Dr Michael Flannery
@drmichaelflannery.bsky.social
Dynamic Objects Conservator, Clockmaker, British Civil Defence PhD , Things Mechanical, History of Technology, Quite Boring, probably.
@danneidle.bsky.social I agree with you, the whole process turned into a farce. We all appreciated that taxes would have to rise, it was a given! all the leaking, pitch rolling and hype does not help. It this how modern politics is done? that was a rhetorical question. Being grumpy is good!
November 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
@danneidle.bsky.social I agree with you, the whole process turned into a farce. We all appreciated that taxes would have to rise, it was a given! all the leaking, pitch rolling and hype does not help. It this how modern politics is done? that was a rhetorical question. Being grumpy is good!
@carolecadwalla.bsky.social you could not make it up, unlike Michael Gove who has the ability to make anything up.
November 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
@carolecadwalla.bsky.social you could not make it up, unlike Michael Gove who has the ability to make anything up.
@theguardian.com complete and utter nonsense, when I eat in restaurants I want properly cooked food and a decent portion! Small plates are another way to increase profit!
November 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
@theguardian.com complete and utter nonsense, when I eat in restaurants I want properly cooked food and a decent portion! Small plates are another way to increase profit!
@theguardian.com that’s not right , I am 72 and my adult brain, if it exists, has not switched on yet!
November 25, 2025 at 10:23 AM
@theguardian.com that’s not right , I am 72 and my adult brain, if it exists, has not switched on yet!
There seems to be much much more to this story still to emerge , poor coverage generally, why?
November 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
There seems to be much much more to this story still to emerge , poor coverage generally, why?
America are walking away from Europe! Could Europe fill the gap? We could start by not buying anything from the USA and stop allowing Putins friends to live work or play in Europe or GB
November 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
America are walking away from Europe! Could Europe fill the gap? We could start by not buying anything from the USA and stop allowing Putins friends to live work or play in Europe or GB
@sethklein.bsky.social another commie leftie idea, that works! Who would have thought it!
November 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
@sethklein.bsky.social another commie leftie idea, that works! Who would have thought it!
@timbale.bsky.social I think that this suggests that Our Danny is not the great thinker some people suggested he was,
November 22, 2025 at 7:50 AM
@timbale.bsky.social I think that this suggests that Our Danny is not the great thinker some people suggested he was,
Very powerful comment, thank you it puts things in perspective.
November 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Very powerful comment, thank you it puts things in perspective.
Possibly the best track on the album @theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Possibly the best track on the album @theguardian.com
You just need some imagination!
November 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
You just need some imagination!
@joshuarozenberg.bsky.social It's a bit hard to see how Trump could have his reputation damaged by the BBC. I did not realise he had a reputation that could be damaged.
November 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
@joshuarozenberg.bsky.social It's a bit hard to see how Trump could have his reputation damaged by the BBC. I did not realise he had a reputation that could be damaged.
@conservativehome.bsky.social @timbale.bsky.social complete and utter rubbish, in an era of fake news this is up there with Keir Starmer Ate My Hamster (for the avoidance of doubt, I paraphrase). Starmer is walking all over Badenough day in and day out. Tories would welcome Hague back as leader?
November 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
@conservativehome.bsky.social @timbale.bsky.social complete and utter rubbish, in an era of fake news this is up there with Keir Starmer Ate My Hamster (for the avoidance of doubt, I paraphrase). Starmer is walking all over Badenough day in and day out. Tories would welcome Hague back as leader?
Reposted by Dr Michael Flannery
That’s a great idea
November 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
That’s a great idea
@arusbridger.bsky.social He does look a bit shifty in that excellent photograph, the mouth of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the head of Ian Duncan Smith!
November 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
@arusbridger.bsky.social He does look a bit shifty in that excellent photograph, the mouth of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the head of Ian Duncan Smith!
@arusbridger.bsky.social totally agree, and lead all news items with the words The convicted felon Trump has blah blah.
November 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
@arusbridger.bsky.social totally agree, and lead all news items with the words The convicted felon Trump has blah blah.
@theguardian.com BBC should apologise for any mistake, but it is hard to see any reputational damage done to someone like Trump who is...... chose any negative words. Do not pay any money to him.
November 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
@theguardian.com BBC should apologise for any mistake, but it is hard to see any reputational damage done to someone like Trump who is...... chose any negative words. Do not pay any money to him.
He is a very sane and sensible voice in these difficult times.
November 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
He is a very sane and sensible voice in these difficult times.
@chrisrivers50.bsky.social not so sure, Fawkes had principles!
November 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
@chrisrivers50.bsky.social not so sure, Fawkes had principles!
Apart from her, does anyone care? Further does it matter? She is only there to keep the seat warm for an Eton Tory Boy!
November 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Apart from her, does anyone care? Further does it matter? She is only there to keep the seat warm for an Eton Tory Boy!