Mark Haigh
@haighm.bsky.social
Centre left, nurse and musician. Check out my latest release
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Macron is in the position of not having to fight for re-election though, which is the point @davidheniguk.bsky.social makes above.
That doesn't mean that the answer shouldn't be clearer and more dismissive of the premise
That doesn't mean that the answer shouldn't be clearer and more dismissive of the premise
December 9, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Macron is in the position of not having to fight for re-election though, which is the point @davidheniguk.bsky.social makes above.
That doesn't mean that the answer shouldn't be clearer and more dismissive of the premise
That doesn't mean that the answer shouldn't be clearer and more dismissive of the premise
Or should I say, heavy metal music lol.
December 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Or should I say, heavy metal music lol.
I mean, you're the local, but not sure there's anything heavy metal there? 🤔
December 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
I mean, you're the local, but not sure there's anything heavy metal there? 🤔
At least she got the...?safe ?case ?nuclear codes the right way up though. Baby steps Alex, baby steps...
December 8, 2025 at 8:33 AM
At least she got the...?safe ?case ?nuclear codes the right way up though. Baby steps Alex, baby steps...
It's got little to do with racism, it's because any vacancies were removed to reduce deficit, hence why many NQ nurses have struggled to get a job this year
December 5, 2025 at 7:35 AM
It's got little to do with racism, it's because any vacancies were removed to reduce deficit, hence why many NQ nurses have struggled to get a job this year
Not sure if Mark Francois is on Bluesky? I'm sure @mrhenrymorris.substack.com will know
December 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Not sure if Mark Francois is on Bluesky? I'm sure @mrhenrymorris.substack.com will know
I find @davidheniguk.bsky.social is invaluable for understanding the actual view of the EU (and the differing demands of its members) towards the UK and other third countries, which often puts the UK position/optics in a different light
December 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I find @davidheniguk.bsky.social is invaluable for understanding the actual view of the EU (and the differing demands of its members) towards the UK and other third countries, which often puts the UK position/optics in a different light
I read this as Darren Grimes and Boris Johnson...
November 30, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I read this as Darren Grimes and Boris Johnson...
It's even worse, not only is their home on the market for £2m but they are having to pay more tax on another property they own. My heart bleeds for them...
November 27, 2025 at 6:58 AM
It's even worse, not only is their home on the market for £2m but they are having to pay more tax on another property they own. My heart bleeds for them...
I'm trying to work out if this is the actual book or your parody of it @mrhenrymorris.substack.com and I genuinely don't know🤣
November 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I'm trying to work out if this is the actual book or your parody of it @mrhenrymorris.substack.com and I genuinely don't know🤣
Yes but I would guess the radical change people want is impossible ie a return to pre Brexit/COVID/Truss levels of mortgage/prices Vs wages which even then was clearly an unsustainable model.
November 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Yes but I would guess the radical change people want is impossible ie a return to pre Brexit/COVID/Truss levels of mortgage/prices Vs wages which even then was clearly an unsustainable model.
It feels like being left-ish on fiscal policy whilst being right-ish on a lot of the culture war stuff appeases neither left not right; but also Labour have not been given even 10% of their due praise for things they have done well.
Even prime Al Campbell would struggle with today's media climate.
Even prime Al Campbell would struggle with today's media climate.
November 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
It feels like being left-ish on fiscal policy whilst being right-ish on a lot of the culture war stuff appeases neither left not right; but also Labour have not been given even 10% of their due praise for things they have done well.
Even prime Al Campbell would struggle with today's media climate.
Even prime Al Campbell would struggle with today's media climate.
Is that Royston Vasey ?
November 10, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Is that Royston Vasey ?
Yeah, they also don't recognise trickle down economics, it's known as Dripping...
Ok I'm going🤣
Ok I'm going🤣
November 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Yeah, they also don't recognise trickle down economics, it's known as Dripping...
Ok I'm going🤣
Ok I'm going🤣
Fingers crossed this is 5D chess and a way for Labour to get rid of Davie without getting the ire of the RW media... OFC it's not🤣 but it does potentially work out IF they can get the right person in
November 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Fingers crossed this is 5D chess and a way for Labour to get rid of Davie without getting the ire of the RW media... OFC it's not🤣 but it does potentially work out IF they can get the right person in
Yes but let's not forget he is a City mayor not a country leader, so he can say/do things in a different way to a PM...
November 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Yes but let's not forget he is a City mayor not a country leader, so he can say/do things in a different way to a PM...
You know, I'm a soft left guy, who totally supports the rights of trans people and thinks the EHRC have got this wrong, but because it's not my life mission or I'm not in favour of sending Labour to the Hague I'm now jumped on in a way that would be at home on X? Hmmm
November 7, 2025 at 11:36 AM
You know, I'm a soft left guy, who totally supports the rights of trans people and thinks the EHRC have got this wrong, but because it's not my life mission or I'm not in favour of sending Labour to the Hague I'm now jumped on in a way that would be at home on X? Hmmm
Jake I'm not arguing that your arguments on trans rights are wrong. Shouldn't need any nose holding from anyone, I don't see how human rights are a left -right thing.
November 7, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Jake I'm not arguing that your arguments on trans rights are wrong. Shouldn't need any nose holding from anyone, I don't see how human rights are a left -right thing.
Thanks Mike who do you suggest?
November 7, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Thanks Mike who do you suggest?
But you know that's not what I was saying. I absolutely despair at what the trans community are going through, but it doesn't need to be posted about on every thread on Bluesky?
November 7, 2025 at 11:23 AM
But you know that's not what I was saying. I absolutely despair at what the trans community are going through, but it doesn't need to be posted about on every thread on Bluesky?
With you on that, so if the thread was about that, I would look and try to learn. I tend to find Ian Dunt gives a clear precis of things for me.
But the point is, not everything is black and white and we have to hold our noses at some things that happen in order to get some other benefits🤷
But the point is, not everything is black and white and we have to hold our noses at some things that happen in order to get some other benefits🤷
November 7, 2025 at 11:16 AM
With you on that, so if the thread was about that, I would look and try to learn. I tend to find Ian Dunt gives a clear precis of things for me.
But the point is, not everything is black and white and we have to hold our noses at some things that happen in order to get some other benefits🤷
But the point is, not everything is black and white and we have to hold our noses at some things that happen in order to get some other benefits🤷
Maybe you do, but there's multiple threads where you don't engage with the topic at hand and accuse Labour of murder etc. I am not sufficiently across all the details regarding trans issues (I'm assuming you're referring to the pause/review on meds given to teens) and wouldn't presume to debate
November 7, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Maybe you do, but there's multiple threads where you don't engage with the topic at hand and accuse Labour of murder etc. I am not sufficiently across all the details regarding trans issues (I'm assuming you're referring to the pause/review on meds given to teens) and wouldn't presume to debate
You know you can both disagree with JKR belief on trans issues, think that the EHCR publication was shit (and they've been asked to redo it) AND also have a rational view on the rest of the Labour agenda/performance? Every thread I read you post the same thing (almost JKR like)
November 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
You know you can both disagree with JKR belief on trans issues, think that the EHCR publication was shit (and they've been asked to redo it) AND also have a rational view on the rest of the Labour agenda/performance? Every thread I read you post the same thing (almost JKR like)
Bluesky: We want more leftist talk from Labour leadership!
Also Bluesky: No not that one!
Also Bluesky: No not that one!
November 6, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Bluesky: We want more leftist talk from Labour leadership!
Also Bluesky: No not that one!
Also Bluesky: No not that one!
I mean, Shane Warne for the ICC one, that ball that bowled Gatting defied physics surely? 🤣
November 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I mean, Shane Warne for the ICC one, that ball that bowled Gatting defied physics surely? 🤣