MSKnight
@msknight.bsky.social
IT engineer. Currently working for the NHS Ambulance Service. I've also spent a little time as a photographer, a baker, a truck driver and I write books for the hell of it.
Supermarket bread is classified as ultra processed. Wow. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warn
It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Supermarket bread is classified as ultra processed. Wow. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Well, we didn't really need any more proof that Trump is just an ego driven front man signing whatever is put in front of him... but here you go... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'I don't know who he is', says Trump after pardoning crypto tycoon
The president pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder of the world's largest crypto exchange, in October.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Well, we didn't really need any more proof that Trump is just an ego driven front man signing whatever is put in front of him... but here you go... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I made a block list! Interesting. The list is private, so I can't see whose ranks I have joined :-) and even more interestingly, the people who are subscribed to the list don't seem to be too divergent from my own views so, they're not obvious enemies. I'll be smiling about this all day!
October 27, 2025 at 5:42 AM
I made a block list! Interesting. The list is private, so I can't see whose ranks I have joined :-) and even more interestingly, the people who are subscribed to the list don't seem to be too divergent from my own views so, they're not obvious enemies. I'll be smiling about this all day!
Errrr... what? He was mocked in 2024 for a rare appearance at PMQ's because he was in the US so much. Shouted down the same year for repeating a conspiracy theory in the Commons, and now this. I mean... I don't know what to think of the bloke.
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Farage appears in Commons gallery as ‘mere spectator’ at PMQs
The Reform UK leader complained he had ‘no right of reply’ at Prime Minister’s Questions.
www.standard.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Errrr... what? He was mocked in 2024 for a rare appearance at PMQ's because he was in the US so much. Shouted down the same year for repeating a conspiracy theory in the Commons, and now this. I mean... I don't know what to think of the bloke.
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
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Another day. Another clutching of pearls hit piece.
Today courtesy of the Times. I'm not sure if the Daily Mail or the Express are on the rota tomorrow?
You know what to do:
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Today courtesy of the Times. I'm not sure if the Daily Mail or the Express are on the rota tomorrow?
You know what to do:
Join.greenparty.org.uk
October 22, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Another day. Another clutching of pearls hit piece.
Today courtesy of the Times. I'm not sure if the Daily Mail or the Express are on the rota tomorrow?
You know what to do:
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Today courtesy of the Times. I'm not sure if the Daily Mail or the Express are on the rota tomorrow?
You know what to do:
Join.greenparty.org.uk
That charities are reported to be using AI to generate images of suffering, specifically designed to make people donate money... that's a new low. That ethically and morally bankrupt in my book. www.theregister.com/2025/10/20/a...
Aid groups scolded for fundraising on AI 'poverty porn'
: Researchers accuse tech firms of profiting from exploitative AI imagery
www.theregister.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:51 AM
That charities are reported to be using AI to generate images of suffering, specifically designed to make people donate money... that's a new low. That ethically and morally bankrupt in my book. www.theregister.com/2025/10/20/a...
I've updated my "The Truth About Trans" post to incorporate more information I've seen and been given. This is my view, of course, and I will continue to update it as events happen, as October and November will likely see some pivotal points in what's happening. msknight.com/loas/?p=1551
The Truth About Trans – Life Of A Stranger
msknight.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM
I've updated my "The Truth About Trans" post to incorporate more information I've seen and been given. This is my view, of course, and I will continue to update it as events happen, as October and November will likely see some pivotal points in what's happening. msknight.com/loas/?p=1551
Farage is linked to Alliance Defending Freedom - in case you're wondering what the matter is with that, they campaign to outlaw abortion... and Farage is bringing that argument to the UK, so if you value abortion rights, you probably don't want to be voting for Reform bylinetimes.com/2024/11/29/n...
Nigel Farage Teams Up With Extreme Anti-Abortion Group and Calls for Debate on Restricting Abortion Rights in UK
The Reform Leader is joining forces with a US-based Christian legal group, which campaigns for abortion to be outlawed around the world
bylinetimes.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Farage is linked to Alliance Defending Freedom - in case you're wondering what the matter is with that, they campaign to outlaw abortion... and Farage is bringing that argument to the UK, so if you value abortion rights, you probably don't want to be voting for Reform bylinetimes.com/2024/11/29/n...
Breaking news - Pictures from the state banquet at Windsor castle are starting to come in.
September 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Breaking news - Pictures from the state banquet at Windsor castle are starting to come in.
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Labour is reaping what it has sown.
My piece for @the-independent.com on the need for a real alternative.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/jerem...
My piece for @the-independent.com on the need for a real alternative.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/jerem...
Surprise, surprise – Labour is reaping what it has sown
Instead of addressing child poverty, homelessness, poor working conditions or any of the real issues impacting this country, Labour has chosen to deflect the blame and pour billions into arms, says Je...
www.independent.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Labour is reaping what it has sown.
My piece for @the-independent.com on the need for a real alternative.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/jerem...
My piece for @the-independent.com on the need for a real alternative.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/jerem...
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👇Today, I asked the Leader of the House what scrutiny Parliament will have over the EHRC’s forthcoming code of practice and statutory guidance.
I welcome her confirmation that the Government will provide opportunities for such parliamentary scrutiny.
I welcome her confirmation that the Government will provide opportunities for such parliamentary scrutiny.
September 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
👇Today, I asked the Leader of the House what scrutiny Parliament will have over the EHRC’s forthcoming code of practice and statutory guidance.
I welcome her confirmation that the Government will provide opportunities for such parliamentary scrutiny.
I welcome her confirmation that the Government will provide opportunities for such parliamentary scrutiny.
Labour replaced Baroness Falkner with another anti-trans person in Mary-Ann Stephenson and now Tim Allen is announced as communication director who serves on the board of Sex Matters. Along with the intention to "tune" article 8 - Labour should be defunded @unison.org.uk @unitetheunion.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Labour replaced Baroness Falkner with another anti-trans person in Mary-Ann Stephenson and now Tim Allen is announced as communication director who serves on the board of Sex Matters. Along with the intention to "tune" article 8 - Labour should be defunded @unison.org.uk @unitetheunion.bsky.social
It is said that the 60 minutes Australia program on Trump/Epstein was pulled within minutes of going up on their Youtube channel. It is archived here - archive.org/details/60-m...
60 Minutes Australia: Trump & Epstein : 60 Minutes : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
60 Minutes Australia segment on Trump and Epstein. Uploaded for preservation as it was made private on youtube.
archive.org
August 18, 2025 at 6:06 AM
It is said that the 60 minutes Australia program on Trump/Epstein was pulled within minutes of going up on their Youtube channel. It is archived here - archive.org/details/60-m...
For me, this is the problem with big tech. They'll do whatever they think they can get away with and when they're caught, the only thing they're actually sorry about, is that they weren't clever enough to get away with it - www.theregister.com/2025/08/18/o...
Transcription app Otter.ai accused of illegal recordings
: Vidchat hosts probably know Otter.ai records everything and feeds it into AI. Their guests may not
www.theregister.com
August 18, 2025 at 5:53 AM
For me, this is the problem with big tech. They'll do whatever they think they can get away with and when they're caught, the only thing they're actually sorry about, is that they weren't clever enough to get away with it - www.theregister.com/2025/08/18/o...
If the trans issue is on your radar of things you want to stay up to date with, I've added some of the history of the last years events to my writing - msknight.com/loas/?p=1551
The Truth About Trans – Life Of A Stranger
msknight.com
August 14, 2025 at 5:53 AM
If the trans issue is on your radar of things you want to stay up to date with, I've added some of the history of the last years events to my writing - msknight.com/loas/?p=1551
I decided to write a little song @philippaeast.bsky.social - not sure if you approve the message - msknight.com/files/It'sGo... - lyrics - msknight.com/technilife/?...
msknight.com
August 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I decided to write a little song @philippaeast.bsky.social - not sure if you approve the message - msknight.com/files/It'sGo... - lyrics - msknight.com/technilife/?...
So many companies use Microsoft Office 365 and when I e-mail them, my mail goes straight to trash, and there's no-one I can contact to find out why Microsoft is doing this. Do you know anyone I can talk with please @jenmsft.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 7:09 AM
So many companies use Microsoft Office 365 and when I e-mail them, my mail goes straight to trash, and there's no-one I can contact to find out why Microsoft is doing this. Do you know anyone I can talk with please @jenmsft.bsky.social
US are now calling UK. I had one on my private phone asking permission to e-mail on my work addy from a company I know doesn't have a link to my employer. The caller insisted on mis-gendering me even though I pointed it out. Please tell me this wasn't in the trade deal. Where DID they get this data?
July 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
US are now calling UK. I had one on my private phone asking permission to e-mail on my work addy from a company I know doesn't have a link to my employer. The caller insisted on mis-gendering me even though I pointed it out. Please tell me this wasn't in the trade deal. Where DID they get this data?
Installed a masthead amplifier. Designed to be installed as close to the aerial as possible. A separate unit provides power up the coax cable. Taken my signal from 50% to 75%. Cost for parts and cable, a little under £100 and fitted myself, but worth it if we get stable signal through bad weather.
July 24, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Installed a masthead amplifier. Designed to be installed as close to the aerial as possible. A separate unit provides power up the coax cable. Taken my signal from 50% to 75%. Cost for parts and cable, a little under £100 and fitted myself, but worth it if we get stable signal through bad weather.
This was a worthwhile 20 minute watch for me. Scott Hanselman takes a look at his childhood, what his parents did for the promise of technology. "Are these tools going to change us, or are we going to change the world with them."
I just wanted to say, I’m probably more proud of this Ted talk than just about anything I’ve ever done so I’m gonna be absolutely useless for the next couple of weeks as I promote the shit out of this because I want you to watch it because it matters in the moment we are in youtu.be/dVG8W-0p6vg
Tech Promised Everything. Did it deliver? | Scott Hanselman | TEDxPortland
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
youtu.be
July 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
This was a worthwhile 20 minute watch for me. Scott Hanselman takes a look at his childhood, what his parents did for the promise of technology. "Are these tools going to change us, or are we going to change the world with them."
TalkTV is airing attacks on trans people without broadcasting the views of those who support trans rights. Call on Ofcom to take action:
goodlaw.social/66f6a3
goodlaw.social/66f6a3
Ofcom: stop TalkTV broadcasting hate
TalkTV is Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News for the UK – a constant source of toxic hate and far-right lies. Over the last 11 weeks, TalkTV has been spouting transphobic hate again and again – totally ignorin...
goodlaw.social
July 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
TalkTV is airing attacks on trans people without broadcasting the views of those who support trans rights. Call on Ofcom to take action:
goodlaw.social/66f6a3
goodlaw.social/66f6a3
If you're in the UK and want to help out regarding the trans insanity that's going on, I'd be grateful if you could sign this parliament petition please, and pass it round to others you know who are also on our side of the issue - petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Petition: Amend Law so Definitions of Man & Woman Include Transgender and Intersex People
We want the Government to amend the law so that legal definitions of “woman” and “man” are inclusive of transgender and intersex people, and not restricted to biological sex. We think this would ensur...
petition.parliament.uk
July 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
If you're in the UK and want to help out regarding the trans insanity that's going on, I'd be grateful if you could sign this parliament petition please, and pass it round to others you know who are also on our side of the issue - petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
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A year ago, Keir Starmer promised “a total crackdown on cronyism”.
But, after a year in power, one of his MPs says “the PLP office has literally become a public affairs agency”.
Is that not cronyism? Because it’s certainly not a crackdown...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
But, after a year in power, one of his MPs says “the PLP office has literally become a public affairs agency”.
Is that not cronyism? Because it’s certainly not a crackdown...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour MPs alarmed by rise in sponsored events arranged by party
Invitations for receptions sent from parliamentary office include ads for housebuilders and public affairs firms
www.theguardian.com
July 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A year ago, Keir Starmer promised “a total crackdown on cronyism”.
But, after a year in power, one of his MPs says “the PLP office has literally become a public affairs agency”.
Is that not cronyism? Because it’s certainly not a crackdown...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
But, after a year in power, one of his MPs says “the PLP office has literally become a public affairs agency”.
Is that not cronyism? Because it’s certainly not a crackdown...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I've had to block massive IP ranges to stop AI bots eating my web sites including 17.0.0.0/8 from Apple, 104.208.0.0/13, 4.224.0.0/12 from Microsoft and a shed tone from Amazon. This is utterly bonkers.
July 8, 2025 at 8:47 AM
I've had to block massive IP ranges to stop AI bots eating my web sites including 17.0.0.0/8 from Apple, 104.208.0.0/13, 4.224.0.0/12 from Microsoft and a shed tone from Amazon. This is utterly bonkers.
Here's something I didn't know - The music video for Sheena Easton's "9 to 5" was filmed on the Bluebell Railway, a heritage railway line that runs between East and West Sussex in England. The video features the preserved London and South Western Railway No. 488, a LSWR 0415 Class steam locomotive
June 30, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Here's something I didn't know - The music video for Sheena Easton's "9 to 5" was filmed on the Bluebell Railway, a heritage railway line that runs between East and West Sussex in England. The video features the preserved London and South Western Railway No. 488, a LSWR 0415 Class steam locomotive