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Andy Downing

@andydowning.bsky.social

Once an aspiring education leader, then perspiring now expiring after 50+ years. Ex teacher, HT, Director of Schools. Father, grandparent, dog dad.

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I cannot support Labour any more. The party has completely lost it's way.

18.11.2025 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In a word - Bennett 😑

07.11.2025 10:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy (belated?) birthday and hope you get better soon x

07.11.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Gosh - someone who wants to read and reflect before passing judgement! How novel and refreshing given the hyperbole I was reading yesterday before the report was even published 😊

05.11.2025 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Agreed although you wouldn't know it from the comments of the headmistress and the lawyer - before the report was even published!!

05.11.2025 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And she "never" mispeaks

30.10.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Couldn't agree more. We know which side Murdoch will be on so they just have to ignore the MSM and concentrate on improving the lives of ordinary people.

29.10.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Now I understand why I prefer linguine x😜

25.10.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely! I am scrupulous in protecting myself from malaria 😊

20.10.2025 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My worldly knowledge is transformed by your fun factlet's. How did I get to this day old without knowing these vital facts? πŸ€”

11.10.2025 05:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Is it normal for someone who has done nothing wrong to seek expensive legal advice? πŸ€”

13.09.2025 06:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Just a reminder, that Angela Rayner took the decision to resign.

Suella Braverman was reinstated as Home Secretary after 6 days.

Priti Patel refused to resign and led to Independent Advisor resigning.

Nadhim Zahawi owed Β£5 million and didn't inform the Treasury.

THEY ARE NOT ALL THE SAME.

05.09.2025 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 78    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a baby is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee and making a surprised face . ALT: a baby is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee and making a surprised face .

Is that all?

05.09.2025 08:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Silencing the drumbeat again: seeking asylum is legal Hundreds protested in Ashington against so-called "illegal immigrants" - though seeking asylum has been legal since 1951

The term of β€˜illegal migrant’ has been nurtured and the media repeat it as fact. It’s designed to whip up hate & dehumanise - there needs to be a pushback

Seeking asylum is legal & has been for 74 years, since the UK signed the UN Convention on Asylum Seekers in 1951

@northeastbylines.co.uk

31.08.2025 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 110    πŸ” 48    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3

Amazing that someone so divisive could be seen as an "ambassador"!

01.09.2025 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Of course he has - resistance is futile! 😊

31.08.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Woah! You actually blocked me when we had never interacted. Why are you distracting?

31.08.2025 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Come on Stuart you know full well that he can't take any criticism or challenge. Okay you agree with him but don't suggest he can take disagreement

31.08.2025 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ludlow is the food capital of England. Any steak will be good

31.08.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It has just dawned on me that this is the first start of an academic year since 1956 that I haven’t been directly involved in education! A sobering thought πŸ€”

31.08.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How can someone as divisive as him be an "ambassador"?

31.08.2025 07:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Brilliant!

22.08.2025 10:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Arrogance, incompetence and influence - a toxic combination

12.08.2025 06:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Eating a mango while in a hammock must be so invigorating 😊

22.07.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🀣

16.07.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Got to keep moving 🀣

16.07.2025 07:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you

16.07.2025 07:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I drink an awful lot of sparkling water and while it's not expensive I am feeling guilty about the amount of plastic. Does anyone have any experience of soda makers? What are your views? TIA

16.07.2025 06:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Take care of yourself Emma x

14.07.2025 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No he fucking doesn't have to respond 😑

04.06.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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