Simon Dunbavand #FBPE
@simondunbavand.bsky.social
MA(Cantab), MMus, ARCO, ARCM
I’m a conductor and pianist. In my spare time I like Mahler, Japan, and Latin America. My partner is Jonathan🏳️🌈and our dog is called Timmy.
I’m a conductor and pianist. In my spare time I like Mahler, Japan, and Latin America. My partner is Jonathan🏳️🌈and our dog is called Timmy.
Pinned
You don’t have to go to Brazil to find the best beach in the world!
When Reform Ltd collapses, what happens to all the money?
December 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
When Reform Ltd collapses, what happens to all the money?
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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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The UK right: ‘Why are we supporting so many foreigners, we should be supporting our own in this country’
Government announces plans to lift hundreds of thousands of kids out of poverty and to help struggling parents afford baby formula
The UK right: ‘No we didn’t mean them’
Government announces plans to lift hundreds of thousands of kids out of poverty and to help struggling parents afford baby formula
The UK right: ‘No we didn’t mean them’
December 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The UK right: ‘Why are we supporting so many foreigners, we should be supporting our own in this country’
Government announces plans to lift hundreds of thousands of kids out of poverty and to help struggling parents afford baby formula
The UK right: ‘No we didn’t mean them’
Government announces plans to lift hundreds of thousands of kids out of poverty and to help struggling parents afford baby formula
The UK right: ‘No we didn’t mean them’
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Farage’s ‘racism & anti-semitism’, as remembered by over 20 fellow alumni of Dulwich College, & a proper look at his ‘denials’.
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
tinyurl.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Farage’s ‘racism & anti-semitism’, as remembered by over 20 fellow alumni of Dulwich College, & a proper look at his ‘denials’.
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
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I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
In order to distance myself morally from the University of Cambridge, I intend to return to them both my degree certificates, and will immediately cease using these qualifications after my name.
This is correct: there is no screeching terror campaign coming here to annihilate Farage’s posh National Front. If it comes to a choice between beating back Reform or e.g. the Greens, then that is not going to be a choice at all for people who actually matter in British public life.
December 1, 2025 at 10:32 AM
In order to distance myself morally from the University of Cambridge, I intend to return to them both my degree certificates, and will immediately cease using these qualifications after my name.
I hear that the University of Cambridge is now in talks with Reform to build an understanding in the event of a Reform government in the U.K. I’m going to hand back both my degrees. How do you cancel your graduations?
December 1, 2025 at 8:51 AM
I hear that the University of Cambridge is now in talks with Reform to build an understanding in the event of a Reform government in the U.K. I’m going to hand back both my degrees. How do you cancel your graduations?
Surely just release the unredacted Russia Report?
🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy is now within touching distance of 80,000 signatures!
LET’S KEEP GOING!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
LET’S KEEP GOING!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 28, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Surely just release the unredacted Russia Report?
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Let’s play “spot the moment the UK left the EU”
UKIP/Brexit Party/Refuk really do capture the imbeciles.
UKIP/Brexit Party/Refuk really do capture the imbeciles.
November 27, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Let’s play “spot the moment the UK left the EU”
UKIP/Brexit Party/Refuk really do capture the imbeciles.
UKIP/Brexit Party/Refuk really do capture the imbeciles.
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The damage from Brexit is always seen in economic terms. But the non monetary harm it brought to many is never reported on and in my view is even more devastating.
There is nothing redeeming about Brexit.
There is nothing redeeming about Brexit.
November 26, 2025 at 7:42 AM
The damage from Brexit is always seen in economic terms. But the non monetary harm it brought to many is never reported on and in my view is even more devastating.
There is nothing redeeming about Brexit.
There is nothing redeeming about Brexit.
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Brexit: “The most dishonest campaign in our history said it would save us £350m a week, but Brexit actually cost us £250m a day in 2025. That is why we have the highest taxes ever, that is why we have sky-high bills, that is why we have a cost of living crisis” @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Brexit: “The most dishonest campaign in our history said it would save us £350m a week, but Brexit actually cost us £250m a day in 2025. That is why we have the highest taxes ever, that is why we have sky-high bills, that is why we have a cost of living crisis” @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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The ‘where are they now?’ chaser to Farage’s schoolboy racism..
“He inspired the country on a tide of xenophobia to leave the EU, a decision that most of the country regrets or outright hates, and.. went abroad to get a standing ovation from the German far right”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“He inspired the country on a tide of xenophobia to leave the EU, a decision that most of the country regrets or outright hates, and.. went abroad to get a standing ovation from the German far right”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I endured an English public school. But that’s not the only reason I’m unsurprised about the Farage allegations | Musa Okwonga
Let’s put aside the schooldays accusations and look, instead, at the Reform leader’s path since then. I think a pretty clear picture of the man emerges, says author and podcaster Musa Okwonga
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The ‘where are they now?’ chaser to Farage’s schoolboy racism..
“He inspired the country on a tide of xenophobia to leave the EU, a decision that most of the country regrets or outright hates, and.. went abroad to get a standing ovation from the German far right”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“He inspired the country on a tide of xenophobia to leave the EU, a decision that most of the country regrets or outright hates, and.. went abroad to get a standing ovation from the German far right”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It’s almost like the unredacted Russia Report was never released for fear of the electorate’s trust of Government being undermined. Bit like the Epstein files. Oh, hang on a minute…
This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 AM
It’s almost like the unredacted Russia Report was never released for fear of the electorate’s trust of Government being undermined. Bit like the Epstein files. Oh, hang on a minute…
There’s a handful of Old Alleynians who now have the power to change the face of British politics for the better. They must act, and they must act now.
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 AM
There’s a handful of Old Alleynians who now have the power to change the face of British politics for the better. They must act, and they must act now.
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Politicians constantly claim that the government must “live within its means”, just like any family.
In this video, I explain why the household analogy is not only wrong — it is the foundation of austerity.
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
In this video, I explain why the household analogy is not only wrong — it is the foundation of austerity.
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
Why the government is nothing like a household
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Politicians constantly claim that the government must “live within its means”, just like any family.
In this video, I explain why the household analogy is not only wrong — it is the foundation of austerity.
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
In this video, I explain why the household analogy is not only wrong — it is the foundation of austerity.
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
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“Did Nathan Gill ever say anything you disagree with in return for his bribes from a Kremlin stooge?”
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
November 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
“Did Nathan Gill ever say anything you disagree with in return for his bribes from a Kremlin stooge?”
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
“Did you, in your roles as his boss, friend, mentor & party leader, ever question his full-throated support for an enemy of the UK and if not, why not?”
You can have those for nothing, lads.
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Analysis of the language used in Trump’s Ukraine “peace plan” shows it was drafted in Russian and translated into English.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Analysis of the language used in Trump’s Ukraine “peace plan” shows it was drafted in Russian and translated into English.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
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I don’t know him say Farage.
Farage is a Russian asset.
Farage is a Russian asset.
November 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I don’t know him say Farage.
Farage is a Russian asset.
Farage is a Russian asset.
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BREAKING: Reform UK's former Welsh leader and close Nigel Farage associate, Nathan Gill, sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for repeatedly taking bribes to spread pro-Russian propaganda
November 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
BREAKING: Reform UK's former Welsh leader and close Nigel Farage associate, Nathan Gill, sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for repeatedly taking bribes to spread pro-Russian propaganda
From a Fifteen Minute City.
Christmas is being cancelled, brought to you by the same people who believe in chemtrails and that Nigel Farage is Jesus.
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
From a Fifteen Minute City.
I once stood this close to Lauren Bacall in the bar of Chichester Festival Theatre. I was chugging a large gin and tonic waiting to see Derek Jacobi, and I made two mistakes: firstly, NOT getting a ticket to see her in The Visit. Secondly, NOT having the courage to say hello!
Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall photographed on the backlot at Warner Bros. Studios on the set of the 🇺🇸American crime drama “KEY LARGO” (1948) dir. John Huston
🎬 Warner Bros.
🎞 #Noirvember
🎬 Warner Bros.
🎞 #Noirvember
November 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I once stood this close to Lauren Bacall in the bar of Chichester Festival Theatre. I was chugging a large gin and tonic waiting to see Derek Jacobi, and I made two mistakes: firstly, NOT getting a ticket to see her in The Visit. Secondly, NOT having the courage to say hello!
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Labour have sent out a toe curling press release about their horrendous changes to the immigration system.
Imagine a LABOUR government boasting that we will now have "by far the most controlled and selective" system in Europe.
NONE of the people who find that boast appealing will vote for them.
Imagine a LABOUR government boasting that we will now have "by far the most controlled and selective" system in Europe.
NONE of the people who find that boast appealing will vote for them.
November 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Labour have sent out a toe curling press release about their horrendous changes to the immigration system.
Imagine a LABOUR government boasting that we will now have "by far the most controlled and selective" system in Europe.
NONE of the people who find that boast appealing will vote for them.
Imagine a LABOUR government boasting that we will now have "by far the most controlled and selective" system in Europe.
NONE of the people who find that boast appealing will vote for them.
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Jacob Rees-Mogg like Rishi Sunak has registered all his assets in tax havens, because they don't 'belong' to him in the UK they aren't taxed here.
So his tax bill is negligible, he doesn't need to leave to dodge tax.
This con needs to be stopped.
So his tax bill is negligible, he doesn't need to leave to dodge tax.
This con needs to be stopped.
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Jacob Rees-Mogg like Rishi Sunak has registered all his assets in tax havens, because they don't 'belong' to him in the UK they aren't taxed here.
So his tax bill is negligible, he doesn't need to leave to dodge tax.
This con needs to be stopped.
So his tax bill is negligible, he doesn't need to leave to dodge tax.
This con needs to be stopped.