Tom McGrath

@tsjmcgrath

Tech policy person. Have also written about tax and ramble about Doctor Who. He/they. Bi.

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Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· 10h

This means rain is on the way, right? Right?

Grey, stormy clouds over gardens and houses in north London

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· 1d

Jerry they even do chip butty bao here

A bao filled with chips, crispy potato bits, and ketchup

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· 3d

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· 19d

Hi, is that the Financial Times? Yeah, I'd like to cancel my subscription:

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· 20d

good lord, how have they made Siri *worse*

Screenshot of Siri on Apple Watch running watchOS 27 beta. I asked it to set a timer for 12 minutes, it said “I can’t set a timer because there isn’t a supported app installed on this Apple Watch.”

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· 21d

it was more of a very long queue than a march this year, but so much love for trans pride 🏳️‍⚧️

A large amount of people lining Regent Street, with trans flags in the distance. A trans flag sign in the foreground reads Warning, hot trans people approaching! The sky is blue and it is very sunny

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· 28d

This is Sophie, she’s a history teacher (and graduate) in Sri Lanka, she’s lived there for four years She says she is really enjoying the book so far

Picture of a white woman smiling, holding a copy of Jonn Elledge’s book, A History of the World in 47 borders, whilst holding a phone.

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· 28d

Thought you might like to know that my friend has come to visit from Sri Lanka with a copy of your book

A copy of Jonn Elledge’s book, A History of the World in 47 Borders, on a rug

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· Jun 27

what a tiring week this has been

My cat, Patrick, curled up on a cushion on a chair. In the background are bay windows, a monstera leaf, and some packaging paper I used to try and block out a bit of the worst of the heat.

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· Jun 22

“Your Outie plays games in the Super Mario series”

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· Jun 20

Post from Doctrix Snow of Smithers and two strippers, incorrectly flagged as adult content

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· Jun 9

what a headline

BBC News screenshot with the headline “Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public” and a stock image of Claude Mythos

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· Jun 4

I need you all to know that the local porn and erotica shop has a cat who loves to sunbathe, #cat 📍 Islington Central Library, Greater London, England, GB #GrainSocial https://grain.social/profile/did:plc:clt3zi3pdmmapwn5wvc7fgox/gallery/3mnhicxgcsb25

A tabby cat curled up in the sun in front of some vintage erotica and pictures of old sex shops

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· May 31

help

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· May 30

Marie, I’m confused

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Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· May 19

my friend’s response to the commotion (she is a United fan)

texts from me saying “bonkers, there’s so so so many people” and my friend responds “semi tempted to go out and find a boyfriend in it”

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· May 19

that’s a lot of people

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· May 13

everything’s okay* because I’m making soup *cannot guarantee this is accurate

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· Mar 30

📍 Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland Geneva, Geneva, CH From a solo trip in 2024 where I travelled through France, Switzerland, and Italy by train. https://grain.social/profile/did:plc:clt3zi3pdmmapwn5wvc7fgox/gallery/3mib4fskacs2g #grainsocial

A cold, frosty jetty cuts diagonally across a calm blue lake.

Water at Lake Geneva — incredibly clear, to the extent that it reflects light almost like a jewel, with emeralds and blues shining through.

The emerald water as seen through a cold steel bridge. The shimmering water is framed by the hard steel.

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· Mar 21

I just need you all to say hi to Patrick (he’s sleeping)

a close up shot of a very sleepy but quite happy looking tabby cat, Patrick, with his chin resting on a beige blanket

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· Feb 16

Soy en Bogotá para cinco días… ¿qué recomendarías para clima lluvia? 🇨🇴 I’m in Bogotá for five days… any recommendations for rainy weather? (My Spanish is very rusty so please forgive me!)

Un foto de una montaña cerca de Bogotá y una calle en La Candalaria. A picture of a mountain near Bogotá and a street in La Candalaria.

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· Jan 19

“I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace.”

Australian politician Bob Katter mid-crocodile rant, pulling an angry face

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· Oct 5

Show us the last four albums you listened to. Think it’s clear which side of the supposed ‘feud’ I sit on.

The Art of Loving (2025) album cover by Olivia Dean

The Clearing (2025) album cover by Wolf Alice

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· Aug 4

It’s giving… Workday

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· Jul 25

a very good, very queer time was had at Release Me last night sadly none of them are on Bluesky, but featured performances from August Carvalho, Lydia Shute, and Sir Jude, hosted by Miss Darcey

August Carvalho performs with Blair. They are both playing guitars and singing, wearing white flannel shirts and black trousers. They are in front of a curtain lit with blue and pink lights.

Lydia Shute singing and playing guitar. They are wearing black jeans and a black and red jumper. Their hair is braided with red highlights. They are performing in front of a curtain lit with pink and blue lights.

August Carvalho being interviewed by Miss Darcey. August is wearing a flannel shirt and black trousers, and is holding a microphone and smiling. Miss Darcey is wearing a black top, black skirt, and cowgirl boots, and they are laughing and smiling. They both stand in front of a curtain lit with pink and blue lights.

Sir Jude performs at Release Me. They are wearing a cropped black top and a black leather skirt, adorned with metallic details. They are pushing their hair back with their hand whilst they sing in front of a blue lit backdrop.

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· Jun 21

I think there needs to be some updated guidance on where signs are positioned. I cycle to work via CS6 through Farringdon and they’ve placed a sign directly in front of the cycle traffic lights. It’s a very busy junction and those extra seconds you get before cars sometimes make a big difference

A map of the junction of Farringdon Road and Charterhouse Street. The marked location is the position of the traffic lights, which a sign has been placed in front of, obscuring the view for cyclists.

Tom McGrath@tsjmcgrath· May 22

I cannot sleep, all I can think of is Dugga Doo