Jack Fleming

@jfefleming

Singer, reader, cook, climber, liberal, feminist, bike rider, outdoors person. Policy wonk in search of a better world. Born at 355ppm

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Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Dec 26

Proper Christmas Tree, with proper candles. Not pictured, the bucket of water and fire extinguisher, because we are very sensible.

Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Sep 30

O.K. @stellacreasy.bsky.social and Michael Gove having a very robust, but seemingly amicable, debate in a Cuban bar was not on my #LabourConference bingo card.

Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Aug 18

COVID is still here, and my wife and I can confirm, it's still rubbish.

Two COVID-19 rapid test, both showing positive for infection.

Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Jul 25

I'm ok with annoying, repetitive adverts on #Spotify* But I feel compelled to angrily point out that BIRTHDAY CAKE IS NOT A FLAVOUR! Thank you for your attention in this matter. *I refuse to pay for premium, I just buy an album if I am listening to a band a lot.

Spotify advertisement for "Yazoo", showing two new "flavours" - caramel blondie (acceptable, in that this is a flavour) and birthday cake, which certainly is not.

Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Jul 14

I can't interact with @davidallengreen.bsky.social's post here, but not sure today's SCOTUS judgement re department of Education undermines the value of the US as a case study for the value of written constitutions.

Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Jun 26

But what's really striking is that the Tories have been steadily declining since *April 2020*, while reform's rise only really began in October 2023, drawing primarily on Labour decline (particularly since the General Election) (per @politico.eu poll of polls).

Graph of UK polling averages since 2014, showing Conservative decline since 2021, Reform rise since 2023 and Labour decline since 2024.

Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Jun 24

I feel like the UK Government needs to hire new designers for the covers of Industrial Strategy documents...

Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Jun 12

Hard, but fair - I can't help seeing my party as the bedraggled wet dog of British politics...

Extract from Politico London Playbook, reading "Lib Dem Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper offered a forlorn look up at the press galleries, no doubt wishing her party, with its 72 MPs and actual governing experience, could generate half as much attention as Reform with its five footsoldiers and non-existent record in public office."

Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Feb 24

That's not an alarming chart at all. The post war global order is collapsing. What comes next is a scary question. And all the time we spend on that is time not spent fighting climate change etc...

Chart of German election results, showing the far right AfD doubling their vote share to become the second largest party, while the SDP (centre left) and Greens fall back.

Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Feb 19

I think this may be the most relatable thing a UK government official has ever said. And also, you know, works regardless of context. h/t @politico.eu Stefan Boscia

Politico london Playbook screenshot. A sentence is highlighted, reading
'Well summarised: Responding to Trump's outbust, one U.K. government aid simply said: "Jesus"'

Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Feb 11

I'm honestly not sure if the UK (rest of world?) version is better or worse...

Screenshot of Google maps showing area of ocean between Mexico and Florida. Label reads "Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America)"

Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Nov 6

Proud to be a @libdems.bsky.social member today.

Thread from Ed Davey, Lib Dem Leader:
"This is a dark, dark day for people around the globe. The world’s largest economy and most powerful military will be led by a dangerous, destructive demagogue.
"The next President of the United States is a man who actively undermines the rule of law, human rights, international trade, climate action and global security.
"Millions of Americans – especially women and minorities – will be incredibly fearful about what comes next. We stand with them."
(Thread continues beyond the screenshot.)

Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Nov 1

If you see this, post a mountain picture. (Not the best picture, but Nevis is my best mountain to date.)

Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Oct 15

I am genuinely baffled that a government which apparently recognises the need to decarbonise the UK economy is also supporting airport expansion.... 😮‍💨 www.building.co.uk/news/governm...

Details of funding for an expansion in capacity at London Stansted Airport, touted as a success from the Government's recent investment summit.

Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Sep 26

I imagine there are many corporate workers out there who would take a different view to @politico.eu on what sequestering business leaders might do for productivity...

Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Sep 16

Singularly unimpressive. Though I was at the early stage of the recent surge I guess...

Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Sep 16

Tim Walz is sadly wrong. Violence is deeply embedded in the US culture...

Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Sep 14

I was today years old when I realised @jonnelledge.bsky.social is a fan of the John Masefield children's classic "The Box of Delights" (gloriously adapted for TV by a very 80s BBC, starring Patrick Troughton, aka the Second Doctor). Though now I say it, it feels not at all surprising.

Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Sep 7

Your last saved meme is your political philosophy

Jack Fleming@jfefleming· Sep 3

Kinda wild being in a world where @thetimes.com has fewer than 1000 followers