Lover of dance music & parkrun; occasional presenter @phoenixfm. alan-johnson.bsky.social

Joined January 2013
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Alan Johnson retweeted
The C of E has been shown to have covered up child sexual abuse within its ranks - it should not be granted special access to the levers of power. Unfair, unjustified, and undemocratic - the bishops need to go, disestablishment should follow. @guardian theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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So sad to hear of the passing of Timothy West CBE Wonderful actor and lovely man. Great memory with Honor Blackman at “Run For Your Wife” premiere. Thoughts with Prunella family and friends. @TimothyWestNews #PrunellaScales @exitthelemming @honorblackman01 #RIP
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Alan Johnson retweeted
13 Nov 2024
I felt compelled to post this. It was taken in Tim and Pru's garden on 15th June last year. The sun was out and we were talking about their upcoming diamond wedding anniversary. A very happy day with a very happy couple x
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Alan Johnson retweeted
Hello Nerds This week we're looking inside one of the biggest house anthems of 1999.
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On behalf of @natsecsoc I've urged the UK Government to make representations to Iranian authorities regarding the urgent need to secure the release of #AhooDaryaei. Her resistance against the theocracy's enforcement of compulsory hijab laws deserves praise, not punishment.
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Alan Johnson retweeted
6 Nov 2024
Kemi Badenoch's cheerleading of Donald Trump at PMQs shows the Conservatives are totally out of touch with our values We should be standing up for human rights, the rule of law and international security - not rolling out the red carpet for Trump.
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Alan Johnson retweeted
Only it isn’t a Circus… it’s a fragile World Politically and environmentally and the Clown is in… only he is not a Clown he is a dangerous anti-democratic, amoral demagogue quite apart from being a convicted felon. Humans need to be better.
“ When a Clown moves into the Palace, he doesn’t become a King, The Palace becomes a Circus” is a Turkish proverb which is worth heeding in the coming days.
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RT @MayorofLondon: An important reminder today for Londoners: our city is—and will always be—for everyone. We will always be pro-women, p…
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Things have just got a lot more difficult . Here’s what I think . I had no control over what just happened . None . But I do have control over how I will react to it . And I am not going to give up on the beautiful and the good , the grip on my dreams just got tighter .
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Alan Johnson retweeted
The world feels a whole lot more terrifying this morning - especially for any hope of climate action. Right now I feel sick. But I also know we have choices on how to respond - and will try even harder to light candles rather than curse the darkness 🕯️
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Whilst we're on the subject of watching the world burn... 😡 Join me tonight at 6pm on @phoenixfm for some literary respite for a FIREWORK SPECIAL! We're reviewing Jane Borodole's 2009 novel 'The Book of Fires' and NOT playing that Katy Perry song. See you there! #radio
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RT @LaylaMoran: Votes not yet all in but looks like hate is winning. The implications for security across the globe cannot be underestimate…
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A delight to pop in today to the celebration of a milestone birthday for @phoenixfm stalwart @scottrossradio and pay a quick on-air tribute too
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I called families to tell them their beloved was dying. I read out messages from absent family members. I saw the British public behave with such *staggering* decency as they obeyed the rules to protect the vulnerable. Is my anger 'overblown'? She has absolutely no idea.
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Alan Johnson retweeted
Talked to a Trump supporter today who is against gay marriage because of the Bible.
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Alan Johnson retweeted
3 Nov 2024
Trump supporter has proof that humans and dinosaurs existed at the same time and it’s really quite special.

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Alan Johnson retweeted
Knowing for the past few weeks that this moment was fast approaching didn’t make it any less heartbreaking to hear the news early this morning that Janey had died. Janey Godley truly was a force of nature, and one of the funniest people I have ever known. I was able to visit her in the hospice a couple of weeks ago and though she was fragile, she still had me in stitches. Janey was also incredibly kind. And she made the world a better place. A bond was forged between us in the darkest days of Covid when her famous voiceovers of my daily briefings went viral. In the toughest of times, she made people laugh - and that was precious. She did more that that though. In managing to project the serious public health messages of my briefings to a much wider audience than I would have managed alone, she helped save lives. The photos on this post are from an event we did together last year - it was a special night. I was so proud to call Janey a friend and will miss her hugely. My heart goes out to her family and many friends - they are in my thoughts today. I know Frank will have been there, holding the door for her as she went - with a tear in his eye, as I have in mine. RIP my friend ❤️
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Alan Johnson retweeted
"Great contest"? Two rabid right wingers slagging each other off "This cruel and freedom hating government"? Have you been around for the last 14 years? Really Penny love....you need to get out more
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Vix Mix Sunday 2-4pm on Phoenix 98fm. Join me and the fabulous Tony Smith for a Bonfire Night, Halloween special. Hot and Spooky! Bound to go with a bang! See you there lovely people. @phoenixfm @DjTonysat @paulvgolder #BonfireNight #Halloween #SaturdayVibes
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