Greg Brown
@gregpfc.bsky.social
Retired from multi-sector career, mainly leadership. Enjoying 🌳 life in W Sx, aiming to be a decent citizen. #family #community #Parkrun #Pompey #countryside #Europe #Francophile #music Dad of a Head Teacher, Nursing Sister & original 🎸“Ordinary Boy”🎸
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Any politician calling to leave the ECHR is lying about what that will achieve.
It won’t solve any problem or improve our lives
It will make us worse off and remove our rights.
Just like Brexit.
The ECHR belongs to us all.
It’s not theirs to take.
Please sign
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/echr-petition
It won’t solve any problem or improve our lives
It will make us worse off and remove our rights.
Just like Brexit.
The ECHR belongs to us all.
It’s not theirs to take.
Please sign
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/echr-petition
Act now to protect the UK's place in the ECHR
Sign the European Movement UK's petition now if you agree: Britain must remain in the ECHR
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
September 6, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Any politician calling to leave the ECHR is lying about what that will achieve.
It won’t solve any problem or improve our lives
It will make us worse off and remove our rights.
Just like Brexit.
The ECHR belongs to us all.
It’s not theirs to take.
Please sign
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/echr-petition
It won’t solve any problem or improve our lives
It will make us worse off and remove our rights.
Just like Brexit.
The ECHR belongs to us all.
It’s not theirs to take.
Please sign
www.europeanmovement.co.uk/echr-petition
Can anyone think of a suitable topic for next week’s episode? www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
September 4, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Can anyone think of a suitable topic for next week’s episode? www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
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Oops!
“Orr has appeared on BBC Radio 4 for the Today podcast and the Moral Maze.”
He frequently serves as a guest panellist on the programme discussing various ethical, religious, and political topics (Wiki)
Oh, and his wife’s a vicar.
“Orr has appeared on BBC Radio 4 for the Today podcast and the Moral Maze.”
He frequently serves as a guest panellist on the programme discussing various ethical, religious, and political topics (Wiki)
Oh, and his wife’s a vicar.
Just a reminder, Professor James Orr, Reform UK head of policy, teaches 'ethics' to undergraduates at Cambridge University
youtu.be/aXut3s90rUI
youtu.be/aXut3s90rUI
September 4, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Oops!
“Orr has appeared on BBC Radio 4 for the Today podcast and the Moral Maze.”
He frequently serves as a guest panellist on the programme discussing various ethical, religious, and political topics (Wiki)
Oh, and his wife’s a vicar.
“Orr has appeared on BBC Radio 4 for the Today podcast and the Moral Maze.”
He frequently serves as a guest panellist on the programme discussing various ethical, religious, and political topics (Wiki)
Oh, and his wife’s a vicar.
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He definitely has a point
September 3, 2026 at 9:20 PM
He definitely has a point
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Can’t quite get over the fact a party that waxes lyrical about how they are patriots and represent the views of the common Brit have admitted on camera they can’t get any British donors 😭
What a time to be alive
What a time to be alive
September 3, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Can’t quite get over the fact a party that waxes lyrical about how they are patriots and represent the views of the common Brit have admitted on camera they can’t get any British donors 😭
What a time to be alive
What a time to be alive
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Stop whatever you’re doing & watch this now! Reform’s magic money tree has been bust wide open. Huge kudos to undercover reporters Verbatim via @channel4news.bsky.social
youtu.be/aXut3s90rUI?... huge
youtu.be/aXut3s90rUI?... huge
Undercover: Exposing Reform's secret donations plot
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
youtu.be
September 3, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Stop whatever you’re doing & watch this now! Reform’s magic money tree has been bust wide open. Huge kudos to undercover reporters Verbatim via @channel4news.bsky.social
youtu.be/aXut3s90rUI?... huge
youtu.be/aXut3s90rUI?... huge
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I’ve been wondering this.
Sadiq Khan gets massive grief about ‘lawless London’ even though its crime rate is relatively low.
Middlesbrough has the highest crime rate in the UK but nobody points the finger at Ben Houchen.
Sadiq Khan gets massive grief about ‘lawless London’ even though its crime rate is relatively low.
Middlesbrough has the highest crime rate in the UK but nobody points the finger at Ben Houchen.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social why is Lord Ben Houchen, Metro Mayor of Tees Valley, not being asked about the ongoing problems in his area?
www.private-eye.co.uk/in-the-back
www.private-eye.co.uk/in-the-back
Private Eye | Teesside: Plot twisters
THERE are dysfunctional public bodies and then there’s Lord (Ben) Houchen’s Tees Valley (TVCA) Authority and its wholly owned South Tees Development Corporation (STDC).
www.private-eye.co.uk
August 30, 2026 at 7:23 AM
I’ve been wondering this.
Sadiq Khan gets massive grief about ‘lawless London’ even though its crime rate is relatively low.
Middlesbrough has the highest crime rate in the UK but nobody points the finger at Ben Houchen.
Sadiq Khan gets massive grief about ‘lawless London’ even though its crime rate is relatively low.
Middlesbrough has the highest crime rate in the UK but nobody points the finger at Ben Houchen.
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Peruvian jockeys traded their horses for their own two legs, full racing gear included, and sprinted a charity race to raise funds for social causes.
August 16, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Peruvian jockeys traded their horses for their own two legs, full racing gear included, and sprinted a charity race to raise funds for social causes.
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More than half of accounts posting about violence in Belfast & Southampton on X were based overseas.
Only 4 of the 12 most-seen posts were from the UK.
X is now "“a weapon of choice” for hostile foreign actors seeking to manipulate shocking & divisive content".
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
Only 4 of the 12 most-seen posts were from the UK.
X is now "“a weapon of choice” for hostile foreign actors seeking to manipulate shocking & divisive content".
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
August 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
More than half of accounts posting about violence in Belfast & Southampton on X were based overseas.
Only 4 of the 12 most-seen posts were from the UK.
X is now "“a weapon of choice” for hostile foreign actors seeking to manipulate shocking & divisive content".
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
Only 4 of the 12 most-seen posts were from the UK.
X is now "“a weapon of choice” for hostile foreign actors seeking to manipulate shocking & divisive content".
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
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German broadcast. Nailed it
July 19, 2026 at 8:27 PM
German broadcast. Nailed it
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EU membership could recoup over 90% of the damage to UK economy from Brexit
The research suggests that membership would deliver a 3.6% boost to the UK’s economy, equivalent to a £92bn increase in GDP in the long run. In just one year, British businesses could see a £43bn boost in global exports,
The research suggests that membership would deliver a 3.6% boost to the UK’s economy, equivalent to a £92bn increase in GDP in the long run. In just one year, British businesses could see a £43bn boost in global exports,
FAQ: What would EU membership mean for the UK economy? - Best for Britain
We all know the UK economy has suffered as a result of leaving the EU - but have you ever wondered how much it could be improved by reinstating our membership? Well, we decided to ask the experts, and...
bestforbritain.org
July 19, 2026 at 10:16 AM
EU membership could recoup over 90% of the damage to UK economy from Brexit
The research suggests that membership would deliver a 3.6% boost to the UK’s economy, equivalent to a £92bn increase in GDP in the long run. In just one year, British businesses could see a £43bn boost in global exports,
The research suggests that membership would deliver a 3.6% boost to the UK’s economy, equivalent to a £92bn increase in GDP in the long run. In just one year, British businesses could see a £43bn boost in global exports,
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Boy I never expected this from Robert Jenrick, the former housing minister who unlawfully approved a development for a prominent Tory donor and was inexplicably allowed to remain in post
Police launch investigation into £37,500 donation made to Robert Jenrick campaign trib.al/7b4NvZn
Police launch investigation into £37,500 donation made to Robert Jenrick campaign
Scotland Yard is now investigating a political donation made to his campaign to become Conservative leader in 2024
inews.co.uk
July 8, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Boy I never expected this from Robert Jenrick, the former housing minister who unlawfully approved a development for a prominent Tory donor and was inexplicably allowed to remain in post
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It's a mystery how she only lasted six weeks
June 19, 2026 at 3:22 PM
It's a mystery how she only lasted six weeks
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"So ... so I said ... why not sign your treaty here, at Versailles?"
June 18, 2026 at 12:17 AM
"So ... so I said ... why not sign your treaty here, at Versailles?"
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Love that 20k people signed this on day 1
Why? Because we’re DONE
Tech companies profit from hate & disinformation every day & face zero legal liability because they’re classed as “platforms” not publishers
An insane loophole that needs closing NOW
PLS SIGN
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Why? Because we’re DONE
Tech companies profit from hate & disinformation every day & face zero legal liability because they’re classed as “platforms” not publishers
An insane loophole that needs closing NOW
PLS SIGN
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Sign the urgent petition
Tech billionaires shouldn't get to hide behind a legal loophole while their algorithms push dangerous content for profit. MPs are demanding emergency laws to finally make them liable for the harm they...
you.38degrees.org.uk
June 19, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Love that 20k people signed this on day 1
Why? Because we’re DONE
Tech companies profit from hate & disinformation every day & face zero legal liability because they’re classed as “platforms” not publishers
An insane loophole that needs closing NOW
PLS SIGN
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Why? Because we’re DONE
Tech companies profit from hate & disinformation every day & face zero legal liability because they’re classed as “platforms” not publishers
An insane loophole that needs closing NOW
PLS SIGN
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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A whole 12% of voters think Brexit has been a success. And just 25% of Leave voters. Sigh.
June 9, 2026 at 9:59 AM
A whole 12% of voters think Brexit has been a success. And just 25% of Leave voters. Sigh.
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This is why young people should vote, and why right-of-centre parties will NEVER back mandatory voting.
I’ve just spent an hour composing a letter to my MP regarding voter intimidation.
Apparently, I’m a radical twenty something. 🙃
Apparently, I’m a radical twenty something. 🙃
May 4, 2026 at 5:43 PM
This is why young people should vote, and why right-of-centre parties will NEVER back mandatory voting.
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This morning I’ve seen Olly Robbins’s appearance before the select committee described as ‘box office’, while a commentator flagged up another key political moment with the words ‘bring the popcorn’.
That’s one of our main problems right there.
That’s one of our main problems right there.
April 21, 2026 at 7:08 AM
This morning I’ve seen Olly Robbins’s appearance before the select committee described as ‘box office’, while a commentator flagged up another key political moment with the words ‘bring the popcorn’.
That’s one of our main problems right there.
That’s one of our main problems right there.
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These are the same Premier League clubs owned by oligarchs and billionaires?
Now there’s a surprise since PL clubs opposed its formation www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Premier League clubs unhappy at rising costs of Independent Football Regulator
Premier League clubs are increasingly unhappy at the Independent Football Regulator’s (IFR’s) rising costs and uncertainty about how much each club will be made to pay
www.theguardian.com
April 21, 2026 at 7:11 AM
These are the same Premier League clubs owned by oligarchs and billionaires?
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Telegraph newspaper editorial on Mandelson's appointment in December 2024 versus editorial today
April 21, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Telegraph newspaper editorial on Mandelson's appointment in December 2024 versus editorial today
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American tech oligarchs have done a brilliant job of making themselves universally hated.
If they had just stayed businessmen, no one would care.
But by using their fortunes to aggressively support fascists, they guaranteed the public would turn on them
If they had just stayed businessmen, no one would care.
But by using their fortunes to aggressively support fascists, they guaranteed the public would turn on them
April 1, 2026 at 3:40 PM
American tech oligarchs have done a brilliant job of making themselves universally hated.
If they had just stayed businessmen, no one would care.
But by using their fortunes to aggressively support fascists, they guaranteed the public would turn on them
If they had just stayed businessmen, no one would care.
But by using their fortunes to aggressively support fascists, they guaranteed the public would turn on them
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Can you imagine any other govt policy being allowed to do such barrelling damage to our economy and national standing... and politicians and media just shrugging and saying,
"Oh well. Better not upset the rightwing nutbags”
Brexit is like being pushed over and being too scared to ever get up again.
"Oh well. Better not upset the rightwing nutbags”
Brexit is like being pushed over and being too scared to ever get up again.
Brexit has likely done more economic damage than feared.
Recent evidence suggests the economic cost of Brexit may be approaching twice the 4% impact assumed by the OBR
Recent evidence suggests the economic cost of Brexit may be approaching twice the 4% impact assumed by the OBR
March 30, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Can you imagine any other govt policy being allowed to do such barrelling damage to our economy and national standing... and politicians and media just shrugging and saying,
"Oh well. Better not upset the rightwing nutbags”
Brexit is like being pushed over and being too scared to ever get up again.
"Oh well. Better not upset the rightwing nutbags”
Brexit is like being pushed over and being too scared to ever get up again.
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Just remembering how good Bowie was at losing his marker.
March 29, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Just remembering how good Bowie was at losing his marker.