Russell England
@russellengland.bsky.social
Moodle/Totara developer
Love travelling (41 countries so far), silly jokes, Marmite
Brummie, Remoaner, bit of a nomad, fact finder
Mostly post about climate, Brexit, health, poverty, UK politics and comedy
🌍💉💙🇪🇺🧳🌻🇺🇦🍉🗿🐧
Love travelling (41 countries so far), silly jokes, Marmite
Brummie, Remoaner, bit of a nomad, fact finder
Mostly post about climate, Brexit, health, poverty, UK politics and comedy
🌍💉💙🇪🇺🧳🌻🇺🇦🍉🗿🐧
Pinned
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime"
- "Innocents Abroad" Mark Twain, 1869
- "Innocents Abroad" Mark Twain, 1869
And in the recently published annual US National Security Strategy
The Trump administration regards the European Union as a threat
And no mention of Russia being a threat, but does support Russia's interests in Europe
It's pretty clear that Trump's America isn't an ally
The Trump administration regards the European Union as a threat
And no mention of Russia being a threat, but does support Russia's interests in Europe
It's pretty clear that Trump's America isn't an ally
U.S. Flips History by Casting Europe—Not Russia—as Villain in New Security Policy
An annual strategy document, which has described threats from China to Russia, directs some of its harshest language at NATO allies.
www.wsj.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
And in the recently published annual US National Security Strategy
The Trump administration regards the European Union as a threat
And no mention of Russia being a threat, but does support Russia's interests in Europe
It's pretty clear that Trump's America isn't an ally
The Trump administration regards the European Union as a threat
And no mention of Russia being a threat, but does support Russia's interests in Europe
It's pretty clear that Trump's America isn't an ally
5 Russian? drones over a French submarine base
France opts for discretion after drones spotted above naval base
While other European countries have chosen to politicize suspicious flyovers of strategic infrastructure, France has remained cautious about attributing responsibility for these intrusions.
www.lemonde.fr
December 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM
5 Russian? drones over a French submarine base
Reposted by Russell England
Nigel Farage won't apologise for his history of racism because "if he apologised, he would be turning to his own support base and saying, ‘You’re all guilty too,'" a Reform source tells the Times.
So essentially he was a racist and he believes his supporters are racists too
So essentially he was a racist and he believes his supporters are racists too
December 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Nigel Farage won't apologise for his history of racism because "if he apologised, he would be turning to his own support base and saying, ‘You’re all guilty too,'" a Reform source tells the Times.
So essentially he was a racist and he believes his supporters are racists too
So essentially he was a racist and he believes his supporters are racists too
Reposted by Russell England
Civilizational Erasure. Says who?
In the new National Security Strategy of the US, #Europe is seen as a weakening power, facing civilizational erasure.
#LGBTQI #America #Trump #security #strategy #women #sexist #fascist #racist @cartoonmovement.com @cartooningforpeace.bsky.social
In the new National Security Strategy of the US, #Europe is seen as a weakening power, facing civilizational erasure.
#LGBTQI #America #Trump #security #strategy #women #sexist #fascist #racist @cartoonmovement.com @cartooningforpeace.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Reposted by Russell England
Winter can be especially dangerous for anyone sleeping rough outdoors.
If you spot someone who needs support on London's streets, you can notify StreetLink via this link to connect them with vital local services.
thestreetlink.org.uk
If you spot someone who needs support on London's streets, you can notify StreetLink via this link to connect them with vital local services.
thestreetlink.org.uk
December 7, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Winter can be especially dangerous for anyone sleeping rough outdoors.
If you spot someone who needs support on London's streets, you can notify StreetLink via this link to connect them with vital local services.
thestreetlink.org.uk
If you spot someone who needs support on London's streets, you can notify StreetLink via this link to connect them with vital local services.
thestreetlink.org.uk
Doomscrolling break...
Just wondered if anyone else knows this rhyme or a version of it?
I learnt it as a kid in Birmingham in the 70's, just curious how old it is
Just wondered if anyone else knows this rhyme or a version of it?
I learnt it as a kid in Birmingham in the 70's, just curious how old it is
Pardon me for being so rude
It came straight from my heart
If it had gone the other way
It would have been a fart
(No idea how old this is, learnt it as a kid in the early 70's)
It came straight from my heart
If it had gone the other way
It would have been a fart
(No idea how old this is, learnt it as a kid in the early 70's)
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 7, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Doomscrolling break...
Just wondered if anyone else knows this rhyme or a version of it?
I learnt it as a kid in Birmingham in the 70's, just curious how old it is
Just wondered if anyone else knows this rhyme or a version of it?
I learnt it as a kid in Birmingham in the 70's, just curious how old it is
Reposted by Russell England
This will be remembered as the most pathetic moment in American history. What a needy fool.
December 7, 2025 at 1:09 AM
This will be remembered as the most pathetic moment in American history. What a needy fool.
Reposted by Russell England
Here is the whole Trump, Brexit, Russia story neatly summed up for you
The battle started about Ukraine, now it’s about big tech monopoly power
The battle started about Ukraine, now it’s about big tech monopoly power
December 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Here is the whole Trump, Brexit, Russia story neatly summed up for you
The battle started about Ukraine, now it’s about big tech monopoly power
The battle started about Ukraine, now it’s about big tech monopoly power
Reposted by Russell England
Wonder how this will pan out
"JD Vance says US could drop support for NATO if Europe tries to regulate Elon Musk’s platforms"
From @theindependent.bsky.social in September 2024
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
From @theindependent.bsky.social in September 2024
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
JD Vance says US could veto NATO if Europe tries to regulate Elon Musk’s platforms
Republican vice presidential nominee says ‘Germans and other nations’ – not Russia – would ‘have to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction’
www.independent.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Wonder how this will pan out
Reposted by Russell England
Giving credit where credit is due #FIFA #FIFApeaceprize
December 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Giving credit where credit is due #FIFA #FIFApeaceprize
Deputy Prime Minister of Poland, Radosław Sikorski, to Elon Musk
"Go to Mars.
There's no censorship of Nazi salutes there."
"Go to Mars.
There's no censorship of Nazi salutes there."
December 6, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Deputy Prime Minister of Poland, Radosław Sikorski, to Elon Musk
"Go to Mars.
There's no censorship of Nazi salutes there."
"Go to Mars.
There's no censorship of Nazi salutes there."
Doomscrolling break...
December 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Doomscrolling break...
Reposted by Russell England
Yep, he wants nothing but deregulating crypto to help his crypto business and scrapping net zero to help his aviation fuel business. Which by pure coincidence are two of our policies.
December 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Yep, he wants nothing but deregulating crypto to help his crypto business and scrapping net zero to help his aviation fuel business. Which by pure coincidence are two of our policies.
December 6, 2025 at 7:58 AM
"That’s the way back to Africa"
"I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing"
- former Dulwich pupil Yinka Bankole
"I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing"
- former Dulwich pupil Yinka Bankole
I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing
The Reform UK leader doubts people can recall their abuse from years ago. I’ve never forgotten his – it felt malicious
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:48 AM
"That’s the way back to Africa"
"I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing"
- former Dulwich pupil Yinka Bankole
"I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing"
- former Dulwich pupil Yinka Bankole
December 6, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Doomscrolling break...
The Tasselled Wobbegong is a master of disguise that can eat a fish almost as big as itself in one gulp. It's classified as a shark, but when it lays on the sea floor it looks like a harmless rug if you manage to see it. But with powerful jaws and sharp teeth they are no fish to mess with.
December 6, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Doomscrolling break...
Reposted by Russell England
NEW info on shipwreck attack. It gets worse.
The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
1/
The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
1/
December 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
NEW info on shipwreck attack. It gets worse.
The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
1/
The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
1/
In no surprise to anyone
The Mango Mussolini wins Infantino's made up grovelling award
The Mango Mussolini wins Infantino's made up grovelling award
December 6, 2025 at 3:28 AM
In no surprise to anyone
The Mango Mussolini wins Infantino's made up grovelling award
The Mango Mussolini wins Infantino's made up grovelling award
Reposted by Russell England
The White House surrenders at 138 million views. Sabrina wins.
December 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The White House surrenders at 138 million views. Sabrina wins.
Reposted by Russell England
Remind me who the "elites" are again?
🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of Reform UK’s donations have come from just three rich men
Calls grow for donation caps as Democracy for Sale research reveals that three-quarters of Reform’s funding comes from a trio of wealthy donors
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Remind me who the "elites" are again?
Reposted by Russell England
1. Some good news at last. This week’s column is about the amazing thing a couple of us stumbled into three years ago, which we’ve now developed into a global research programme. It doesn’t change everything, of course, but it could help change quite a lot. + 🧵 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Over a pint in Oxford, we may have stumbled upon the holy grail of agriculture | George Monbiot
I knew that a revolution in our understanding of soil could change the world. Then came a eureka moment – and the birth of the Earth Rover Program, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:55 AM
1. Some good news at last. This week’s column is about the amazing thing a couple of us stumbled into three years ago, which we’ve now developed into a global research programme. It doesn’t change everything, of course, but it could help change quite a lot. + 🧵 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Reposted by Russell England
I'm sure Priti Patel will be outraged annnny minute now ...
"The Guardian has previously reported on the claims of Andy Field, an NHS doctor, who said he recalled Farage burning a school roll in a year in which there were more Patels than Smiths"
"The Guardian has previously reported on the claims of Andy Field, an NHS doctor, who said he recalled Farage burning a school roll in a year in which there were more Patels than Smiths"
Nigel Farage and Priti Patel dance and fist pump in incredibly cringey clip
Nigel Farage and Priti Patel were filmed dancing and fist pumping to Can't Take My Eyes Off You during a boozy Tory bash at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester
www.mirror.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I'm sure Priti Patel will be outraged annnny minute now ...
"The Guardian has previously reported on the claims of Andy Field, an NHS doctor, who said he recalled Farage burning a school roll in a year in which there were more Patels than Smiths"
"The Guardian has previously reported on the claims of Andy Field, an NHS doctor, who said he recalled Farage burning a school roll in a year in which there were more Patels than Smiths"
Reposted by Russell England
December 5, 2025 at 8:07 AM