hours contracts - is that a party you would want to trust with your human rights?
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‘We don’t want him’: Cotswolds residents protest against JD Vance’s UK visit
‘We don’t want him’: Cotswolds residents protest against JD Vance’s UK visit
About 100 people turn up for ‘not welcome’ party in town of Charlbury
There was cake and music. The weather was perfect. At first glance, it could have been a joyful community gathering in a sun-dappled Cotswolds village park, but the placards gave the game away.
These pulled no punches as they criticised the policies and stances championed by the US vice-president, JD Vance, who is enjoying a country break down the road. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
‘We don’t want him’: Cotswolds residents protest against JD Vance’s UK visit
Phew. Due process has, and I emphasise, HAS been followed.
Calm down everyone
A factual statement from The National Allotment Society re the utter nonsense a broadsheet posted over the weekend.
Also, as per my post on Saturday: the only factual basis the article contains is a regurgitation of stats from a Parliamentary Q&A a few weeks back.
Also, as per my post on Saturday: the only factual basis the article contains is a regurgitation of stats from a Parliamentary Q&A a few weeks back.
August 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Phew. Due process has, and I emphasise, HAS been followed.
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Calm down everyone
A factual statement from The National Allotment Society re the utter nonsense a broadsheet posted over the weekend.
Also, as per my post on Saturday: the only factual basis the article contains is a regurgitation of stats from a Parliamentary Q&A a few weeks back.
Also, as per my post on Saturday: the only factual basis the article contains is a regurgitation of stats from a Parliamentary Q&A a few weeks back.
August 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Calm down everyone
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Reform UK's new lawless campaign.
The case file they won't talk about... Joseph Farage, Nigel Farage's Nephew.
The case file they won't talk about... Joseph Farage, Nigel Farage's Nephew.
August 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Reform UK's new lawless campaign.
The case file they won't talk about... Joseph Farage, Nigel Farage's Nephew.
The case file they won't talk about... Joseph Farage, Nigel Farage's Nephew.
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My wife asked me what did Ozzie die of. Where do I start?
July 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
My wife asked me what did Ozzie die of. Where do I start?
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BREAKING: Diane Abbott becomes fifth MP to be suspended from the Labour Party this week
www.lbc.co.uk/politics/uk-...
www.lbc.co.uk/politics/uk-...
Diane Abbott becomes fifth MP to be suspended from the Labour Party this week
Diane Abbott has been suspended by the Labour Party for the second time, becoming the fifth MP to face action this week.
www.lbc.co.uk
July 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
BREAKING: Diane Abbott becomes fifth MP to be suspended from the Labour Party this week
www.lbc.co.uk/politics/uk-...
www.lbc.co.uk/politics/uk-...
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I've decided to leave the Labour Party, after over 31 years of membership. This wasn't an easy decision, but it certainly feels like the right thing for me to do.
I've written down a few thoughts on why I've come to this conclusion, which may be of interest to others who are in a similar position.
I've written down a few thoughts on why I've come to this conclusion, which may be of interest to others who are in a similar position.
Why I'm (Finally) Leaving the Labour Party
I've been a Labour member for 31 years, but now it's time to go.
open.substack.com
July 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
I've decided to leave the Labour Party, after over 31 years of membership. This wasn't an easy decision, but it certainly feels like the right thing for me to do.
I've written down a few thoughts on why I've come to this conclusion, which may be of interest to others who are in a similar position.
I've written down a few thoughts on why I've come to this conclusion, which may be of interest to others who are in a similar position.
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Proud to be British.
Britons are more regular swearers than Australians or Americans, but what are their top swear words?
Britons
F*ck: 67% use regularly
Sh*t: 65%
Bloody: 54%
Australians
Sh*t: 61%
F*ck: 56%
Bullsh*t: 52%
Americans
Damn: 55%
Sh*t: 54%
F*ck: 47%
👇 more in chart below
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
Britons
F*ck: 67% use regularly
Sh*t: 65%
Bloody: 54%
Australians
Sh*t: 61%
F*ck: 56%
Bullsh*t: 52%
Americans
Damn: 55%
Sh*t: 54%
F*ck: 47%
👇 more in chart below
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
July 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Proud to be British.
I went to the doctor today. Not because I am ill. I’m 60 and they called me. I went in for a health check. They took my bloods, checked my blood pressure, weight, exercise regime, and (ahem) drinking. Turns out my blood pressure is high. I have no insurance, but not charge. Jealous USA friends?
July 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I went to the doctor today. Not because I am ill. I’m 60 and they called me. I went in for a health check. They took my bloods, checked my blood pressure, weight, exercise regime, and (ahem) drinking. Turns out my blood pressure is high. I have no insurance, but not charge. Jealous USA friends?
Looking forward to seeing Bob Vylan and Kneecap being invited to perform at Glastonbury when they’re in their 80s.
June 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Looking forward to seeing Bob Vylan and Kneecap being invited to perform at Glastonbury when they’re in their 80s.
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This will probably come as no surprise to anyone but..
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
Majority of Brits think Brexit has been a failure
www.independent.co.uk
June 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This will probably come as no surprise to anyone but..
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/new...
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In his early writings Marx used the phrase ‘playthings of alien forces’ to describe alienation under capitalism. That’s how it feels for everyone - albeit to greater or lesser degrees - right now.
June 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM
In his early writings Marx used the phrase ‘playthings of alien forces’ to describe alienation under capitalism. That’s how it feels for everyone - albeit to greater or lesser degrees - right now.
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I know your time is precious and all that, but I can assure you that this is worth 100 hours of doomscrolling.
this is gold 🤣. the political clarity is unmatched. i need the daily digest.
June 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I know your time is precious and all that, but I can assure you that this is worth 100 hours of doomscrolling.
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The Dunbar number says humans can only maintain about 150 meaningful relationships. What does that number mean for bosses? Listen to the latest episode of our “Boss Class” podcast https://econ.trib.al/yUFhyT6
Meet the boss: Robin Dunbar, evolutionary psychologist
How many close relationships can a person really have?
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June 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The Dunbar number says humans can only maintain about 150 meaningful relationships. What does that number mean for bosses? Listen to the latest episode of our “Boss Class” podcast https://econ.trib.al/yUFhyT6
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Department of Philosophy at Warwick celebrates its 60th anniversary in Senate House @uolpress.bsky.social with speeches on why #philosophymatters by Qassim Cassam, Heather Widdows, @guylongworth.bsky.social and @mmmccabe.bsky.social
June 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Department of Philosophy at Warwick celebrates its 60th anniversary in Senate House @uolpress.bsky.social with speeches on why #philosophymatters by Qassim Cassam, Heather Widdows, @guylongworth.bsky.social and @mmmccabe.bsky.social