Dan Etchells
@danetchells.bsky.social
Retired civil servant.
Bit of walking & cycling.
Red wine. Cherry & White rugby.
Bit of walking & cycling.
Red wine. Cherry & White rugby.
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Daisy Cooper, "In 2017 there was not a single asylum seeker that arrived on a boat"
"Today we have 46,000 a year"
"And do you know why?"
"Brexit"
"Pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage"
*audience erupts in applause" #BBCQT
"Today we have 46,000 a year"
"And do you know why?"
"Brexit"
"Pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage"
*audience erupts in applause" #BBCQT
December 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Daisy Cooper, "In 2017 there was not a single asylum seeker that arrived on a boat"
"Today we have 46,000 a year"
"And do you know why?"
"Brexit"
"Pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage"
*audience erupts in applause" #BBCQT
"Today we have 46,000 a year"
"And do you know why?"
"Brexit"
"Pushed through by Boris Johnson and championed by Nigel Farage"
*audience erupts in applause" #BBCQT
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Salma Shah (ex Tory advisor) & Caroline Flint (ex Lab MP) both agree Israel should be allowed to compete in Eurovision
They're wrong. Israel should be kicked out of not just Eurovision but all cultural & sporting events. Back BDS #GMB
They're wrong. Israel should be kicked out of not just Eurovision but all cultural & sporting events. Back BDS #GMB
December 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Salma Shah (ex Tory advisor) & Caroline Flint (ex Lab MP) both agree Israel should be allowed to compete in Eurovision
They're wrong. Israel should be kicked out of not just Eurovision but all cultural & sporting events. Back BDS #GMB
They're wrong. Israel should be kicked out of not just Eurovision but all cultural & sporting events. Back BDS #GMB
"A minimalist statement or just Pantonedeaf? ‘Cloud dancer’ shade of white named Pantone’s 2026 colour of the year."
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
A minimalist statement or just Pantonedeaf? ‘Cloud dancer’ shade of white named Pantone’s 2026 colour of the year
Wait, what? You mean … white? Are they trolling us? Emma Joyce explains all to Nick Miller
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:05 AM
"A minimalist statement or just Pantonedeaf? ‘Cloud dancer’ shade of white named Pantone’s 2026 colour of the year."
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
'A chance'?? Yes - a 100% chance!!
December 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
'A chance'?? Yes - a 100% chance!!
Speed camera. Longford Lane / A40. 11.45 4/12/25
December 4, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Speed camera. Longford Lane / A40. 11.45 4/12/25
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Delighted to publish this personal essay by me and John: Getting Britain out of the hole.
We wanted to write something quite readable that covers the big picture of the UK’s economic struggles. Hopefully we’ve managed at least one of those!
@johnspringford.bsky.social
getting-out-of-the-hole.uk
We wanted to write something quite readable that covers the big picture of the UK’s economic struggles. Hopefully we’ve managed at least one of those!
@johnspringford.bsky.social
getting-out-of-the-hole.uk
November 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Delighted to publish this personal essay by me and John: Getting Britain out of the hole.
We wanted to write something quite readable that covers the big picture of the UK’s economic struggles. Hopefully we’ve managed at least one of those!
@johnspringford.bsky.social
getting-out-of-the-hole.uk
We wanted to write something quite readable that covers the big picture of the UK’s economic struggles. Hopefully we’ve managed at least one of those!
@johnspringford.bsky.social
getting-out-of-the-hole.uk
I seem to have spent 18.4% of 2025 (so far) listening to music... Wonder if I can make it 20% by the end of the year??
December 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I seem to have spent 18.4% of 2025 (so far) listening to music... Wonder if I can make it 20% by the end of the year??
Wednesday morning, Trend Setters... A couple of sunny, cold miles with the Hairy Genius... 😎
December 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Wednesday morning, Trend Setters... A couple of sunny, cold miles with the Hairy Genius... 😎
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NEW: If you have *any* interest in the Nathan Gill story, you need to look at this.
We’ve put all the dates into a timeline & it’s incredibly revealing.
1/
www.thenerve.news/p/nathan-gil...
We’ve put all the dates into a timeline & it’s incredibly revealing.
1/
www.thenerve.news/p/nathan-gil...
Reform UK and Russian bribes: a Nathan Gill timeline
As Reform’s former leader in Wales is sentenced to ten and a half years for taking bribes from a pro-Russian actor, here's a chronology of his actions and the wider context of Putin, Ukraine and Brexi...
www.thenerve.news
November 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
NEW: If you have *any* interest in the Nathan Gill story, you need to look at this.
We’ve put all the dates into a timeline & it’s incredibly revealing.
1/
www.thenerve.news/p/nathan-gil...
We’ve put all the dates into a timeline & it’s incredibly revealing.
1/
www.thenerve.news/p/nathan-gil...
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Nightmare before Christmas ☠️ 🌲
Happy holidays, everyone.
Happy holidays, everyone.
December 3, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Nightmare before Christmas ☠️ 🌲
Happy holidays, everyone.
Happy holidays, everyone.
Tuesday morning, Trend Setters - a very nice few miles from Cinderford to Staple-edge Wood and back... 😎
December 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Tuesday morning, Trend Setters - a very nice few miles from Cinderford to Staple-edge Wood and back... 😎
"Larry Achiampong art causes ‘outrage’ after replacing Queen Elizabeth portrait at Foreign Office.
British-Ghanaian artist says media coverage of his work links to growing anti-immigrant sentiment."
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
British-Ghanaian artist says media coverage of his work links to growing anti-immigrant sentiment."
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Larry Achiampong art causes ‘outrage’ after replacing Queen Elizabeth portrait at Foreign Office
British-Ghanaian artist says media coverage of his work links to growing anti-immigrant sentiment
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
"Larry Achiampong art causes ‘outrage’ after replacing Queen Elizabeth portrait at Foreign Office.
British-Ghanaian artist says media coverage of his work links to growing anti-immigrant sentiment."
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
British-Ghanaian artist says media coverage of his work links to growing anti-immigrant sentiment."
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
What does it actually mean when an ex-MP (aka a member of the public) 'defects'??
Does it simply mean 'they become a member of', like all the other losers??
Whatever - I'm sure Gullis will be greatly missed from whatever he's been doing... Oh, hold on...
Does it simply mean 'they become a member of', like all the other losers??
Whatever - I'm sure Gullis will be greatly missed from whatever he's been doing... Oh, hold on...
December 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
What does it actually mean when an ex-MP (aka a member of the public) 'defects'??
Does it simply mean 'they become a member of', like all the other losers??
Whatever - I'm sure Gullis will be greatly missed from whatever he's been doing... Oh, hold on...
Does it simply mean 'they become a member of', like all the other losers??
Whatever - I'm sure Gullis will be greatly missed from whatever he's been doing... Oh, hold on...
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Well, we've finally deactivated our Twitter account for good, thanks to the actions of its owner. On a lighter note, here's a real emperor 😀
February 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Well, we've finally deactivated our Twitter account for good, thanks to the actions of its owner. On a lighter note, here's a real emperor 😀
What a vile excuse for a human being Jenrick is...
"Immigration judges targeted by far right after Tory MP’s campaign.
Judiciary forced to flee their homes following Robert Jenrick’s threats to remove ‘activists’."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
"Immigration judges targeted by far right after Tory MP’s campaign.
Judiciary forced to flee their homes following Robert Jenrick’s threats to remove ‘activists’."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Immigration judges targeted by far right after Tory MP’s campaign | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
What a vile excuse for a human being Jenrick is...
"Immigration judges targeted by far right after Tory MP’s campaign.
Judiciary forced to flee their homes following Robert Jenrick’s threats to remove ‘activists’."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
"Immigration judges targeted by far right after Tory MP’s campaign.
Judiciary forced to flee their homes following Robert Jenrick’s threats to remove ‘activists’."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Sunday afternoon's least surprising news ever...
I suppose it might mean there's actually at least a pause in the ongoing genocide...
I suppose it might mean there's actually at least a pause in the ongoing genocide...
November 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Sunday afternoon's least surprising news ever...
I suppose it might mean there's actually at least a pause in the ongoing genocide...
I suppose it might mean there's actually at least a pause in the ongoing genocide...
Was out on the push bike for an hour at 09.30 this morning...
I'll tell you what, Trend Setters, it was barely #shortsweather!! 🥶
I'll tell you what, Trend Setters, it was barely #shortsweather!! 🥶
November 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Was out on the push bike for an hour at 09.30 this morning...
I'll tell you what, Trend Setters, it was barely #shortsweather!! 🥶
I'll tell you what, Trend Setters, it was barely #shortsweather!! 🥶
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This Black Friday, instead of an air fryer, why not get a copy of A History of the World in 47 Borders for under a fiver? Buy a dozen, do your christmas shopping in one click, sorted
www.amazon.co.uk/History-Worl...
www.amazon.co.uk/History-Worl...
A History of the World in 47 Borders: The Sunday Times #1 Bestseller
Explore the untold stories behind the world's borders in this Sunday Times bestseller praised for its novel, fascinating, and delightful insights into global history.
www.amazon.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:35 AM
This Black Friday, instead of an air fryer, why not get a copy of A History of the World in 47 Borders for under a fiver? Buy a dozen, do your christmas shopping in one click, sorted
www.amazon.co.uk/History-Worl...
www.amazon.co.uk/History-Worl...
Wellington Square??
Completed it, mate. ☺️
Completed it, mate. ☺️
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Wellington Square??
Completed it, mate. ☺️
Completed it, mate. ☺️
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"The allegations that I used to use hammers to murder rabbits are only being made because people don't like my policy of killing rabbits with hammers."
November 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM
"The allegations that I used to use hammers to murder rabbits are only being made because people don't like my policy of killing rabbits with hammers."
Wednesday morning, Trend Setters... 😎
A few very brisk, but absolutely glorious miles with the Hairy Genius...
And, we even saw a couple of dippers (or possibly the same dipper, twice).
A few very brisk, but absolutely glorious miles with the Hairy Genius...
And, we even saw a couple of dippers (or possibly the same dipper, twice).
November 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Wednesday morning, Trend Setters... 😎
A few very brisk, but absolutely glorious miles with the Hairy Genius...
And, we even saw a couple of dippers (or possibly the same dipper, twice).
A few very brisk, but absolutely glorious miles with the Hairy Genius...
And, we even saw a couple of dippers (or possibly the same dipper, twice).
I'd have thought properly resourcing the CJS, before drastic change, might have been an idea??
"David Lammy considers scrapping jury trials for all but the most serious cases."
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
"David Lammy considers scrapping jury trials for all but the most serious cases."
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
David Lammy considers scrapping jury trials for all but the most serious cases
Senior lawyers criticise justice secretary’s radical plan for England and Wales, saying it could ‘destroy justice as we know it’
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I'd have thought properly resourcing the CJS, before drastic change, might have been an idea??
"David Lammy considers scrapping jury trials for all but the most serious cases."
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
"David Lammy considers scrapping jury trials for all but the most serious cases."
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
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For once, he is telling the truth!
November 25, 2025 at 2:07 AM
For once, he is telling the truth!
That's OK, Nige - we're 'just asking questions'...
November 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
That's OK, Nige - we're 'just asking questions'...