Barrie Stephenson

York 10k 2025 Barrie is raising money for Restore (York) Limited. Donate at https://givi.ng/cpc2

Restore has entered ten people in the York 10k on Sunday and one of them has dropped out. I have offered to fill the gap. I have a target of £150 to reach in the next few days. If you feel able and willing here’s the link to my fundraising page. www.totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/resto...

Democratic Wins Media on Substack BREAKING: In a shocking moment, Democrat Sam Liccardo just exposed how Trump’s top contributors and big banks are getting cases against them dropped. This is a bombshell.

For all you statesiders #corruption #bigmoney

substack.com/@demwinsmedi...

'Threat of Russia cannot be ignored' Starmer tells BBC as he unveils defence spending plans But pressed on when defence spending will hit 3% of GDP, Starmer tells the Today programme he doesn't believe in

Did I just hear a tick of the Doomsday Clock? www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz... #nuclearrearmament #defencespending #uk #starmer

Iceberg tracks found off UK coast could shed light on Antarctica Deep tracks gouged in the seafloor off the coast of Scotland could help us understand Antarctica today.

Hearing “Icebergs the size of Norwich” in a BBC News bulletin - caused me to spontaneously burst out laughing.
#norwich #bbcnews #iceberg #laughter
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I’ve just watched a Party Political Broadcast from Reform. Nigel Farage is claiming they will stop the boats, stop illegal immigration and stop the rise in the population. How, if someone votes Reform at a local government election can Reform do any of those things? It was a lie. #localelections

CAN we get on with it @10dowingstreet.bsky.social

The last few verses of Ecclesiastes 9
“The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded
than the shouting of a ruler among fools.
Wisdom is better than weapons of war,
but one bungler destroys much good.”

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Only on that one caveat when she refused to play soundbite politics. The rest she’s off the scale 🤣

I agree with Pritti Patel, when she refused to, in her words, play ‘soundbite politics’. That’s why Laura Kuenssberg and her stand-in, Victoria Derbyshire annoy me so much. Nevermind the story, where’s the soundbite. It ruins the BBC’s flagship politics show. @bbclaurak.bsky.social

Bishop calls on Trump to ‘have mercy’ on migrants and LGBTQ+ people Right Rev Mariann Budde’s appeal amounts to bold public criticism and prompts frosty response from US president

A true prophet in our midst www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

There’s something wrong with US democracy when one man wields so much power. Where are the checks and balances? #uspolitics #trump #democracy #uspresident #abuseofpower

Pictures: Snow hits York as council issues warning to residents Here’s how it’s looking out there

Great snow pictures on YokMix site #uksnow Fallen snow is wet and just a few flakes still falling. yorkmix.com/pictures-sno...

View of snow falling and settling in back yard of a house in the centre of York.

#uksnow YO31 7/10 5cm snowing steadily

View from my doorbell cam #uksnow YO31 5/10 3cm #york

YO31 6/10 5cm snowing steadily #uksnow #York

@uksnowmap.com Thanks for moving to BlueSky - I deleted my X account months ago.

Hinshelwood tight-lipped on rumoured City interest in Wigan's Josh Stones ADAM HINSHELWOOD was tight-lipped in response to whether there was truth in York City’s interest in striker Josh Stones.

From York Press - Hinshelwood tight-lipped on rumoured City interest in Wigan's Josh Stones
www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/248319...

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Elon Musk 'misinformed' on grooming gangs, says Wes Streeting The Conservatives have also criticised the billionaire for "sharing things that are factually inaccurate".

Perhaps Musk should be judged in the same court in which he is judging our politicians. Personally, the X courtroom is one I chose to leave some time ago but I’m sure he would be equally condemned by the same kangaroo #ukpolitics
Musk 'misinformed' on grooming gangs, www.bbc.com/news/article...

I’m everywhere except X and Threads

A table full of donations of food and Christmas treats with York Foodbank staff and volunteers - all smiling.

Look at this generous donation to York Foodbank from the residents of Claremont Terrace in York. We make a collection every Monday but this was the result of a special Christmas appeal. #foodbank #yorkfoodbank #york

@pipofsuffolk.bsky.social Please add me to cofepeeps

How is an investigation into a TV presenter the lead story on the BBCs National News bulletin? Surely there are stronger and more important stories we need to know about. #bbcnews #media #bbc #TV

Good point but as far as I remember (it was 10 days ago) it felt as though Kuenssberg was scoring points and trying to catch the minister out on a minor issue (in the context ) instead of getting on with the main issue - which I now can’t remember.

I think it would better if you said ‘… you could be using … ‘ there’s no compelling reason to use it if you’re Christian Mac user; not even for a CofE Mac user.
Now I fear you will like me less 😆. (I would have said fewer but my head just wouldn’t let me.)

Laura Kuenssberg straining gnats and swallowing camels - as ever. Too much nit picking. Once she has harassed the minister over bus fares what has she proved? It’s not a big issue. #bbc #kuenssberg

I wonder how many CofE churches will mention the resignation of Justin Welby today? Prayers, support, distancing, standing with survivors ? #cofe

Leaving X - BlueSky or Mastodon?

Testing Croissant https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/croissant-cross-posting/id6670288979

@gavaitchison.bsky.social That’s better - I can see who you are now 😀