James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social Broadcaster @lbc.co.uk
Author: https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-they-broke-britain/james-obrien/9780753560365
British Voter @britishvoter.bsky.social I'm a bot, posting voters from the latest British Election Study
Built by @jacobweinbren.bsky.social, @lawrencemckay.bsky.social, @cjterry.bsky.social
We're open source: https://github.com/JacobWeinbren/British-Voter-Bot
Sandy Martin @sandyofipswich.bsky.social Chair, Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform, SERA Executive (Labour’s Environment Campaign), pro-EU, LGBT+, Democratic Socialist - for 1to1 dialogue feel free to email sandyofipswich@gmail.com
Brian Bilston @brianbilston.bsky.social I write poems.
Shows: https://brianbilston.com/events/
Books: https://brianbilston.com/books/
Sue Mason-Burns @suemasonburns.bsky.social Proud Kiwi. Adopted Brummie. Wifey to @jayjayjjetplane, Mum to 4 who won't admit it in public. Massive #AVFC Fan. Opinions all bad but willingly shared
Jeff Evans @jeffevanswriter.bsky.social Beer, television, music, quizzing, not necessarily in that order. Author: The Penguin TV Companion, Rock & Pop on British TV (new edition September 2026), numerous books on beer; former editor of the Good Beer Guide; question writer for Mastermind.
Europe Elects @europeelects.bsky.social 📊🗺🗳 Poll aggregation and election analysis in Europe #EP2029
📧 contact@europeelects.eu
Patrick Ness @patricknessbooks.bsky.social Author of Chaos Walking, Monster Calls, More Than this, Burn, Different For Boys. Won a couple Carnegies and an Olivier. Four wins away from an EGOT.
The House Of Splain @thehouseofsplain.bsky.social From TV's Ben Baker and John Matthews
The Splaining Family Of Podcasts so far:
linktr.ee/ALFsplaining
linktr.ee/pantosplaining
@andyburnham.bsky.social @andyburnham.bsky.social Mayor of Greater Manchester
Nobel Prize @nobelprize.org The official Bluesky account of the Nobel Prize.
Celebrating the work and discoveries that have had the greatest benefit to humankind.
John Finnemore @johnfinnemore.bsky.social Writer, comedian, actor, puzzle-maker. I'm not really sure what the right word for that last one is.
For now, I'm only here to bags my name in case this one takes off. But I hope it does.
Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com Belfast writer. He/him. NUJ. I mostly moan about the media, politics & Arsenal. "Big beast transgender activist" [The Telegraph].
The Trans Agenda [on a break] reports on anti-trans media coverage in UK papers, subscribe here transagenda.info
The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) @themerl.bsky.social We explore the history of the English countryside and its people. Chaotic Good.
https://merl.reading.ac.uk/
@fryrsquared.bsky.social @fryrsquared.bsky.social
Searchlight magazine @searchlightmag.bsky.social Investigating, exposing fascists, racists & far right since 1975. Website: https://searchlightmagazine.com and at https://x.com/Searchlight_mag and https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586620263602
Anthony Hurd @anthonyhurd.bsky.social Queer, artist, husband, step dad, sober.
Store.anthonyhurd.com
WHAT A FUCKING RECORD @whatafuckingrecord.bsky.social
A safe, fun space for pop enthusiasts to celebrate anniversaries of fucking records.
Any unnecessary abuse results in a block.
Lynne Jones @lynnejonesorguk.bsky.social Grandmother with gammy knee, fearful for the future of humankind whilst ruled over by the rich & powerful. Want real change and real democratic accountability. ♥️Dysgu Cymraeg. Was Labour MP now @TheGreenParty 🌱
Sir Faesyfed & La Alpujarra
Birmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social Music, architecture, photography, design etc. Sharing my concert photos taken in Birmingham in 81/82 (hence the name). Plus other stuff I've hoarded
Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social Writes the most popular UK Substack (samf.substack.com)
Author of Sunday Times bestselling book "Failed State". (An Economist and Financial Times Book of the Year for 2024). Working on book two.
Senior fellow: Institute for Government
Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social ‘Those who find themselves ridiculous, sit down next to me.’
No DMs… please. ⛔️
Actor/Director/Writer represented by https://alexpriestleytalent.com/
Eoin Higgins @eoinhiggins.bsky.social Reporter | eoinhiggins@gmail.com | Signal: eoinhiggins.413
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/eoin-higgins/owned/9781645030461/
Low Quality Facts @lowqualityfacts.bsky.social Low Quality Facts written in arguably lower quality handwriting.
https://patreon.com/lowqualityfacts
Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social Public servant running for U.S. Senate because it shouldn't be THIS hard to get by. Michigan born and raised. Girl Dad. Doctor. Vote by November 3rd!
Welsh Underground Network @welshundergroundnetwork.cymru Wales' largest Revolutionary Republican movement ☭ For Socialism, Independence, and Community Action! 🏴
Sir Michael Take CBE @sirmichaeltake.bsky.social The former Conservative MP for Dorset East.🇬🇧
UK Prime Minister Updates @downingstreet.bsky.social Reporting the latest updates from Downing Street and Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Here until Downing Street setup an official account. I also run @royalfamilyuk.bsky.social.
Another Green @anothergreen.bsky.social #ClimateChange #Renewables #Ecosocialism #Think32 #ElinorOstrom #Commons #CorneliusCardew #GaeilgeGachLá #Marx
Will Jennings📉🗳️ @drjennings.bsky.social I research and write about politics, public policy, public opinion, polls, elections, geography, place, trust. I run on espresso.
The Marsh Family @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social Singing family who make original & funny/parody songs & vids since going viral in 2020. Social links & support us on Patreon: https://linktr.ee/marshfamilysongs.
Pop Bitch @popbitch.bsky.social Hola, migrating from twitter 😋😜
All Pop things here ♥️
Hazel Southwell @hazelsouthwell.bsky.social pub manager at The Queen's Head, Stratford (E15 not upon Avon) 🏳️🌈 alewife, she/they, gay. used to write about cars https://buttondown.com/behind-the-bar/archive/
Claret & Blue Podcast @claretbluepod.bsky.social Discover the award-winning Claret & Blue Podcast. 🎙️ Find us on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
https://linktr.ee/claretandblue
Joe Thomas @joethomas2024.bsky.social “It pays to keep an open mind, but not so open your brains fall out.”
Carl Sagan
I write about American politics from an outsiders perspective. Aussie.
Read my articles on substack: The Joe Thomas Newsletter:
https://joethomascrespo.substack.com
James Austin @jamesdaustin.bsky.social 'Fiercely hetrosexual for bluesky'
Outdoors. Politics. Sport. Not always in that order. Labour. Trade Unionist. Trying to do community things. Views entirely my own
Tom Roberts @tpgroberts.bsky.social The perfect mix of Saturday night and the rest of your life
He/Him
https://www.instagram.com/tpgeats
Phil Brickell MP @philbrickellmp.bsky.social Labour Member of Parliament for Bolton West | Chair APPG on Anti-Corruption and Responsible Tax
Email: phil.brickell.mp@parliament.uk
Phone: 01204 958 436
Website: www.philbrickellmp.co.uk
Colin Murray @colinmurray1.bsky.social 👋 I present Countdown(Channel 4)🕰️ + radio(5live)📻
Insta:mrcolinmurray
‘It’s only love, with a little bit of rain.’ Nick Cave, 2021
Rick Edwards @rickedwards1.bsky.social Talks for a living
David Steel @steelyseabirder.bsky.social Manager of Isle of May National Nature Reserve since 2015 having been on Farne Island 2001-2014. Also Scottish Birds Records Committee (SBRC) Chair
Boothby Graffoe @boothbygraffoe.bsky.social Graffoe Forcione Wot Italian? 20th Anniversary Tour all tickets wotitalian.com
1000 Trades @1000trades.bsky.social Independent neighbourhood bar and kitchen in the Jewellery Quarter with open fire and good times. Sister pub in Bearwood, set within the beautiful Lightwoods House & Park, a Georgian grade II listed manor house.
The Warehouse - Birmingham Friends of the Earth @inthewarehouse.bsky.social Birmingham Friends of the Earth's centre for activism
Meeting space, Cafe, Bike Shop, Book Shop, Office Space
A place to make things happen
Fionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social Retired Lawyer, cook, Europhile, books, music, good conversations, gardens, walking. Bird site refugee 🇬🇧 🇮🇪
James Bottomley @jamesbottomley.bsky.social UK-based older project consultant guy with history in both public and private sectors. Enjoys chatting about politics, society, culture, etc. Spent time in many countries, including working in the US, so moderately familiar with other lands.
James Murray @james-bg.bsky.social Editor-in-chief of BusinessGreen, writing for a couple of decades or so about the environment, the economy, green politics, and the Climate Theory of Everything
Simon Mayo @simonmayo.bsky.social Nil desperandum
🇨🇦🇺🇦🇬🇱🇩🇰🇬🇧
Mark Pougatch @markpougatch.bsky.social Sport, politics, history, bread-making, vegetable-grower, singing lessons, mahjong wannabe, goats, dogs & family
Ambassador non-profit cancer charity @treatmentbag
Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social Political Editor, Liverpool Echo. UK regional journalist of the year 2025. 4 x Specialist Regional Journalist of the Year winner. Orwell Prize and Paul Foot nominee. Proud dad who loves overpriced craft ale.
Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social Ret'd entomological artist, illustrator & teacher. Active conservationist & wildlife gardener, No pesticides, no-mow, no dig. Green voter. UK based.
Steve Deery @stevemdeery.bsky.social AVFC ST Holder home and away 🦁💜💙 disorganised and rarely make an effort 😉
Yoïn van Spijk @yvanspijk.bsky.social /'dʑowɪn/
• taalkundige | linguist
• schrijver van 'Die goeie ouwe taal' en 'Woord voor woord' | author
• all graphics and videos: http://tumblr.com/yvanspijk
• Patreon: patreon.com/yvanspijk
• photo by Dirk-Jan van Dijk
Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social Dad, husband, President, citizen. barackobamabooks.com
Joe Peacock @brumgreenjoe.bsky.social Green Party councillor for Billesley, Birmingham. Promoted by C. Charles, both at Unit 3 Block 2, Wednesbury Trading Estate, WS10 7JN. He/him
Reform Political Advertising @reformpoliticalads.bsky.social Politically neutral campaign to regulate electoral ads. Labour, Lib Dem, Green + 3 other 2024 London mayoral candidates signed our Ad Code. Burnham too.
Eating Better @eatingbetter.bsky.social
Adam Drummond @adamdrummond.bsky.social Head of Quant Research at Public First. Professional collector of other people's opinions
Tom Hill @tomhill.bsky.social Environmental economist | Stoicism | Wildlife Gardening | Deliberative democracy | Aspiring Hiccup | 🏳️🌈 (he/him) |
Lisa Power @thisislisapower.bsky.social Don’t mourn, organise. Not dead yet.
Jack Blackburn @hackblackburn.bsky.social History Correspondent and Diary Editor for The Times
John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social Aston Villa correspondent for Birmingham Live | @claretbluepod.bsky.social
#AVFC
Oh God, What Now? – the politics podcast @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social Making sense of our political hell every Tues and Fri. From Podmasters UK.
Listen: https://linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnowpod
Back us: http://patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow
Posts without signatures from the production team.
Zoë Grünewald @zoegrunewald.bsky.social Political journalist & broadcaster |
Westminster Editor at the Lead UK |
Presenter on Fubar Radio |
Chatting on Oh God What Now |
Find my work and commission me here: https://www.zoegrunewald.com/
Matt Green @mattgreencomedy.com Comedian, satirist, writer, actor
Andrew Brook @andrewbrook.bsky.social British, gay, ginger, amateur musician
Retired MD of restaurant food supplier , now making music for fun
www.youtube.com/@andybrookmusic
Politics: slightly left of centre, pro EU, pro PR
music: lifelong fan of the Eurovision Song Contest. Don’t laugh.
Shit Planning @planningshit.bsky.social A celebration of all the Shit Stuff imposed on our environment. Perpetrated by Architects, Planners, Surveyors, Engineers & other environmental ne’er do wells.
Martin Price-Phillips @mrmjprice.bsky.social I design public services. Doctoral researcher: design thinking x urban transport delivery. Former @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org.
"I hope you can make me as happy as cycle lanes do" - my husband. 🏳️🌈🟢
📍 Birmingham, UK
🔗 https://linktr.ee/martinprice
Phil Edwards @philedwards.bsky.social "Research fellow" (i.e. retired) at MMU, still writing. Interests: legal theory, folksong, real ale, the Left, cinema, Bowie, Aickman. Blogs: gapingsilence.wordpress.com & ohgoodale.wordpress.com .
If I was left to my own devices, I possibly would.
Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social Green Party member of the UK House of Lords. Party leader 2012-2016.
There are enough resources on this planet to look after people and nature, if we share fairly.
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of the Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16
Birmingham Green Party @brumgreens.bsky.social 💚 Making hope normal again in Birmingham.
Promoted by C. Busuttil at Unit 3 Block 2, Wednesbury Trading Estate, WS10 7JN.
https://birmingham.greenparty.org.uk/
Jane @localnotail.bsky.social local, no-tail, mostly harmless, bit gonzo, sometimes sweary
taking notes, library & research assistant
English. From Norfolk, of Birmingham, in Europe, on Earth.
Meet me in my pinned if you want.
Fair Witness.
Ego Rodriguez @egorodriguez.com Queer Illustrator | Editorial Art | Books
Check link for merch, shop & more.
DM for inquiries
#queerillustration
egorodriguez.com/ego-links
AYO AKINWOLERE @aakinwo.bsky.social Broadcaster , World Record Swimmer, Lover of Culture/Sport. Host: @TheAthleticFC PODCAST, PREMIER LEAGUE, CBS GLAZO, BBC SPORT
Enquiries: info@ayoakinwolere.com
Arthur Snell @snellarthur.bsky.social Writer, podcaster and former diplomat.
Buy my book👇
https://tr.ee/ElementalBookshopOrg
https://tr.ee/ElementalAmazon
https://tr.ee/ElementalWaterstones
If you don't want to buy my book, you could buy me a coffee👇
https://ko-fi.com/snellarthur
Jon Tonge @jontonge.bsky.social Professor of Politics
Dylan Difford @dylandifford.bsky.social YouGov data journalist • Elections, polls, voting systems • "I like people, places and things" • dylan.difford@yougov.com
Matt Shea @mattashea.bsky.social Journalist
Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social Believe in yourself! Work hard, never give up & anything's possible! OR: Kick back, relax & aim low: You'll never be disappointed...😜
Meldrew Point @meldrewpoint.bsky.social To reach Meldrew Point, you must be 19,537 days old: the same age as Richard Wilson when episode 1 of One Foot In The Grave was aired.
Jon Worth @jonworth.eu European, originally a Brit, became German, moved to France. Runs #CrossBorderRail project, writes a newsletter about railways. Green, lives happily without a car.
Normally stuck on a train, stuck in a village, or escaping either on a folding bicycle.
Fared Al Mahlool | فريد المحلول @faredalmahlool.bsky.social Freelance journalist & photojournalist covering Syria, the Middle East, and breaking global news.
Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/faredalmahlool
The Bee Guy @thebeeguy.bsky.social https://worldbeesanctuary.org
Founder of World Bee Sanctuary the expanded ambition of The Bee Sanctuary of Ireland. - the first native wild bee sanctuary on the planet The only certified vegan organic land in Ireland. Disruptive.
Lovable. Unfiltered. 🐝🌍
Marie Le Conte @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com jack of like five to six trades / journalist, author, radio person, art dealer, etc / marie.s.leconte@gmail.com
Chaminda Jayanetti @cjayanetti.bsky.social Freelance journalist covering British politics and public services - NHS, education, care, housing, disability, benefits. Not a tribalist.
I like good things and I don't like bad things.
Olaf Falafel @ofalafel.bsky.social Funniest Joke Edinburgh Fringe 2019-2022. Comedian, kids book author, illustrator, Art person. All my stuff is here: https://linktr.ee/Ofalafel
The Week in Polls @theweekinpolls.bsky.social The best of UK political opinion poll news and analysis, run by
@markpackuk.bsky.social / book: http://pollingunpacked.com / newsletter: http://theweekinpolls.co.uk
Steve Fisher @stevefisher.bsky.social Professor of Political Sociology, Trinity College, University of Oxford. https://electionsetc.com
https://substack.com/@stevefisheroxford
Emma Monk @monkemma.bsky.social Molecular Biologist. Debunker of myths. Proud European. 🇩🇰🇪🇺🇬🇧
www.emmamonk.co.uk
https://monkdebunks.substack.com
www.linkedin.com/in/emma-monk-780686190
https://medium.com/@info_28174
Adrian Littlejohn @yorksfella59.bsky.social Proud to be a Yorkshireman of Scottish descent. Lefty Humanist. Green Party member. Dislikes Tories. Hates racism, bigotry, misogyny, Putin, Trump and Farage. Loves music - Alan Hull/Lindisfarne, Runrig, Springsteen, Dylan, Cohen, Al Stewart. #FBPE. 🏴. 🇺🇦.
Andrew Hunter Murray @andrewhunterm.bsky.social Author (A Beginner’s Guide To Breaking And Entering OUT NOW); No Such Thing As A Fish co-host, Private Eye joke-writer, Naked Week host. Agents are RCW (books) and The Agency (showbiz bébé).
Les Écologistes - EELV 🌻 @lesecologistes.fr Le mouvement de l’écologie politique en France 🌻
Retrouvez toutes nos actualités sur https://lesecologistes.fr
Emmanuel Grégoire @egregoire.bsky.social Maire de Paris
Yonah Freemark @yonahfreemark.com Transport / Housing / Land Use / Politics / @urbaninstitute.bsky.social / Le progrès ne vaut que s’il est partagé par tous / yonahfreemark.com / thetransportpolitic.com
Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social On a mission to save street dogs around the world. You can support here... https://www.happydoggo.com/donate
Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social Welcome to my shiny new echo chamber… hoping here that I can keep it clean and tidy and ‘woke’.
IRL - lawyer (of the lefty, campaigning variety).
Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social Space politician. ‘’Face of the Establishment’. Sane.
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov Fighting every day to deliver a city that working New Yorkers can actually afford. Mayor of New York City.
Aston Villa Statto @avfcstatto.bsky.social I post stats related to Aston Villa Football Club.
130k+ Socials 📈
DM for sponsor opportunities 📲
Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London & author of The Conservative Party after Brexit: Turmoil and Transformation (now out in paperback). The bits and pieces I do for websites and newspapers turn up eventually at https://proftimbale.com