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John Eacott
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Sailing Instructor, yacht Captain, RYA YMI
Life, music, sailing, adventure :)
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Fantastic news. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Andy Burnham expected to say he will push ahead with electoral reform plans
Exclusive: Labour conference speech will kick off process that could replace current system with proportional representation
www.theguardian.com
September 29, 2026 at 12:49 PM
johneacott.bsky.social
He's just mad.
And there are still Americans that fall for his lies.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump promise of $5,000 for US citizens after midterms decried as ‘bribery’
Critics react to bid for Republican votes with incredulity and point to potential $1.2tn cost atop existing national debt
www.theguardian.com
September 10, 2026 at 5:42 PM
johneacott.bsky.social
Cycling - more than simply a mode of transport!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’ll admit it: I’ve cycled through red lights. But Britain’s traffic laws are to blame, not me | Simon Jenkins
The essence of cycling is to keep moving, but London’s chaotic roads often make this difficult. My solution: fewer, not more rules, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
www.theguardian.com
August 21, 2026 at 3:43 PM
johneacott.bsky.social
Yes to UK Constitution. Great Andy Burnham.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Devolution plans strengthen case for written UK constitution, says Burnham
PM argues for codified model of decentralisation that would fundamentally change centuries-old workings of state
www.theguardian.com
August 2, 2026 at 8:37 AM
johneacott.bsky.social
The dumbest and also the most dangerous person on the planet. People of the USA we need you to do something about him please.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Trump says he is close to decision on largest-yet attack on Iran
Escalation would follow oil passing $100 a barrel again and Houthi strikes on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea
www.theguardian.com
July 23, 2026 at 6:17 PM
johneacott.bsky.social
Thank you Keir Starmer, you have done an amazing job.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Andy Burnham prepares for power as emotional Keir Starmer bows out
New Makerfield MP could get keys to No 10 unopposed after British prime minister’s resignation paves way for successor
www.theguardian.com
June 23, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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london.gov.uk
My ambition is clear: I want London to become the world’s leading city for environmentally friendly, low-emission, high-efficiency data centre development.

Innovation must not come at the expense of our natural world.
Sadiq Khan: ‘I want London to be world leader for green data centre development’ | New Civil Engineer
Speaking at London Tech Week, Sadiq Khan unveiled a new City Hall report highlighting the scale of demand being placed on the capital’s electricity
www.newcivilengineer.com
June 10, 2026 at 2:56 PM
johneacott.bsky.social
Cancel this World Cup. It's biased and divisive.
Sack Infantino and award Trump the FIFA prize for worldwide instability.
ronfilipkowski.bsky.social Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · Jun 10
That’s called a bribe.
June 10, 2026 at 4:42 PM
johneacott.bsky.social
Ha ha, Andy Burnham copying all of Starmer's great policies! Good news anyway
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Andy Burnham to back electoral reform if he becomes prime minister
Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate wants to make politics ‘less point-scoring, more problem-solving’
www.theguardian.com
May 21, 2026 at 2:26 PM
johneacott.bsky.social
Good news. We don't need a wierd Trump supporting fascist in the UK.
Good work UK govt.
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/a...
Wireless festival cancelled after Kanye West banned from entering UK
Rapper had been booked to play at festival in London, prompting outcry over his past antisemitic remarks
www.theguardian.com
April 7, 2026 at 5:19 PM
johneacott.bsky.social
Great.
#keirstarmer
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Starmer vows to tackle social media’s ‘addictive features’ to protect children
Prime minister says UK must do more to regulate against potential harms after landmark ruling in US court
www.theguardian.com
March 26, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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C-SPAN caller to Rep. Pete Sessions: "Your party has given the power of the presidency to an insane, pedophelic serial killer"
March 25, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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Cartoon by @chrischuckry.bsky.social
March 25, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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Always great in Chichester harbour. My happy place
#hambleschoolofyachting
#rya
March 26, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘Vile’ Trump condemned for gloating over Robert Mueller death
Outrage mounts after president posted on Truth Social he was ‘glad’ former FBI director and special counsel had died
www.theguardian.com
March 22, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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De Niro: It doesn’t matter if you’re a Democrat, a Republican, or an Independent—no one, no one voted for new wars. No one voted for higher prices at the pump. No one voted for higher prices in grocery stores, and no one voted for government-masked thugs shooting down our citizens in the streets.
March 20, 2026 at 1:36 AM
johneacott.bsky.social
All nations should boycott the USA World Cup.
We can't play football in in a country that makes war 'just for fun'.
#boycottUSAworldcup
#englandboycottUSA
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Iran will boycott the US but not the World Cup, country’s football head says
Iran will ‘boycott the United States’ but ‘not the World Cup’, the Iranian football federation president, Mehdi Taj, has said
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Putin terrified of a coup by the Russian people and military.
It would be wonderful ❤️
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
Unexplained Moscow internet blackouts spark fears of web censorship plan
Kremlin appearing to ramp up control over online activity, as it tests new ‘whitelist’ system of website restrictions
www.theguardian.com
March 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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52% of Americans say Trump is at least partly doing the Iran War to distract from the Epstein files
March 15, 2026 at 3:12 PM
johneacott.bsky.social
Excellent Keir Starmer! Calm, pragmatic and doing his best to stabilise a disasterous situation.
#starmer
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Could be the making of him’: Starmer’s allies praise stance on Trump and Iran
Refusal to kowtow to US president has won public backing – and left Badenoch and Farage playing catch-up
www.theguardian.com
March 14, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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acyn.bsky.social
Murphy: I have great sympathy for our soldiers and our military leaders they are being given directions by a senile old man who is losing his mind. And so it's no surprise that this war is going horribly
March 13, 2026 at 2:40 AM
johneacott.bsky.social
Good. Football World Cup should also be cancelled (or hosted just in Mexico and Canada)
BBC News - Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs to be cancelled amid Middle East war
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 13, 2026 at 6:24 PM
johneacott.bsky.social
What a surprise!! So Vladimir is playing Donald like the total fool. Well done dumbTrump.
#dumbTrump
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...
Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ lies behind Iran’s drone tactics, UK defence secretary says
Senior British army officer tells John Healey Iranian pilots are flying Shaheds much lower, making them more effective
www.theguardian.com
March 12, 2026 at 4:48 PM
johneacott.bsky.social
Great result King Trump 🤣 You really are the most pathetic and dangerous madman on this earth. Lets hope that the American people realize that soon.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Middle East crisis live: Iran steps up campaign to disrupt energy markets as oil price spikes above $100 a barrel
Iran has set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters as it increased attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East
www.theguardian.com
March 12, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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supermarina.bsky.social
I can remember when Bill Clinton was elected president and all the right-winger were wringing their hands about 'how CAN a man who never served in the military be allowed to be Commander in Chief?' and shouting SCANDAL!!!
Same people are now goose-stepping alongside the draft dodger-in-chief.
March 10, 2026 at 4:44 AM