Jon Porter
@jonporter.bsky.social
Senior HR bod in the NHS, interested in current affairs, economics, politics, and expert opinions.
Father to Bertie a mini-schnauzer, husband to an exceptionally tolerant wife, and father to three adult(ish).
I block rudeness or the impolite
Father to Bertie a mini-schnauzer, husband to an exceptionally tolerant wife, and father to three adult(ish).
I block rudeness or the impolite
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Major update to our map of Anglo-Saxon London... we've now added etymologies for each place name, so you can find out what your bit of London used to be called.... and why londonist.substack.com/p/mapping-an...
Mapping Anglo-Saxon London: A Big Update
A glimpse of London, 1,000 years past.
londonist.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Major update to our map of Anglo-Saxon London... we've now added etymologies for each place name, so you can find out what your bit of London used to be called.... and why londonist.substack.com/p/mapping-an...
Tone deaf
Tin ear
Tin ear
Christmas strike by resident doctors to go ahead as flu cases in hospitals surge
Christmas strike by resident doctors to go ahead as flu cases in hospitals surge
A five-day strike involving doctors in England will go ahead as planned, the British Medical Association (BMA) has said.
news.sky.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Tone deaf
Tin ear
Tin ear
That the bystander who tackled the shooter in Sydney was the son of Syrian refugee is an inconvenient truth to the Far Right.
December 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
That the bystander who tackled the shooter in Sydney was the son of Syrian refugee is an inconvenient truth to the Far Right.
This is excellent - both in laying bare the paucity of Farage’s ideals and of the man himself
🚨NEW - My latest piece for The New Yorker.
Nigel Farage: Canterbury Pilgrim
mrhenrymorris.substack.com/p/nigel-fara...
Nigel Farage: Canterbury Pilgrim
mrhenrymorris.substack.com/p/nigel-fara...
Nigel Farage: Canterbury Pilgrim
A New Yorker Profile
mrhenrymorris.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM
This is excellent - both in laying bare the paucity of Farage’s ideals and of the man himself
At worst, three more years of this plonker. At best, the midterms will mean he’ll lose the House and become a lame duck.
Although the 22nd Amendment will effectively mean he’s a lame duck
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Although the 22nd Amendment will effectively mean he’s a lame duck
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders
The US president says European countries have failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine's war with Russia.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
At worst, three more years of this plonker. At best, the midterms will mean he’ll lose the House and become a lame duck.
Although the 22nd Amendment will effectively mean he’s a lame duck
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Although the 22nd Amendment will effectively mean he’s a lame duck
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Not just Trump tho - it’ll mean Democratic Presidents will have the same power. The US will oscillate between ever increasing extremes of supposed independent ‘experts’.
The Supreme Court seems poised to hand Trump autocratic power by allowing him to fire independent agency officials for any reason
Supreme Court Seems Ready To Blow Up A 90-Year-Old Precedent
Such a decision will “destroy the structure of government” and remove one of the remaining roadblocks to the president’s ability to do whatever he wants.
www.huffpost.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Not just Trump tho - it’ll mean Democratic Presidents will have the same power. The US will oscillate between ever increasing extremes of supposed independent ‘experts’.
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Right wingers: "Farage was merely a child, a baby almost"
Also right wingers: "Shamina Begum knew exactly what she was doing"
Also right wingers: "Shamina Begum knew exactly what she was doing"
December 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Right wingers: "Farage was merely a child, a baby almost"
Also right wingers: "Shamina Begum knew exactly what she was doing"
Also right wingers: "Shamina Begum knew exactly what she was doing"
The depth of the Shadow Cabinet is best seen in the floundering of the Shadow Home Secretary on R4 Today programme.
Drowning in a puddle.
Drowning in a puddle.
December 8, 2025 at 7:19 AM
The depth of the Shadow Cabinet is best seen in the floundering of the Shadow Home Secretary on R4 Today programme.
Drowning in a puddle.
Drowning in a puddle.
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More of these ‘defections’ may raise the Tory party median IQ and make them electable again
We are delighted to welcome Jonathan Gullis to Reform UK. I had to calm down Lee Anderson, who was concerned that he may no longer be the thickest twat in the party.
December 2, 2025 at 7:42 AM
More of these ‘defections’ may raise the Tory party median IQ and make them electable again
This, this, and thrice this!
The opportunity to fundamentally reform council tax, business rates, and stamp duty and to change VAT to spur growth by removing the cliff edge; are but two that could have made it tax system more progressive and fairer.
The opportunity to fundamentally reform council tax, business rates, and stamp duty and to change VAT to spur growth by removing the cliff edge; are but two that could have made it tax system more progressive and fairer.
"When Labour came to power 18 months ago, it had the chance to be [Clement] Atlee, it had the chance to be [Aneurin] Bevan.
"All these moments that should be big actually feel lost in the muddiness of compromise"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/labo...
"All these moments that should be big actually feel lost in the muddiness of compromise"
www.thenewsagents.co.uk/article/labo...
‘Labour had the chance to reshape the country – and didn’t have the confidence to do it’ | The News Agents
Rachel Reeves second budget continues to prove a headache for the chancellor – and the Labour government, with claims she misled voters before delivery. Whether true or not, what does this latest…
www.thenewsagents.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 7:04 AM
This, this, and thrice this!
The opportunity to fundamentally reform council tax, business rates, and stamp duty and to change VAT to spur growth by removing the cliff edge; are but two that could have made it tax system more progressive and fairer.
The opportunity to fundamentally reform council tax, business rates, and stamp duty and to change VAT to spur growth by removing the cliff edge; are but two that could have made it tax system more progressive and fairer.
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Persuasive letter on populism as a cognitive short-cut in the @financialtimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Persuasive letter on populism as a cognitive short-cut in the @financialtimes.com
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Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Having a great first day as the OBR's website manager. Got all of the content queued up as a scheduled post, ready for a big day, but all of the work is done now.
Now before I put my feet up, time to take a big gulp of water and check the latest news.
Now before I put my feet up, time to take a big gulp of water and check the latest news.
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Having a great first day as the OBR's website manager. Got all of the content queued up as a scheduled post, ready for a big day, but all of the work is done now.
Now before I put my feet up, time to take a big gulp of water and check the latest news.
Now before I put my feet up, time to take a big gulp of water and check the latest news.
“Release The Kracken” of 2025
Jeffrey Epstein, in newly released email, says Trump ‘knew about the girls’
Jeffrey Epstein, in newly released email, says Trump ‘knew about the girls’
The convicted sex offender’s correspondence was released along with other documents by House Oversight Dems.
dlvr.it
November 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
“Release The Kracken” of 2025
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Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Currently reading book three of the Farseer series - Assassin’s Quest. It’s a wonderful book, so well written; but damn there are times your heart breaks for the characters!
November 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Currently reading book three of the Farseer series - Assassin’s Quest. It’s a wonderful book, so well written; but damn there are times your heart breaks for the characters!
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Even I thought this was one of mine!
November 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Even I thought this was one of mine!
What was meant to be a five mile walk turned into a seven near eight mile hike.
Absolutely have earned our roast later.
Absolutely have earned our roast later.
November 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
What was meant to be a five mile walk turned into a seven near eight mile hike.
Absolutely have earned our roast later.
Absolutely have earned our roast later.
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NEW. PLEASE READ.
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse
November 1, 2025 at 9:41 AM
NEW. PLEASE READ.
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse
A landmark case which every NHS Board, nurse and midwife, and HR staff member should learn from. All credit to the Board for such an honest statement. And to Evonne Hunt, Chief Nurse
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Elections in the Netherlands yesterday. Not all votes have been counted yet. First place is currently a tie with I kid you not: 1984 votes difference between the social liberal party D66, and far right party PVV.
1984 votes difference. The universe truly has a dark sense of humor.
1984 votes difference. The universe truly has a dark sense of humor.
October 30, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Elections in the Netherlands yesterday. Not all votes have been counted yet. First place is currently a tie with I kid you not: 1984 votes difference between the social liberal party D66, and far right party PVV.
1984 votes difference. The universe truly has a dark sense of humor.
1984 votes difference. The universe truly has a dark sense of humor.
If JD says free speech in the UK is under threat, someone show him this.
news.sky.com/story/britis...
news.sky.com/story/britis...
Anger after British commentator held by ICE in US for criticising Israel
Conservative figures have been urging the Trump administration to expel Sami Hamdi from the United States.
news.sky.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
If JD says free speech in the UK is under threat, someone show him this.
news.sky.com/story/britis...
news.sky.com/story/britis...
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The amount of wealth owned by the wealthiest Americans was $46 trillion in 2024.
‘The Second Estate’ was the term used for the aristocracy in pre-revolutionary France, they were completely exempt from paying taxes.
The US has created its own Second Estate
‘The Second Estate’ was the term used for the aristocracy in pre-revolutionary France, they were completely exempt from paying taxes.
The US has created its own Second Estate
October 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The amount of wealth owned by the wealthiest Americans was $46 trillion in 2024.
‘The Second Estate’ was the term used for the aristocracy in pre-revolutionary France, they were completely exempt from paying taxes.
The US has created its own Second Estate
‘The Second Estate’ was the term used for the aristocracy in pre-revolutionary France, they were completely exempt from paying taxes.
The US has created its own Second Estate