Aidan Baker
@dorsetnorth.bsky.social
Retired, based in North Dorset. Keen enthusiast for Dorset, Devon & Cornwall rail and Trinity House. Support brewers in the South West. NT & English Heritage🇬🇧
Happy #PumpClipWednesday #Dorset Earlier this summer in Shaftesbury at the Fringe😊
September 16, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Happy #PumpClipWednesday #Dorset Earlier this summer in Shaftesbury at the Fringe😊
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Hall & Woodhouse have developed a new session beer, The Spanner, in collaboration with former Top Gear presenter turned pub owner, James May beertoday.co.uk/2026/09/15/t... #beer #beernews
The Spanner: It does one thing really well - Beer Today
Hall & Woodhouse have developed a new session beer, The Spanner, in collaboration with former Top Gear presenter turned pub owner, James May
beertoday.co.uk
September 15, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Hall & Woodhouse have developed a new session beer, The Spanner, in collaboration with former Top Gear presenter turned pub owner, James May beertoday.co.uk/2026/09/15/t... #beer #beernews
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Martin Wolf: a threat to democracy in FT clothing www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/09...
Martin Wolf: a threat to democracy in FT clothing
Martin Wolf has written in the Financial Times today about the difficult choices facing John Healey as he prepares for his October Budget. Wolf argues that the Chancellor needs to be bold. I agree, bu...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
September 14, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Martin Wolf: a threat to democracy in FT clothing www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/09...
September 12, 2026 at 5:38 AM
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September 11, 2026 at 5:29 AM
September 10, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Happy #PumpClipWednesday #Dorset The Grosvenor Arms, Shaftesbury, Dorset.
September 9, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Happy #PumpClipWednesday #Dorset The Grosvenor Arms, Shaftesbury, Dorset.
Happy #PostBoxSaturday #Cornwall VR WallBox, Charlestown, St Austell.
September 5, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Happy #PostBoxSaturday #Cornwall VR WallBox, Charlestown, St Austell.
Happy #FingerPostFriday #Dorset Corfe Castle, Dorset.
September 4, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Happy #FingerPostFriday #Dorset Corfe Castle, Dorset.
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As part of its 175th anniversary celebrations, St Austell Brewery has revived one of the most popular beers from its brewing archive beertoday.co.uk/2026/09/03/s... #beer #beernews
Commemorative St Austell brew makes a comeback - Beer Today
As part of its 175th anniversary celebrations, St Austell Brewery has revived one of the most popular beers from its brewing archive
beertoday.co.uk
September 3, 2026 at 4:49 PM
As part of its 175th anniversary celebrations, St Austell Brewery has revived one of the most popular beers from its brewing archive beertoday.co.uk/2026/09/03/s... #beer #beernews
Happy #PubSignThursday #Cornwall Rashleigh Arms, Charlestown, St Austell.
September 3, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Happy #PubSignThursday #Cornwall Rashleigh Arms, Charlestown, St Austell.
Happy #PostBoxSaturday #Cornwall G5R Pillar Box, Victoria Road, St Austell, Cornwall.
August 29, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Happy #PostBoxSaturday #Cornwall G5R Pillar Box, Victoria Road, St Austell, Cornwall.
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August 28, 2026 at 7:13 AM
August 28, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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Is £3 trillion of national debt a problem, or a sign of success and the finance sector's confidence in the government?
I wrote this infographic. AI created the image.
I wrote this infographic. AI created the image.
August 26, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Is £3 trillion of national debt a problem, or a sign of success and the finance sector's confidence in the government?
I wrote this infographic. AI created the image.
I wrote this infographic. AI created the image.
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Our rapid disillusionment with political leaders is treated by much of the media as some kind of pathology. But what I see is these leaders backtracking on their promises, dashing people's hopes and serving the ultra-rich ahead of the rest of the population. Why wouldn't we be disillusioned?
So the ultra-rich will continue to own our politics, and our country. Disappointing to say the least.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Burnham drops support for political funding cap aimed at curbing mega-donors
PM said he would set bar at £500k, but trade unions say funding reforms could undermine their ability to donate to Labour
www.theguardian.com
August 27, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Our rapid disillusionment with political leaders is treated by much of the media as some kind of pathology. But what I see is these leaders backtracking on their promises, dashing people's hopes and serving the ultra-rich ahead of the rest of the population. Why wouldn't we be disillusioned?
August 27, 2026 at 5:47 AM
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This would be a very good move. Crucial to think deeply about what model we should use but also to allow a big open process for how we arrive at it. Otherwise we make it easier for critics to brand it a stitch-up.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Labour MPs will push Burnham to back voting reform in first 100 days
Exclusive: Nearly 100 Labour MPs support commission on changing the system used for Westminster election
www.theguardian.com
August 26, 2026 at 9:42 AM
This would be a very good move. Crucial to think deeply about what model we should use but also to allow a big open process for how we arrive at it. Otherwise we make it easier for critics to brand it a stitch-up.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Happy #PumpClipWednesday #Dorset The White Horse, Stourpaine, Dorset.
August 26, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Happy #PumpClipWednesday #Dorset The White Horse, Stourpaine, Dorset.
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Petition: Set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform to review the electoral system
I ask the Government to set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform, as advocated by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Fair Elections.
Please sign.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
I ask the Government to set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform, as advocated by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Fair Elections.
Please sign.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
Petition: Set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform to review the electoral system
I ask the Government to set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform, as advocated by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Fair Elections. It should be an independent, time limited, expert led re...
petition.parliament.uk
August 25, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Petition: Set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform to review the electoral system
I ask the Government to set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform, as advocated by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Fair Elections.
Please sign.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
I ask the Government to set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform, as advocated by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Fair Elections.
Please sign.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
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The choice is clear: do we want more austerity or increased well-being? www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/08... The UK economy is failing, but that is entirely by choice. We could flourish if only we broke our obsession with finance and put people first.
www.taxresearch.org.uk
August 25, 2026 at 7:14 AM
The choice is clear: do we want more austerity or increased well-being? www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/08... The UK economy is failing, but that is entirely by choice. We could flourish if only we broke our obsession with finance and put people first.
Happy #PostBoxSaturday #Cornwall G5R WallBox, Higher Market Street, Looe, Cornwall.
August 22, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Happy #PostBoxSaturday #Cornwall G5R WallBox, Higher Market Street, Looe, Cornwall.
Happy #FingerPostFriday #Dorset Chiswell, Portland.
August 21, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Happy #FingerPostFriday #Dorset Chiswell, Portland.