Jack Kessler
@jackkessler.bsky.social
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I like human rights and French cuisine.
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That’s a… different programme.
November 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM
That’s a… different programme.
Not to be all luvvy London lawyer but did you not appeal?
November 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Not to be all luvvy London lawyer but did you not appeal?
It’s a good take imo
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
It’s a good take imo
“Tonight, Matthew, I’m going to be: the gilt market!”
November 27, 2025 at 8:57 AM
“Tonight, Matthew, I’m going to be: the gilt market!”
Or maybe we’ll grow our way out of…
November 27, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Or maybe we’ll grow our way out of…
Do they really think whoever is chancellor in 2028 is going to deliver a pre-election Budget that cuts non-protected departmental spending and raises broad-based taxes?
November 27, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Do they really think whoever is chancellor in 2028 is going to deliver a pre-election Budget that cuts non-protected departmental spending and raises broad-based taxes?
I get that the markets liked the £22bn in headroom but not sure why they appear so relaxed about frontloaded spending and backloaded taxes.
November 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
I get that the markets liked the £22bn in headroom but not sure why they appear so relaxed about frontloaded spending and backloaded taxes.
It’s nice to read the book before watching the movie for once.
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
It’s nice to read the book before watching the movie for once.
Watch out Moscow — United looking to expand Old Trafford.
Man Utd to build 'iconic' £2bn 100,000-capacity stadium close to Old Trafford
Manchester United announce plans to build the biggest stadium in the UK - an
www.bbc.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Watch out Moscow — United looking to expand Old Trafford.
CM/FM as a sort of algorithmic social media vaccine. I like it. I also used to play in front of the TV, so second screening before it became a consideration for streaming services.
November 26, 2025 at 10:28 AM
CM/FM as a sort of algorithmic social media vaccine. I like it. I also used to play in front of the TV, so second screening before it became a consideration for streaming services.
Dedicated to Freddy Adu, Maxim Tsigalko and @iainmacintosh.bsky.social.
CM01/02: The Return (Pre-Season ’03 Pt1)
THE MISSION: Return to Championship Manager 01/02 and win silverware with Everton.THE CATCH: Everton are in financial trouble. There will be no Cherno Samba for you. PREVIOUS EPISODES: Pre-
thesetpieces.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Dedicated to Freddy Adu, Maxim Tsigalko and @iainmacintosh.bsky.social.
The last version I properly played was FM 2007, after which it stopped being escapism and started feeling like... work? No, I don't want to take training or assign scouting missions in SA, just let me sign Totti for £40m.
November 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The last version I properly played was FM 2007, after which it stopped being escapism and started feeling like... work? No, I don't want to take training or assign scouting missions in SA, just let me sign Totti for £40m.
Wonderkids, regens, Taribo West on a free, YIMBYism etc
November 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Wonderkids, regens, Taribo West on a free, YIMBYism etc
The discovery of Robert Halfon, AD 2225
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media.tenor.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The discovery of Robert Halfon, AD 2225
Also, 'scandium' sounds totally made up weird FT subs didn't pick it up.
Mining billionaire backs Australia rare earth project in race to boost west’s supplies
US and allies seek to kick-start production of critical minerals outside China
www.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Also, 'scandium' sounds totally made up weird FT subs didn't pick it up.
It's not often Kevin Rudd is the more sympathetic figure in a given room, but
“I don’t like you either”: Humiliating moment Trump calls out Rudd
YouTube video by news.com.au
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
It's not often Kevin Rudd is the more sympathetic figure in a given room, but