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@coldwarcliff.bsky.social
Drinking beer, riding bikes and fixing stuff.
Post about active travel, music and a bit of tech and politics. And riding bikes. And drinking beer.
Post about active travel, music and a bit of tech and politics. And riding bikes. And drinking beer.
There’s nothing like a Telegraph money piece to bring out a huge orchestra of tiny violins.
Fuck these people. How have they got so little self awareness that they’ll put their pictures in the national press?
Fuck these people. How have they got so little self awareness that they’ll put their pictures in the national press?
Just cancel your Netflix subscription and stop buying avocados. You'll be fine
November 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
There’s nothing like a Telegraph money piece to bring out a huge orchestra of tiny violins.
Fuck these people. How have they got so little self awareness that they’ll put their pictures in the national press?
Fuck these people. How have they got so little self awareness that they’ll put their pictures in the national press?
You know, what the tax system needs is more complexity and weird cliff edges.
FFS. Again.
FFS. Again.
People deriving income solely from state pension won’t be taxed, says chancellor
Clarification creates prospect of two-tier system for retirees solely on new state pension and those on private schemes
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
You know, what the tax system needs is more complexity and weird cliff edges.
FFS. Again.
FFS. Again.
This is one hell of a diss track. Cuts to the bone.
“The only thing you did was yesterday”
“that sound you make is musak to my ears”
They were in the biggest band the world had ever seen together for decade.
“The only thing you did was yesterday”
“that sound you make is musak to my ears”
They were in the biggest band the world had ever seen together for decade.
How Do You Sleep? (Remastered 2010)
YouTube video by John Lennon - Topic
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
This is one hell of a diss track. Cuts to the bone.
“The only thing you did was yesterday”
“that sound you make is musak to my ears”
They were in the biggest band the world had ever seen together for decade.
“The only thing you did was yesterday”
“that sound you make is musak to my ears”
They were in the biggest band the world had ever seen together for decade.
I can sympathise with this line of thought.
Discworld QOTD, from Sourcery
“‘I’m not going to ride on a magic carpet!’ he hissed. ‘I’m afraid of grounds!’
‘You mean heights,’ said Conina. ‘And stop being silly.’
‘I know what I mean! It’s the grounds that kill you.’”
“‘I’m not going to ride on a magic carpet!’ he hissed. ‘I’m afraid of grounds!’
‘You mean heights,’ said Conina. ‘And stop being silly.’
‘I know what I mean! It’s the grounds that kill you.’”
Discworld QOTD, from Interesting Times
“‘Am I alone in thinking, by the way, that it doesn’t add to the status of the University to have an ape on the faculty?’
‘Yes,’ said Ridcully flatly. ‘You are. We’ve got the only librarian who can rip off your arm with his leg. People respect that.’”
“‘Am I alone in thinking, by the way, that it doesn’t add to the status of the University to have an ape on the faculty?’
‘Yes,’ said Ridcully flatly. ‘You are. We’ve got the only librarian who can rip off your arm with his leg. People respect that.’”
November 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I can sympathise with this line of thought.
Looks at reform gaining control of English councils.
(Thread of lovely quotes from Dr Who)
(Thread of lovely quotes from Dr Who)
To the American right: “You don’t want to take over the universe. You wouldn’t know what to do with it beyond shout at it.”
November 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Looks at reform gaining control of English councils.
(Thread of lovely quotes from Dr Who)
(Thread of lovely quotes from Dr Who)
Interesting that these delivery robots are being used on the pavement. I can't find any type approval or permissions.
I did find a 2022 Cambridge Council doc that says the DfT advised as yet no legal definition but they were likely motor vehicles and not permitted on pavement.
I did find a 2022 Cambridge Council doc that says the DfT advised as yet no legal definition but they were likely motor vehicles and not permitted on pavement.
November 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Interesting that these delivery robots are being used on the pavement. I can't find any type approval or permissions.
I did find a 2022 Cambridge Council doc that says the DfT advised as yet no legal definition but they were likely motor vehicles and not permitted on pavement.
I did find a 2022 Cambridge Council doc that says the DfT advised as yet no legal definition but they were likely motor vehicles and not permitted on pavement.
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We’ve mapped the mansion tax.
You can see who's paying - which constituency, which postcode - and how many "mansions" are near you.
Full interactive map here 👇
You can see who's paying - which constituency, which postcode - and how many "mansions" are near you.
Full interactive map here 👇
November 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
We’ve mapped the mansion tax.
You can see who's paying - which constituency, which postcode - and how many "mansions" are near you.
Full interactive map here 👇
You can see who's paying - which constituency, which postcode - and how many "mansions" are near you.
Full interactive map here 👇
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It's time to be nice about the Budget.
The council tax surcharge is a good policy. Very compromised/imperfect, but still good policy.
This is why:
The council tax surcharge is a good policy. Very compromised/imperfect, but still good policy.
This is why:
November 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
It's time to be nice about the Budget.
The council tax surcharge is a good policy. Very compromised/imperfect, but still good policy.
This is why:
The council tax surcharge is a good policy. Very compromised/imperfect, but still good policy.
This is why:
Anyone know if this is genuine?
There’s clearly loads of outrage farming on social media. It definitely generates clicks but does it actually make real money?
There are people who make a living from YouTube videos, but short form stuff on twitter and FB?
There’s clearly loads of outrage farming on social media. It definitely generates clicks but does it actually make real money?
There are people who make a living from YouTube videos, but short form stuff on twitter and FB?
How racist AI Facebook posts made one Sri Lankan influencer rich
The content creator made his fortune from racist Facebook groups aimed at Brits; now he’s sharing his formula
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Anyone know if this is genuine?
There’s clearly loads of outrage farming on social media. It definitely generates clicks but does it actually make real money?
There are people who make a living from YouTube videos, but short form stuff on twitter and FB?
There’s clearly loads of outrage farming on social media. It definitely generates clicks but does it actually make real money?
There are people who make a living from YouTube videos, but short form stuff on twitter and FB?
Another brilliant @wrongtom.bsky.social thread. Half are news to me, the others I’d never dug into.
Love the video for justice vs simian as well.
Love the video for justice vs simian as well.
In my top 5 of tracks which are actually remixes of remixes
November 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Another brilliant @wrongtom.bsky.social thread. Half are news to me, the others I’d never dug into.
Love the video for justice vs simian as well.
Love the video for justice vs simian as well.
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Happy Stranger Things night
November 27, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Happy Stranger Things night
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I hate vox pops as they are often ill- informed, unrepresentative and smack of lazy journalism. As Sid Vicious once said: “I’ve met the man in the street, and he’s a cunt”.
Just tell me what happened, and why it’s important.
Just tell me what happened, and why it’s important.
November 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I hate vox pops as they are often ill- informed, unrepresentative and smack of lazy journalism. As Sid Vicious once said: “I’ve met the man in the street, and he’s a cunt”.
Just tell me what happened, and why it’s important.
Just tell me what happened, and why it’s important.
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The modal British voter thinks that pensioners are the group who gets the least good deal from the state! You can't have a serious conversation either about shrinking the state or expanding the tax base from that starting point!
November 27, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The modal British voter thinks that pensioners are the group who gets the least good deal from the state! You can't have a serious conversation either about shrinking the state or expanding the tax base from that starting point!
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this high quality gag came from someone who is also here but as he hasn’t posted it himself I assume he doesn’t want to be tagged to share in the glory
October 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
this high quality gag came from someone who is also here but as he hasn’t posted it himself I assume he doesn’t want to be tagged to share in the glory
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Every version of this story is some version of ‘well you couldn’t expect me to be able to afford to buy the house I currently own’ and yes that is the point welcome to the housing crisis.
‘I don’t live in a mansion. It’s a 1930s house’: Richmond residents react to council tax rise
‘I don’t live in a mansion. It’s a 1930s house’: Richmond residents react to council tax rise
Rachel Reeves’s new council tax surcharge on homes worth £2m or more earns mixed reception in well-heeled London borough
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Every version of this story is some version of ‘well you couldn’t expect me to be able to afford to buy the house I currently own’ and yes that is the point welcome to the housing crisis.
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"But Charlie!" you may say, "why should *I* care about the Tanzania People's Defence Force!?" Well let me tell you a few cool things about them!
1. Following independence most African states just inherited whatever colonial troops existed as their militaries. This often led to coups and mutinies.
1. Following independence most African states just inherited whatever colonial troops existed as their militaries. This often led to coups and mutinies.
Whooooo! Although I know other folks have already gotten it, my author copies finally arrived. It's been a long road and it still feels unreal to actually have the physical copies in hand!
September 28, 2024 at 7:38 PM
"But Charlie!" you may say, "why should *I* care about the Tanzania People's Defence Force!?" Well let me tell you a few cool things about them!
1. Following independence most African states just inherited whatever colonial troops existed as their militaries. This often led to coups and mutinies.
1. Following independence most African states just inherited whatever colonial troops existed as their militaries. This often led to coups and mutinies.
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Big news from Wales.
Side road zebra crossings as an option where both roads are 20mph are on their way 🦓
Another tool in the box, but I'd recommend contextual use because they are not a universal solution.
www.gov.wales/written-stat...
Side road zebra crossings as an option where both roads are 20mph are on their way 🦓
Another tool in the box, but I'd recommend contextual use because they are not a universal solution.
www.gov.wales/written-stat...
Written Statement: Side Road Zebra Crossings in Wales | GOV.WALES
Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
www.gov.wales
November 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Big news from Wales.
Side road zebra crossings as an option where both roads are 20mph are on their way 🦓
Another tool in the box, but I'd recommend contextual use because they are not a universal solution.
www.gov.wales/written-stat...
Side road zebra crossings as an option where both roads are 20mph are on their way 🦓
Another tool in the box, but I'd recommend contextual use because they are not a universal solution.
www.gov.wales/written-stat...
Mountain biking is a great way to meet people. The last few weeks I've met 2 paramedics, lots of nurses, maxillofacial specialists and an orthopaedic surgeon. I thought I met Jesus at one point but on reflection it was probably just the morphine.
November 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Mountain biking is a great way to meet people. The last few weeks I've met 2 paramedics, lots of nurses, maxillofacial specialists and an orthopaedic surgeon. I thought I met Jesus at one point but on reflection it was probably just the morphine.
Just another bit of stupid complexity in the tax system which really should be driven by ridiculous politically driven bungs like this.
November 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Just another bit of stupid complexity in the tax system which really should be driven by ridiculous politically driven bungs like this.
Which are annoying for people with tiny Ltd companies (esp stuff like freehold co’s) but insignificant for bigger companies who do this to hide financial issues.
doubling the rate of CT late filing penalties
(which, tbf, have been £100 since I started in 2000)
(which, tbf, have been £100 since I started in 2000)
November 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Which are annoying for people with tiny Ltd companies (esp stuff like freehold co’s) but insignificant for bigger companies who do this to hide financial issues.
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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I think at this point if you're including Diane Abbott - a woman who has never held government office, has been a backbencher since 2020, and is scarcely a government ally - on your list of political wrongdoers, we all know exactly what your real concerns are
November 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I think at this point if you're including Diane Abbott - a woman who has never held government office, has been a backbencher since 2020, and is scarcely a government ally - on your list of political wrongdoers, we all know exactly what your real concerns are
What a surprise. Fuel duty cut to be extended. Again.
No, again?
I think Duncan Weldon termed this "the stupidest chart" once.
I think Duncan Weldon termed this "the stupidest chart" once.
November 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
What a surprise. Fuel duty cut to be extended. Again.
It amazes me that people will publish their idiocy like this as well: 800k of the increase in value of the house was NOT “money they’d worked hard for” at all - it was unearned, untaxed, gain (and that’s accounting for inflation)
And they had nearly 100k in cash handy to pay the up front tax
And they had nearly 100k in cash handy to pay the up front tax
November 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM
It amazes me that people will publish their idiocy like this as well: 800k of the increase in value of the house was NOT “money they’d worked hard for” at all - it was unearned, untaxed, gain (and that’s accounting for inflation)
And they had nearly 100k in cash handy to pay the up front tax
And they had nearly 100k in cash handy to pay the up front tax