Spiderscrawl
@spiderscrawl.bsky.social
Occasional writer. Full-time neurospicy. Making nonsense of a sensical world. All views other people’s. He/him/MAMIL
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· Aug 28
I find myself returning to Tony Benn’s five questions every time my daughter forces me to watch PJ Masks
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Today is Trans Day Of Remembrance
#TransLivesMatter #TDoR #TDoR2025 #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransAwarenessWeek #SayTheirNames
*** Trigger warning for the following thread: Violence against trans people (especially TWOC) * * *
#TransLivesMatter #TDoR #TDoR2025 #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransAwarenessWeek #SayTheirNames
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November 20, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Today is Trans Day Of Remembrance
#TransLivesMatter #TDoR #TDoR2025 #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransAwarenessWeek #SayTheirNames
*** Trigger warning for the following thread: Violence against trans people (especially TWOC) * * *
#TransLivesMatter #TDoR #TDoR2025 #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransAwarenessWeek #SayTheirNames
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I've never experienced the kind of abhorrent abuse that Shabana Mahmood related in her HoC response this week. Still, I'm going to stick my neck out and suggest that @teamlabouruk.bsky.social won't get rid of racism by (checks notes) giving racists exactly what they want.
Shabana Mahmood is wrong - Another cowardly attack on immigrants does not hide the incompetence of the Starmer government.
Me, for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Me, for the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Shabana Mahmood is wrong
Another cowardly attack on immigrants does not hide the incompetence of the Starmer government
www.newstatesman.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I've never experienced the kind of abhorrent abuse that Shabana Mahmood related in her HoC response this week. Still, I'm going to stick my neck out and suggest that @teamlabouruk.bsky.social won't get rid of racism by (checks notes) giving racists exactly what they want.
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The highest paid MP in the country has suggested that the minimum wage may be “too high” for younger workers 🤷
November 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The highest paid MP in the country has suggested that the minimum wage may be “too high” for younger workers 🤷
I miss sub-editors
October 31, 2025 at 11:08 AM
I miss sub-editors
I have serious criticisms of our current gvt. Watching Covid Enquiry, it's wild to recall that we entered such a massive crisis with Hancock at Health, Williamson at Education, a cabinet with Truss, Dowden, Raab, Shapps, all led by narcissistic Dougal impersonator Johnson. Puts it into perspective.
October 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I have serious criticisms of our current gvt. Watching Covid Enquiry, it's wild to recall that we entered such a massive crisis with Hancock at Health, Williamson at Education, a cabinet with Truss, Dowden, Raab, Shapps, all led by narcissistic Dougal impersonator Johnson. Puts it into perspective.
I don't buy the idea that racism, xenophobia and hatred are the dominant ideologies of people in this country. I still think most people are decent and kind, given the chance. @hopenothate.org.uk are organising 'A Weekend of Hope' on 18th/19th of October. Here's how you can get involved.
Be Part of Britain’s Weekend of HOPE - 18th/19th October
On 18-19 October, thousands of us will take to the streets with a simple message: our communities are stronger together. Will you join us?
secure.hopenothate.org.uk
October 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I don't buy the idea that racism, xenophobia and hatred are the dominant ideologies of people in this country. I still think most people are decent and kind, given the chance. @hopenothate.org.uk are organising 'A Weekend of Hope' on 18th/19th of October. Here's how you can get involved.
"...19:52 - It is agreed (not unanimously) that a naked Darren Grimes cycling around the Bullring on an e-bike is bad optics for Reform..."
@mrhenrymorris.substack.com is one of the few things that makes watching the collapse of every value I hold dear almost bearable.
@mrhenrymorris.substack.com is one of the few things that makes watching the collapse of every value I hold dear almost bearable.
THE REFORM CONFERENCE DIARY - DAY 2
More incredible undercover insights from deep inside the Reform machine
open.substack.com
September 9, 2025 at 7:20 AM
"...19:52 - It is agreed (not unanimously) that a naked Darren Grimes cycling around the Bullring on an e-bike is bad optics for Reform..."
@mrhenrymorris.substack.com is one of the few things that makes watching the collapse of every value I hold dear almost bearable.
@mrhenrymorris.substack.com is one of the few things that makes watching the collapse of every value I hold dear almost bearable.
I was having one of those days earlier this week. The dark was with me. Normally, if I can bear to listen to anything, it will be music. Something told me it was the perfect time to listen to the final episode of the ever brilliant #podyssey. I couldn’t have been more right.
🐍 MEDUSA - Here's Looking At You, Kid 🪦
Before Medusa was monstrous, she was beautiful. And before she was beautiful, she was powerful. She is a riddle that defies solution, from a time before the shape of things was settled.
🍊 open.spotify.com/episode/67sR...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
Before Medusa was monstrous, she was beautiful. And before she was beautiful, she was powerful. She is a riddle that defies solution, from a time before the shape of things was settled.
🍊 open.spotify.com/episode/67sR...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
MEDUSA - Here's Looking at You, Kid
Podcast Episode · Alex Andreou's Podyssey · 01/09/2025 · 1h 35m
podcasts.apple.com
September 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
I was having one of those days earlier this week. The dark was with me. Normally, if I can bear to listen to anything, it will be music. Something told me it was the perfect time to listen to the final episode of the ever brilliant #podyssey. I couldn’t have been more right.
Jesus! Over the last decade I’ve found ways of dealing with the news so that, in general, it doesn’t overwhelm me, while also trying not to be desensitised by it. Ten minutes discussion in a group chat with a load of (usually) like-minded friends yesterday sent me into a fucking doom spiral.
September 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Jesus! Over the last decade I’ve found ways of dealing with the news so that, in general, it doesn’t overwhelm me, while also trying not to be desensitised by it. Ten minutes discussion in a group chat with a load of (usually) like-minded friends yesterday sent me into a fucking doom spiral.
To be clear what is at stake here, some highlights from the guidance...
Your right to determine your sexual orientation, lifestyle, your look and dress.
Your right to control who sees and touches your body
Your right to develop your personal identity and to forge relationships.
Full details ⬇️
Your right to determine your sexual orientation, lifestyle, your look and dress.
Your right to control who sees and touches your body
Your right to develop your personal identity and to forge relationships.
Full details ⬇️
August 31, 2025 at 9:12 PM
To be clear what is at stake here, some highlights from the guidance...
Your right to determine your sexual orientation, lifestyle, your look and dress.
Your right to control who sees and touches your body
Your right to develop your personal identity and to forge relationships.
Full details ⬇️
Your right to determine your sexual orientation, lifestyle, your look and dress.
Your right to control who sees and touches your body
Your right to develop your personal identity and to forge relationships.
Full details ⬇️
It was the walking out of a shop, forgetting to pay for its Pedigree Chum that really clinched it for Larry.
Larry the dog crowned winner of Richard Madeley lookalike contest
The wig-wearing pug sees off competition from 13 other contestants at the event in Stockport.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
It was the walking out of a shop, forgetting to pay for its Pedigree Chum that really clinched it for Larry.
Duo inferred that from my failure to conjugate three verbs? AI is getting scary! And rude.
August 13, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Duo inferred that from my failure to conjugate three verbs? AI is getting scary! And rude.
I’ve developed a strong Pavlovian response to Alex’s introduction and Marianna Sangita’s brilliant theme tune to @alexpodyssey.bsky.social I feel an immediate sense of wellbeing and excited anticipation as soon as I hear it.
🆕 AESOP II: A dolphin and a seagull were hurling insults at each other 🐬
Is truth a set of facts? Might something fake be authentic? Can you contruct a truth out of lies? And why are unreliable narrators more compelling?
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/4hZ8...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
Is truth a set of facts? Might something fake be authentic? Can you contruct a truth out of lies? And why are unreliable narrators more compelling?
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/4hZ8...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
8. AESOP II - A dolphin and a seagull were hurling insults at each other
Podcast Episode · Alex Andreou's Podyssey · 26/07/2025 · 1h 13m
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July 30, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I’ve developed a strong Pavlovian response to Alex’s introduction and Marianna Sangita’s brilliant theme tune to @alexpodyssey.bsky.social I feel an immediate sense of wellbeing and excited anticipation as soon as I hear it.
If you’re fed up with the disproportionate amount of coverage Sky News gives to this attention hungry grifter @bestforbritain.org have a form complaint email you can send with the click of a button. Can’t wait for his hysterical victimisation claims if it works.
With the click of a button, ask Sky News what they’re doing to ensure balanced reporting. Because they seem to cover every move Farage makes.
www.bestforbritain.org/complaint_sk...
www.bestforbritain.org/complaint_sk...
Take Action: Make a complaint to Sky News about excessive coverage of Reform UK
Change Minds → Change Politics
www.bestforbritain.org
July 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
If you’re fed up with the disproportionate amount of coverage Sky News gives to this attention hungry grifter @bestforbritain.org have a form complaint email you can send with the click of a button. Can’t wait for his hysterical victimisation claims if it works.
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📜 New AESOP I - Virtue Signaller or Fake News Merchant? 🏛️
Part One of Three: Stories have had a moral for as long as we've had stories. So why is Aesop, enduringly, one of the few moralists we accept can dish it out?
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0lP7...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
Part One of Three: Stories have had a moral for as long as we've had stories. So why is Aesop, enduringly, one of the few moralists we accept can dish it out?
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0lP7...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
7. AESOP I - Virtue Signaller or Fake News Merchant?
Podcast Episode · Alex Andreou's Podyssey · 13/07/2025 · 44m
podcasts.apple.com
July 13, 2025 at 9:34 AM
📜 New AESOP I - Virtue Signaller or Fake News Merchant? 🏛️
Part One of Three: Stories have had a moral for as long as we've had stories. So why is Aesop, enduringly, one of the few moralists we accept can dish it out?
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0lP7...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
Part One of Three: Stories have had a moral for as long as we've had stories. So why is Aesop, enduringly, one of the few moralists we accept can dish it out?
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0lP7...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
Anyone who’s ever tried to buy sweets at a shop near a high school could tell you that this isn’t going to work.
July 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Anyone who’s ever tried to buy sweets at a shop near a high school could tell you that this isn’t going to work.
Far be it for me to question an expert, but if being housed on a 3 storey, legionella infested, floating fire hazard, or in squalid, facist targeted 'hotels', or Rwanda threats don't "change people’s assessment", why would the possibility of being sent back to France? www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...
BBC Verify Live: How a 'one in, one out' returns deal might work, and deadly flooding hits Nepal
Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Far be it for me to question an expert, but if being housed on a 3 storey, legionella infested, floating fire hazard, or in squalid, facist targeted 'hotels', or Rwanda threats don't "change people’s assessment", why would the possibility of being sent back to France? www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...
An opinion that I share with literally none of my (small p) peers is that The Lords needs considerable reform but shouldn't be democratically elected. No one makes the case better than @iandunt.bsky.social and now is a crucial moment open.substack.com/pub/iandunt/...
This Wednesday: The last best hope for Lords reform
No-one is paying attention. No-one gives a damn. But one man is valiantly trying to make Labour stick by its manifesto commitment.
open.substack.com
July 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
An opinion that I share with literally none of my (small p) peers is that The Lords needs considerable reform but shouldn't be democratically elected. No one makes the case better than @iandunt.bsky.social and now is a crucial moment open.substack.com/pub/iandunt/...
The reason this #Labour government is so very bad at #politics, is the same reason that I’m bad at making playlists of classical music. There’s loads that I like and want to include, but I know so little about the subject as a whole that there is never any consistent theme tying it all together.
June 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
My Dad drove minis just like these when he was a policeman ('bobby') in Liverpool A-Division around this time. He told me this story "There wasn't much that could outrun you in the city, at least if it was dry. But if a quick car got out onto longer, straighter roads you'd lose them. 🧵1/6
Manchester City Police Force with their fleet of Mini Coopers, 1968. (Gamma-Keystone/Getty, @manchestereveningnews.co.uk).
June 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
My Dad drove minis just like these when he was a policeman ('bobby') in Liverpool A-Division around this time. He told me this story "There wasn't much that could outrun you in the city, at least if it was dry. But if a quick car got out onto longer, straighter roads you'd lose them. 🧵1/6
My suspicion is #Visma set challenging output targets for the #Dauphiné and stuck to them with their usual discipline. They’ve learned a lot about where #Pogačar is at and how he’ll respond, while keeping their own cards close to their chest. I reckon they got exactly what they came for. #cycling
June 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Went to listen to the wonderfully chaotic ramblings of @robinince.bsky.social at the Lowry. In the interval I bought his book. Despite some time in the queue, I forgot to check I had money in my spends account (my money juggling would require another thread on its own) until the point of purchase.
June 4, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Went to listen to the wonderfully chaotic ramblings of @robinince.bsky.social at the Lowry. In the interval I bought his book. Despite some time in the queue, I forgot to check I had money in my spends account (my money juggling would require another thread on its own) until the point of purchase.
Recently diagnosed with ADHD. Of course, by the time I got the diagnosis, I already knew. And I also knew that my options are basically - medication, counselling/CBT, coaching or some mixture of these. I've lost momentum in making the decision because ADHD. I'm not sure what each option will achieve
May 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Recently diagnosed with ADHD. Of course, by the time I got the diagnosis, I already knew. And I also knew that my options are basically - medication, counselling/CBT, coaching or some mixture of these. I've lost momentum in making the decision because ADHD. I'm not sure what each option will achieve
Glorious as always from @mrhenrymorris.bsky.social - “the biggest cutback we’ve made is on Lee [Anderson]’s 16% coarse mix cattle feed, and holidays.”
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I located that 'five holidays a year' Telegraph article
And you won't believe who the protagonists were....
open.substack.com
May 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Glorious as always from @mrhenrymorris.bsky.social - “the biggest cutback we’ve made is on Lee [Anderson]’s 16% coarse mix cattle feed, and holidays.”
open.substack.com/pub/mrhenrym...
open.substack.com/pub/mrhenrym...
I have many criticisms of the PM, but privately educated, former city trader Nigel Facist claiming that Starmer doesn’t know hard work, or what working people experience is unbelievable chutzpah. The audacity of an MP barely seen in parliament or constituency to say this is mind boggling.
May 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I have many criticisms of the PM, but privately educated, former city trader Nigel Facist claiming that Starmer doesn’t know hard work, or what working people experience is unbelievable chutzpah. The audacity of an MP barely seen in parliament or constituency to say this is mind boggling.