Ian
@ianbspencer.bsky.social
Nerdy, lefty, woke pensioner. Into walking and Linux, and becoming less pedantic with age. Likes the Oxford comma.
No DMs please unless you know me or have good reason to contact me.
Crypto traders get blocked - don't waste my time.
No DMs please unless you know me or have good reason to contact me.
Crypto traders get blocked - don't waste my time.
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First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped.
Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.
Tell Keir Starmer to change this.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.
Tell Keir Starmer to change this.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
The Representation of the People Bill MUST scrap First Past the Post
First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped.
Yet the new Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our rotten voting system, which lea...
actionnetwork.org
February 14, 2026 at 4:56 PM
First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped.
Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.
Tell Keir Starmer to change this.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
Yet the Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our voting system, which leaves millions unrepresented.
Tell Keir Starmer to change this.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
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The Trump administration is literally going to kill its supporters, and still they cheer the circus.
February 13, 2026 at 7:31 AM
The Trump administration is literally going to kill its supporters, and still they cheer the circus.
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This is why the UK should also #SayNoToPalantir!
Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir Technologies Inc. following a security audit & assessment conducted by the Swiss Armed Forces command that determined there was a “significant likelihood” that confidential information could be accessed by the U.S. government.
#AUKUS
#AUKUS
Palantir's Swiss Exit Highlights Global Data Sovereignty Challenge | NewsCase
Switzerland's military has terminated its contract with Palantir Technologies Inc. following a security audit. The review concluded that U.S. intelligence ag
www.newscase.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:28 PM
This is why the UK should also #SayNoToPalantir!
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Fun fact: Ukraine surrendered its nuclear weapons in return for security guarantees. Since then, Putin has invaded twice and annexed a significant chunk of the country.
Even before Trump, American “guarantees” were a debased currency. Now? Worthless.
theconversation.com/trump-wants-...
Even before Trump, American “guarantees” were a debased currency. Now? Worthless.
theconversation.com/trump-wants-...
Trump wants Ukraine to give up the Donbas in return for security guarantees. It could be suicide for Kyiv
Kyiv is being told to give up territory which forms its main barrier preventing Russia from sweeping across Ukraine.
theconversation.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Fun fact: Ukraine surrendered its nuclear weapons in return for security guarantees. Since then, Putin has invaded twice and annexed a significant chunk of the country.
Even before Trump, American “guarantees” were a debased currency. Now? Worthless.
theconversation.com/trump-wants-...
Even before Trump, American “guarantees” were a debased currency. Now? Worthless.
theconversation.com/trump-wants-...
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What to think now of Burnham? www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/01...
What to think now of Burnham?
There is talk again that Andy Burnham might return to Westminster. A byelection in Manchester opens the possibility, and if he does, there will be plenty of cynical commentary.
Some will say he is si...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
January 23, 2026 at 7:45 AM
What to think now of Burnham? www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/01...
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A collection of important posts on Europe's response to Trump introducing tariffs to scare off any defence of him invading Greenland
#TrumpTariffsGreenland
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#TrumpTariffsGreenland
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What makes this statement by Emmanuel Macron so unprecedented is, for the first time, a leading European ally is equating Trump with Putin.
“No intimidation or threat will influence us - neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world.”
EVERYTHING has changed.
“No intimidation or threat will influence us - neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world.”
EVERYTHING has changed.
January 18, 2026 at 8:16 AM
A collection of important posts on Europe's response to Trump introducing tariffs to scare off any defence of him invading Greenland
#TrumpTariffsGreenland
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#TrumpTariffsGreenland
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A real shame if this photo went viral again today.
January 18, 2026 at 8:18 AM
A real shame if this photo went viral again today.
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My other friend from Minnesota just said it makes no sense for ICE to invade Minnesota in winter. Did they not learn about the Battle of Stalingrad?
I said: well Trump always wants to copy Hitler and that was Hitler's same fatal mistake. 🤣😂
I said: well Trump always wants to copy Hitler and that was Hitler's same fatal mistake. 🤣😂
January 17, 2026 at 4:01 AM
My other friend from Minnesota just said it makes no sense for ICE to invade Minnesota in winter. Did they not learn about the Battle of Stalingrad?
I said: well Trump always wants to copy Hitler and that was Hitler's same fatal mistake. 🤣😂
I said: well Trump always wants to copy Hitler and that was Hitler's same fatal mistake. 🤣😂
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The post composer now explains the benefit of alt text, which we hope will encourage folks to write alt text.
The alt text editor now also shows the image along side the alt text input field.
The alt text editor now also shows the image along side the alt text input field.
June 28, 2023 at 5:15 PM
The post composer now explains the benefit of alt text, which we hope will encourage folks to write alt text.
The alt text editor now also shows the image along side the alt text input field.
The alt text editor now also shows the image along side the alt text input field.
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Another fine mess ...
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January 4, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Another fine mess ...
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🎵 Looks like we made it 🎵
🎶 Oh babe we made it 🎶
🎶 Oh babe we made it 🎶
January 1, 2026 at 6:46 AM
🎵 Looks like we made it 🎵
🎶 Oh babe we made it 🎶
🎶 Oh babe we made it 🎶
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The Besotted Wretch; bookshop, cafe & welfare rights advice, Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, in January 2016. When the same 2 guys came back to try to rob us a second time we knew we'd probably be better off closing down. We worked more or less for nothing, but have no regrets. It was a dream fulfilled.
December 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The Besotted Wretch; bookshop, cafe & welfare rights advice, Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, in January 2016. When the same 2 guys came back to try to rob us a second time we knew we'd probably be better off closing down. We worked more or less for nothing, but have no regrets. It was a dream fulfilled.
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Roe deer today in Kirkcolm, North Rhins. She's keeping an eye on me even though we're on opposite sides of the burn.
December 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Roe deer today in Kirkcolm, North Rhins. She's keeping an eye on me even though we're on opposite sides of the burn.
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Today's walk in the December sunshine. 2025 has just 1 day left. May it be a peaceful one.
December 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Today's walk in the December sunshine. 2025 has just 1 day left. May it be a peaceful one.
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The Labout Party truly is Margaret Thatcher's greatest achievement, as they happy to let hunger strikers die.
MPs laugh after minister rejects meeting Palestine Action hunger strikers' families
MPs laughed as a minister rejected a request to meet with the families of imprisoned Palestine Action-affiliated hunger strikers.
www.thenational.scot
December 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The Labout Party truly is Margaret Thatcher's greatest achievement, as they happy to let hunger strikers die.
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Hey, do you all know that there are people in prison in the UK, arrested for connection to Palestine Action, who have been on hunger strike for 45 days. David Lammy refuses to even engage with MPs to discuss the issue.
David Lammy has taken over £30k from pro-Israel lobby groups.
David Lammy has taken over £30k from pro-Israel lobby groups.
Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers ‘may die without Lammy’s intervention’
Justice secretary criticised for refusing to meet lawyers who say health of their jailed clients is ‘rapidly deteriorating’
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Hey, do you all know that there are people in prison in the UK, arrested for connection to Palestine Action, who have been on hunger strike for 45 days. David Lammy refuses to even engage with MPs to discuss the issue.
David Lammy has taken over £30k from pro-Israel lobby groups.
David Lammy has taken over £30k from pro-Israel lobby groups.
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World’s largest battery-electric ship is now testing the limits of what megawatt-scale charging and battery storage can do.
It will be used to cross the Rio de la Plata estuary, connecting the ports of Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay.
#EnergySky
spectrum.ieee.org/electric-boa...
It will be used to cross the Rio de la Plata estuary, connecting the ports of Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay.
#EnergySky
spectrum.ieee.org/electric-boa...
Meet the World’s Largest Battery-Electric Ferry
Can Hull 096's massive battery system redefine maritime electrification?
spectrum.ieee.org
December 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
World’s largest battery-electric ship is now testing the limits of what megawatt-scale charging and battery storage can do.
It will be used to cross the Rio de la Plata estuary, connecting the ports of Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay.
#EnergySky
spectrum.ieee.org/electric-boa...
It will be used to cross the Rio de la Plata estuary, connecting the ports of Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay.
#EnergySky
spectrum.ieee.org/electric-boa...
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Sounds about right.
December 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Sounds about right.
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My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
December 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
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💡Did you know the NHS is about to pay £21bn+ to private companies? 💸
A staggering amount that could have gone straight into hospitals and front-line care — but instead, it’s lining the pockets of private firms.
➡️ everydoctor.org.uk/nhs-trusts-t...
A staggering amount that could have gone straight into hospitals and front-line care — but instead, it’s lining the pockets of private firms.
➡️ everydoctor.org.uk/nhs-trusts-t...
November 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
💡Did you know the NHS is about to pay £21bn+ to private companies? 💸
A staggering amount that could have gone straight into hospitals and front-line care — but instead, it’s lining the pockets of private firms.
➡️ everydoctor.org.uk/nhs-trusts-t...
A staggering amount that could have gone straight into hospitals and front-line care — but instead, it’s lining the pockets of private firms.
➡️ everydoctor.org.uk/nhs-trusts-t...
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First 3 minutes of this video =
Oil & gas lobbyists on their way to #COP30
Oil & gas lobbyists on their way to #COP30
MAN
YouTube video by Steve Cutts
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM
First 3 minutes of this video =
Oil & gas lobbyists on their way to #COP30
Oil & gas lobbyists on their way to #COP30
It looks like Google is being nosey and, if you don’t manually turn these setting off, your private messages may be used for AI training behind the scenes.
Be warned, we need to control AI before it runs out of control and not create an even larger monster than social media is today.
Be warned, we need to control AI before it runs out of control and not create an even larger monster than social media is today.
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out - Malwarebytes www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out
A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here's how to turn it off.
www.malwarebytes.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
It looks like Google is being nosey and, if you don’t manually turn these setting off, your private messages may be used for AI training behind the scenes.
Be warned, we need to control AI before it runs out of control and not create an even larger monster than social media is today.
Be warned, we need to control AI before it runs out of control and not create an even larger monster than social media is today.