Paul Murray
@paulmurray.bsky.social
Astronomy, Astrophotography, Fulham FC, Bundesliga, Opera, Travel, Gardening, Running. 🌈 🇮🇪
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Can someone ask Farage or Zia Yusuf why, if they're so concerned about incitement to violence, they had Lucy Connolly as a guest star at their conference?
October 1, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Can someone ask Farage or Zia Yusuf why, if they're so concerned about incitement to violence, they had Lucy Connolly as a guest star at their conference?
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Young’s opinion, which rules that the Trump admin illegally targeted pro-Palestinian students for deportation, is absolutely scathing.
“In all our history we have never tolerated an armed masked secret police…ICE brings indelible obloquy to this administration and everyone who works in it.”
“In all our history we have never tolerated an armed masked secret police…ICE brings indelible obloquy to this administration and everyone who works in it.”
September 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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NEW: When Labour voters were asked why they believed things were getting worse for the UK, they overwhelmingly cited Brexit as the number one cause, with 69 per cent naming the decision to leave the European Union as the main reason behind the country’s problems.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Britain is going backwards under Starmer, Labour voters say
Disappointing figures come on the eve of a crucial Labour Party Conference
inews.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
NEW: When Labour voters were asked why they believed things were getting worse for the UK, they overwhelmingly cited Brexit as the number one cause, with 69 per cent naming the decision to leave the European Union as the main reason behind the country’s problems.
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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I still can't quite believe that the very first attacks from Labour on Farage's bonkers idea to kick millions of people with INDEFINITE right to remain out of the UK were to argue that it's infeasible and wouldn't save anything like the amount he claimed.
How about:
- It's WRONG
- It's IMMORAL
?
How about:
- It's WRONG
- It's IMMORAL
?
September 23, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I still can't quite believe that the very first attacks from Labour on Farage's bonkers idea to kick millions of people with INDEFINITE right to remain out of the UK were to argue that it's infeasible and wouldn't save anything like the amount he claimed.
How about:
- It's WRONG
- It's IMMORAL
?
How about:
- It's WRONG
- It's IMMORAL
?
The Bubble Nebula imaged last night from my Bortle 8 backyard in London.
Esprit 100ED
Sightron LPS-C1 Filter
180x120 secs
#Astrophotography
Esprit 100ED
Sightron LPS-C1 Filter
180x120 secs
#Astrophotography
September 22, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The Bubble Nebula imaged last night from my Bortle 8 backyard in London.
Esprit 100ED
Sightron LPS-C1 Filter
180x120 secs
#Astrophotography
Esprit 100ED
Sightron LPS-C1 Filter
180x120 secs
#Astrophotography
While taking a few photos of last night's lunar eclipse here in London (at 8.43pm local time) I happened to catch an image of a plane flying in front of the moon. #lunareclipse
September 8, 2025 at 6:42 AM
While taking a few photos of last night's lunar eclipse here in London (at 8.43pm local time) I happened to catch an image of a plane flying in front of the moon. #lunareclipse
First image of the season! We moved to South-West London (Bortle 8!!!). I set up the telescope to try out a new filter - a Sightron LPS-C1 that excludes the wavelengths in LED streetlights.This is the Fireworks Galaxy.
150x120 seconds
Esprit 100ED
Sightron LPS-C1
ZWO ASI 294MC-Pro
#Astrophotography
150x120 seconds
Esprit 100ED
Sightron LPS-C1
ZWO ASI 294MC-Pro
#Astrophotography
August 30, 2025 at 10:16 AM
First image of the season! We moved to South-West London (Bortle 8!!!). I set up the telescope to try out a new filter - a Sightron LPS-C1 that excludes the wavelengths in LED streetlights.This is the Fireworks Galaxy.
150x120 seconds
Esprit 100ED
Sightron LPS-C1
ZWO ASI 294MC-Pro
#Astrophotography
150x120 seconds
Esprit 100ED
Sightron LPS-C1
ZWO ASI 294MC-Pro
#Astrophotography
Excellent #HistoricalFiction book set largely in the area of North-West Ireland I grew up in, but in 60AD! Great characters, lots of genuine historical detail, and a well-written narrative.
US: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-oak-an...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Oak-Eagles-B...
US: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-oak-an...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Oak-Eagles-B...
August 11, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Excellent #HistoricalFiction book set largely in the area of North-West Ireland I grew up in, but in 60AD! Great characters, lots of genuine historical detail, and a well-written narrative.
US: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-oak-an...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Oak-Eagles-B...
US: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-oak-an...
UK: www.amazon.co.uk/Oak-Eagles-B...
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As Trump heads to the so-called “grand opening” of the Florida migrant facility, this definition - from the Holocaust Memorial Museum - needs to be widely shared and understood.
July 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
As Trump heads to the so-called “grand opening” of the Florida migrant facility, this definition - from the Holocaust Memorial Museum - needs to be widely shared and understood.
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A reminder that the Washington Post endorsed confirming Pam Bondi. Support pro-democracy independent media.
June 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A reminder that the Washington Post endorsed confirming Pam Bondi. Support pro-democracy independent media.
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From relief to horror: Gazans met with gunfire at aid sites
From relief to horror: Gazans met with gunfire at aid sites
Eight Palestinians speak about their attempt to reach the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation site in western Rafah over the past week
www.irishtimes.com
June 8, 2025 at 7:12 AM
From relief to horror: Gazans met with gunfire at aid sites
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Given how unpopular Starmer is this is quite a reflection on Farage and Badenoch.
May 27, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Given how unpopular Starmer is this is quite a reflection on Farage and Badenoch.
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"The Agriculture Department will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their products, halting a Biden Administration effort to prevent food poisoning from contaminated meat."
www.seattletimes.com/business/usd...
www.seattletimes.com/business/usd...
USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
The Agriculture Department says it is withdrawing a plan to limit salmonella bacteria in poultry products.
www.seattletimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 1:32 AM
"The Agriculture Department will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their products, halting a Biden Administration effort to prevent food poisoning from contaminated meat."
www.seattletimes.com/business/usd...
www.seattletimes.com/business/usd...
The Pinwheel Galaxy imaged last night from my Bortle 5 backyard in Southern England. Esprit 100ED, ASI 662MC Planetary, no filter. 210x120 secs. #Astrophotography
March 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The Pinwheel Galaxy imaged last night from my Bortle 5 backyard in Southern England. Esprit 100ED, ASI 662MC Planetary, no filter. 210x120 secs. #Astrophotography
A few unusually clear nights here in Southern England during "Galaxy Season". Here's The Whirlpool Galaxy imaged last night from my Bortle 5 backyard. Esprit 100ED, ASI 662MC Planetary, No filter. 200x120secs. #Astrophotography
March 3, 2025 at 8:19 AM
A few unusually clear nights here in Southern England during "Galaxy Season". Here's The Whirlpool Galaxy imaged last night from my Bortle 5 backyard. Esprit 100ED, ASI 662MC Planetary, No filter. 200x120secs. #Astrophotography
The Leo Triplet imaged last night from my backyard in Wokingham. Esprit 100ED, ASI 294MC Pro, no filter. There was some random fog blowing through which I think has resulted in some blurring. #astrophotography
March 1, 2025 at 8:19 AM
The Leo Triplet imaged last night from my backyard in Wokingham. Esprit 100ED, ASI 294MC Pro, no filter. There was some random fog blowing through which I think has resulted in some blurring. #astrophotography
Unbelievable. Donald Trump has been invited to a state visit to the UK. We should not be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate this man. Agree? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
No second state visit for Trump
This is UNBELIEVABLE. Keir Starmer has just handed Donald Trump a letter from King Charles, inviting him for a second state visit to the UK. It’s totally unprecedented, and I was so outraged when I he...
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Unbelievable. Donald Trump has been invited to a state visit to the UK. We should not be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate this man. Agree? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
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Here's the executive order just signed by Trump.
One of the defining features of fascism is that the discretionary power of the leader always prevails over the rule of law.
One of the defining features of fascism is that the discretionary power of the leader always prevails over the rule of law.
February 19, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Here's the executive order just signed by Trump.
One of the defining features of fascism is that the discretionary power of the leader always prevails over the rule of law.
One of the defining features of fascism is that the discretionary power of the leader always prevails over the rule of law.
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President Macron, "2 million people in Gaza"
"You can't get rid of Palestinians and push them out"
"They have a legitimate right to live there, to be recognised by everybody"
"We have to respect the willingness of the Palestinian people to have a state"
"You can't get rid of Palestinians and push them out"
"They have a legitimate right to live there, to be recognised by everybody"
"We have to respect the willingness of the Palestinian people to have a state"
February 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
President Macron, "2 million people in Gaza"
"You can't get rid of Palestinians and push them out"
"They have a legitimate right to live there, to be recognised by everybody"
"We have to respect the willingness of the Palestinian people to have a state"
"You can't get rid of Palestinians and push them out"
"They have a legitimate right to live there, to be recognised by everybody"
"We have to respect the willingness of the Palestinian people to have a state"
Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Threads) has now explicitly removed hate speech protection for LGBTQI+ people in the USA. Hate speech legislation in the EU prevents this policy there. American minorities are in for a torrid time. glaad.org/releases/met...
GLAAD RESPONSE: META AND MARK ZUCKERBERG REMOVE LONG-STANDING ANTI-LGBTQ HATE SPEECH POLICIES AFTER ANNOUNCING END OF FACT-CHECKING PROGRAM | GLAAD
Meta Quietly Removes Major Sections of Hateful Conduct Policies Protecting LGBTQ People and Other Marginalized People GLAAD: “Zuckerberg’s removal of fact-checking programs and industry-standard hate ...
glaad.org
January 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Threads) has now explicitly removed hate speech protection for LGBTQI+ people in the USA. Hate speech legislation in the EU prevents this policy there. American minorities are in for a torrid time. glaad.org/releases/met...
A rare combination of new moon and clear skies gave me the chance to image the famous Horsehead Nebula. This was taken with no filter under Bortle 5 using a cheap "planetary" camera (ASI 662MC) on a Skywatcher 100ED. 90x120secs. #Astrophotography
January 4, 2025 at 9:04 AM
A rare combination of new moon and clear skies gave me the chance to image the famous Horsehead Nebula. This was taken with no filter under Bortle 5 using a cheap "planetary" camera (ASI 662MC) on a Skywatcher 100ED. 90x120secs. #Astrophotography
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The UK parliament has joined Bluesky, with proper verified domains and everything:
• @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
• @houseoflords.parliament.uk
• @ukparliament.parliament.uk
• @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk
• @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
• @houseoflords.parliament.uk
• @ukparliament.parliament.uk
• @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk
December 10, 2024 at 2:52 PM
The UK parliament has joined Bluesky, with proper verified domains and everything:
• @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
• @houseoflords.parliament.uk
• @ukparliament.parliament.uk
• @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk
• @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
• @houseoflords.parliament.uk
• @ukparliament.parliament.uk
• @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk
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Hey @bsky.app! My name's Jamie, and I'm a world traveling opera singer who would love to connect with people who love classical music, cats, drag, and any number of nerdtastic subjects (current obsession: astrophysics!) 😊 Drop a line and say hi!
November 18, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Hey @bsky.app! My name's Jamie, and I'm a world traveling opera singer who would love to connect with people who love classical music, cats, drag, and any number of nerdtastic subjects (current obsession: astrophysics!) 😊 Drop a line and say hi!