Andrew A

Also has a sense of humour :-)

Staffordshire Reform leader Chris Large quits amid racism probe Councillor Chris Large resigns as Staffordshire Reform leader, just days after being appointed.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Russian Influence on UK Politics and Democracy - Hansard - UK Parliament Hansard record of the item : 'Russian Influence on UK Politics and Democracy' on Monday 9 February 2026.

hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2026... Here is the debate:

I had to confess: see profile!

Christopher Stites (@christopherstites) Bag End by John Howe. One of my favorites! It feels like home.

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I apologize. I stopped watching the Chelski v #lufc when the penalty was given. Checked the score later and it was 2-2! Saw the last 10 mins! Outstanding result! 4 out of possible 5 against Chelski.

Well Andy Burnam has put an end to the media playing the bitter rival game within Labour.

So glad to see George Cottrell being named in parliament yesterday. He was Farage’s head of fundraising when he convicted of an offence related to money laundering & is still close to & funding Farage. Crypto is an urgent democratic threat to the UK

A black and white painting of a large megalithic monument standing next to the gable end of a stone house.

This is my watercolour of the Dolmen of Crucuno in Brittany for #TombTuesday. The remains of a huge passage tomb, its capstone weighs around 40 tons and in modern times it was used as a stable.
The original artwork is now available on my Etsy shop here: shorturl.at/HDzSI

This Study's List of the Most Invasive AI Browser Extensions Includes a Few You Probably Use A host of AI-powered browser extensions that have been installed by tens of millions of users may also be invading your privacy.

lifehacker.com/tech/invasiv...

Ben Goldsborough MP speaking in a debate on Russian influence on UK politics:

“It seems Reform politicians are comfortable doing the Kremlin’s dirty work for them, regardless of whether they get paid for the privilege or not.”

Man who doesn't turn up to do his job, tells a room full of retired people that working from home is bad.

Watch Out Mister! painting by Leeds-born Geoffrey W. Birks (1929-93).

Young boys play on the street, Salford, 1964, photo by Shirley Baker.

YouTube video by Bona Fide The Tories Just INSULTED everyone | My Rant

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Grandad Built That, painting by Philip Meadows, Teesside artist.

🔥 𝗜𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝘂𝗲𝘃 𝘃𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁
@HisenseUK Player of the Match
#lufc

A coal miner, a welder, maintaining or making a machine & painting pottery.

Cathedral of St Mary, Newcastle

Newcastle’s Industrial Heritage (2006)
Joseph A Nuttgens

The skill of working class women & men.
Mining, welding, manufacturing & painting.

#StainedGlassSunday

Cathedral of St Mary, Newcastle Industrial Heritage 2006 Joseph A Nuttgens Ship building - the vessel towering over the worker’s terraced housing as they leave work.

Cathedral of St Mary, Newcastle

Industrial Heritage 2006
Joseph A Nuttgens

Ship building - the vessel towering over the worker’s terraced housing as they leave work.

#StainedGlassSunday

It's not been a good week for Reform.

Here are some of the disastrous headlines they have had across many councils they run - in just the last few days!

The last story is one you don't want to miss...

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YouTube video by Bona Fide 'She Doesn't Even Exist' | Reform UK's Fake Pensioner Scheme Backfires

youtube.com/watch?v=i81X...

Hyde Park Picture House, Headingley, Leeds, painting by Allen Tortice (b.1948).

🚨BREAKING: Parliament is going to debate the petition – BY-ELECTIONS TO BE CALLED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN MP’S DEFECT TO ANOTHER PARTY on 16 March 2026!

Contact/Tag your MP now and ask them to attend the debate and speak out in support

Reform UK warns Worcestershire County Council is facing bankruptcy Worcestershire County Council is asking for £71m in emergency support.

Reform UK Worcestershire is in deep trouble.

Leader Jo Monk’s leadership has been chaos.

Now the council is facing ‘effective bankruptcy'

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

😍 That Gruev pass! That Bogle goal!
#lufc

Reform-run Kent council accused of fabricating £40m net zero savings Exclusive: Disclosures show figures cited by council leader rested on unfunded ideas listed briefly in budget papers

Surely not 🤔

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

How and Why I Wrote 'City of Heroes' What role can artists play in the struggle against the forces of oppression?

Some thoughts on the role of the artist in the struggle against oppression

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Jeremy Kyle's dark past from affair with nanny to gambling addiction and debts Former ITV host Jeremy Kyle has lived quite the colourful life with a dark past as he's been married three times and divorced twice, after battling a gambling addiction

"Nigel Farage has confirmed that controversial TV host [and aggressive victim baiting bully] Jeremy Kyle is media training Reform UK’s candidates"

"Jeremy Kyle's dark past - affair with nanny, gambling addiction and spiralling debts"
www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrit...

…and in case you were wondering, ESPN commentary fans, yes he did (sound on). #LUFC