➰ Last Chance Rodeo
Apologies in advance for the noise while I do a little bit of testing.
TikTok is an irredeemably evil and immoral company. So, it’s no surprise that Starmer’s former director of strategic communications worked there.
Labour comms director helped write manifesto while still working at TikTok
I was amused at this Bluesky post from our local MP celebrating Daisy Parsons:
Had his government been around at the time, they would have proscribed the suffragettes as a terrorist organisation, and had people arrested for holding signs saying “I support votes for women”.
Indo-European is a perpetual mind-warp for mundanes like me who have limited education in it.
Ever fallen in love with someone you shouldn’t have fallen in love with?
My answer: yes.
Crucial Track for 05 September 2025
"Einstein on the Beach: Knee 5" by The Philip Glass Ensemble
We can argue about Philip Glass. When I was a kid I stayed up late to listen to Einstein on the Beach performed on Radio 3. It blew me away. Here's Knee 5. Imagine you're an awkward kid who likes music, maths, science and Star Trek - and reserve judgement.
Which scene is the most convincing portrayal of coots in a movie? My starter for 10 is the Cafe Gustav scene in the Man from UNCLE
I’m once again doing the Hackney Legal Walk on 20 September in support of social welfare advice charities in the East End of London. You can support the Citizens Advice East End team here: londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/citize…
Do our principles-free, neoliberal managerialist politicians not realise they have been played by the fascist-adjacent oligarchy, or have they been well paid not to notice?
Tip for politicians: don’t begin every statement with “I am clear”. It sounds stupid and we know by now it means “I am lying”.