Robert Woolley 🇬🇧🇮🇪
@robertwoolley.bsky.social
Cynical mid-50 something -Gen X'er. British/English/Irish 48er. Personal politics complex. Undiagnosed Aspergers. Transport person who became a software dev in late 40s.
Brent, London/Dublin/Kilkenny/ASEAN. (But mainly Brent).
Blocks arseholes.
Brent, London/Dublin/Kilkenny/ASEAN. (But mainly Brent).
Blocks arseholes.
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Reeves’ budget drives economic growth by creating exciting new business opportunities! Disaffected yoof flash mob for hire (county lines dealer in BMW extra)! Fake negative Ofsted report on highly-rated local state school! Temporary urban farm with pigs and loud cockerel! Bell ringers!
November 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Reeves’ budget drives economic growth by creating exciting new business opportunities! Disaffected yoof flash mob for hire (county lines dealer in BMW extra)! Fake negative Ofsted report on highly-rated local state school! Temporary urban farm with pigs and loud cockerel! Bell ringers!
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Nothing but luxury aura with this feline. Opulence and adoration!
Oxmas is here - our seasonal celebration for students before term ends next week....
November 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Nothing but luxury aura with this feline. Opulence and adoration!
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There is but one true chef.
November 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
There is but one true chef.
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I mean it is objectively hilarious that the media and government are trying to hype the OBR leak as a cybersecurity thing
When any digital manager at a large institution could tell you in about ten minutes.
Less if I knew what CMS it was.
When any digital manager at a large institution could tell you in about ten minutes.
Less if I knew what CMS it was.
Being very "well, actually", and going just by www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... - my gut feeling is that it was working as designed... it just wasn't designed for these conditions.
You know this area well, is the investigation result likely to be published?
You know this area well, is the investigation result likely to be published?
OBR calls in cyber expert over botched release of Budget analysis
Rachel Reeves's statement was thrown into chaos after journalists were able to access the document early.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I mean it is objectively hilarious that the media and government are trying to hype the OBR leak as a cybersecurity thing
When any digital manager at a large institution could tell you in about ten minutes.
Less if I knew what CMS it was.
When any digital manager at a large institution could tell you in about ten minutes.
Less if I knew what CMS it was.
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Wishing all my friends in the US who celebrate Thanksgiving a delicious and relaxing day. Please reply with any picture of cats (or other, lesser animals) eyeing up huge turkeys and marshmallow yams.
a cat with its mouth open and the words feed me hooman
ALT: a cat with its mouth open and the words feed me hooman
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Wishing all my friends in the US who celebrate Thanksgiving a delicious and relaxing day. Please reply with any picture of cats (or other, lesser animals) eyeing up huge turkeys and marshmallow yams.
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UK expected to scale back proposals to limit jury trials on.ft.com/3M2jLaW
UK expected to scale back proposals to limit jury trials
Justice minister David Lammy’s push for more judge-only hearings for less serious crimes angers senior legal figures
on.ft.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
UK expected to scale back proposals to limit jury trials on.ft.com/3M2jLaW
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NEW | Wading through coverage of the Budget…
THE BUDGET, THE BRITISH PRESS, AND THE LONG SHADOW OF BENEFITS STREET
Why a TV show from 2014 is still easy shorthand for creating division.
brokenbottleboy.substack.com/p/the-budget...
THE BUDGET, THE BRITISH PRESS, AND THE LONG SHADOW OF BENEFITS STREET
Why a TV show from 2014 is still easy shorthand for creating division.
brokenbottleboy.substack.com/p/the-budget...
The budget, the British press, and the long shadow of Benefits Street
Why a TV show from 2014 is still easy shorthand for creating division.
brokenbottleboy.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:22 AM
NEW | Wading through coverage of the Budget…
THE BUDGET, THE BRITISH PRESS, AND THE LONG SHADOW OF BENEFITS STREET
Why a TV show from 2014 is still easy shorthand for creating division.
brokenbottleboy.substack.com/p/the-budget...
THE BUDGET, THE BRITISH PRESS, AND THE LONG SHADOW OF BENEFITS STREET
Why a TV show from 2014 is still easy shorthand for creating division.
brokenbottleboy.substack.com/p/the-budget...
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🚨FORTY MILLION APPOINTMENTS🚨
2/3 of the population in one month 🤯
‘Lazy, laggards, stuck in the 20th century’ Wes
GPs & their teams are not getting thanks but worse they are not getting the resources & criticised for asking for help
🚨FORTY MILLION APPOINTMENTS🚨
digital.nhs.uk/data-and-inf...
2/3 of the population in one month 🤯
‘Lazy, laggards, stuck in the 20th century’ Wes
GPs & their teams are not getting thanks but worse they are not getting the resources & criticised for asking for help
🚨FORTY MILLION APPOINTMENTS🚨
digital.nhs.uk/data-and-inf...
November 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
🚨FORTY MILLION APPOINTMENTS🚨
2/3 of the population in one month 🤯
‘Lazy, laggards, stuck in the 20th century’ Wes
GPs & their teams are not getting thanks but worse they are not getting the resources & criticised for asking for help
🚨FORTY MILLION APPOINTMENTS🚨
digital.nhs.uk/data-and-inf...
2/3 of the population in one month 🤯
‘Lazy, laggards, stuck in the 20th century’ Wes
GPs & their teams are not getting thanks but worse they are not getting the resources & criticised for asking for help
🚨FORTY MILLION APPOINTMENTS🚨
digital.nhs.uk/data-and-inf...
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Happy Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Happy Thanksgiving
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Castle of the day: Iznajar.
First built by the Muslims in the 8th century, it was held by the rebels during the rebellion of Ibn Hafsun around the turn of the 10th C, and then stood on the frontier of the Taifa of Granada (11 C) and the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada 13-15 C).
First built by the Muslims in the 8th century, it was held by the rebels during the rebellion of Ibn Hafsun around the turn of the 10th C, and then stood on the frontier of the Taifa of Granada (11 C) and the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada 13-15 C).
November 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Castle of the day: Iznajar.
First built by the Muslims in the 8th century, it was held by the rebels during the rebellion of Ibn Hafsun around the turn of the 10th C, and then stood on the frontier of the Taifa of Granada (11 C) and the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada 13-15 C).
First built by the Muslims in the 8th century, it was held by the rebels during the rebellion of Ibn Hafsun around the turn of the 10th C, and then stood on the frontier of the Taifa of Granada (11 C) and the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada 13-15 C).
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“Also for legal reasons, we’re not able to tell you what that line is.”
From a media law perspective: BS.
There is no "legal" reason for not publishing that line.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
From a media law perspective: BS.
There is no "legal" reason for not publishing that line.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC tells staff they cannot quote Trump line removed from Reith Lecture
Journalists not allowed to repeat Rutger Bregman’s corruption claims against US president in coverage of edit
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
“Also for legal reasons, we’re not able to tell you what that line is.”
From a media law perspective: BS.
There is no "legal" reason for not publishing that line.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
From a media law perspective: BS.
There is no "legal" reason for not publishing that line.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Isn't Iceland famous for not having an army?
LIVE: Iceland's Prime Minister and NATO Secretary in Reykjavik youtube.com/live/Rrely4M...
LIVE: Iceland's Prime Minister and NATO Secretary in Reykjavik
YouTube video by Reuters
youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Isn't Iceland famous for not having an army?
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A reminder of the close economic & cultural ties between the UK & Germany before WW1; the 1910 guide book for London based General Steam Navigation Co. printed by the noted Hannover colour printers König & Ebhardt with artwork by famous German marine artist Willy Stöwer.
↘️ flic.kr/p/2rHCVe3
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November 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
A reminder of the close economic & cultural ties between the UK & Germany before WW1; the 1910 guide book for London based General Steam Navigation Co. printed by the noted Hannover colour printers König & Ebhardt with artwork by famous German marine artist Willy Stöwer.
↘️ flic.kr/p/2rHCVe3
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He's consistent.
PUTIN: IT'S NO USE TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS WITH UKRAINIAN LEADERSHIP
November 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
He's consistent.
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‘Traitor’: US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call
Republicans and Democrats warn Witkoff ‘cannot be trusted’ after reportedly advising officials on peace plan.
Republicans and Democrats warn Witkoff ‘cannot be trusted’ after reportedly advising officials on peace plan.
‘Traitor’: US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call
Republicans and Democrats warn Witkoff ‘cannot be trusted’ after reportedly advising officials on peace plan
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM
‘Traitor’: US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call
Republicans and Democrats warn Witkoff ‘cannot be trusted’ after reportedly advising officials on peace plan.
Republicans and Democrats warn Witkoff ‘cannot be trusted’ after reportedly advising officials on peace plan.
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Happy Thanksgiving, Cincinnati! Fly safely!
November 27, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, Cincinnati! Fly safely!
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If one Afghan nationalist shooter means all Afghan nationalists are evil, wait until I tell you about white male shooters.
November 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
If one Afghan nationalist shooter means all Afghan nationalists are evil, wait until I tell you about white male shooters.
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Absolutely brilliant history of Alternative Comedy from a moment when it was clear they weren't going anywhere but hadn't had enough time to rewrite history or build their own myth yet (even Ben Elton!), with tons on long-lost comedians and stage shows.
timworthington.org/2018/08/25/t...
timworthington.org/2018/08/25/t...
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Absolutely brilliant history of Alternative Comedy from a moment when it was clear they weren't going anywhere but hadn't had enough time to rewrite history or build their own myth yet (even Ben Elton!), with tons on long-lost comedians and stage shows.
timworthington.org/2018/08/25/t...
timworthington.org/2018/08/25/t...
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British globe trekker faces changed world on final leg of 27-year journey reut.rs/4pzHNbB
British globe trekker faces changed world on final leg of 27-year journey
Karl Bushby, a British ex-paratrooper who set out in 1998 to walk around the world, is on the final stretch of his 27-year-long trek home, and trying to cope with social media pressure in a world that has changed profoundly.
reut.rs
November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
British globe trekker faces changed world on final leg of 27-year journey reut.rs/4pzHNbB
Three? Luxury.
Lol. I had lunch in Ireland on Sunday and had three potato dishes offered. Mashed, roast, and dauphinoise. This is considered normal there.
November 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Three? Luxury.
“Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnel restoration saga cost £11m more than planned”
What *IS* wrong with British infrastructure projects these days??
What *IS* wrong with British infrastructure projects these days??
North East: Tunnel restoration final cost
Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnel restoration saga cost £11m more than planned
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Not to mention Random Capitalisation.
When the strongest argument for your policy is a list of lies (I count 7) and exaggerations (another 5), you reveal more than a wonky list of truths ever would.
November 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Not to mention Random Capitalisation.
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me when i have no institutional bias
November 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM
me when i have no institutional bias
Good with Gentleman's Relish.
November 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Good with Gentleman's Relish.