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John Langley

Bristol
As seen in: The Almighty Gob. The Satirical Social Philosopher.
Covers:  UK Politics, Bristol, Satire, Institutional Dysfunction, Political Commentary, Civic Accountability, Social Commentary, Protest Culture, Local Government, Bristol City Council
Doesn't Cover: Other NOT listed above.
The Almighty Gob (Q139935107). Bristol. Founded by John Langley (Q139934957) — independent Bristol mayoral candidate 2016 & 2021.
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No Beard? Women Are Under Threat. Trust Me.

No Beard? Women Are Under Threat. Trust Me.

Faith, Fear and Facial Hair. It's Global Recognition Time. Who Knew? The Almighty Gob examines the institutio…

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Bristol Council, or Galliard Homes - Which Will Hit Rock Bottom First?

Bristol Council, or Galliard Homes - Which Will Hit Rock Bottom First?

Bristol Council, or Galliard Homes — Which Will Hit Rock Bottom First? Simon Bell of Cornerstone Barristers …

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Oh, What a Lovely War Contract - Part 2 of 3.

Oh, What a Lovely War Contract - Part 2 of 3.

Oh, What a Lovely War Contract — Part 2 of 3. £6.7 billion to one supplier. Nearly half without competitive …

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Oh, What a Lovely War - Part 1 of 3.

Oh, What a Lovely War - Part 1 of 3.

Oh, What a Lovely War — Part 1 of 3 Global military expenditure hit $2,718 billion in 2024 — the steepest an…

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Kanye? No. Ye Kan Not. - Part One.

Kanye? No. Ye Kan Not. - Part One.

The Almighty Gob — Bristol-based independent commentary, 500+ published pieces, 88+ FOI-based investigations …

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Rainbow Hair in the Re-education Camp.

Rainbow Hair in the Re-education Camp.

Rainbow Hair in the Re-education Camp The Almighty Gob examines the structural contradiction at the heart of…

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Don't Look Over There. Look Over Here.

Don't Look Over There. Look Over Here.

Don't Look Over There. Look Over Here. Drawing on @FreedomHouse 2026, @VDem_Institute Democracy Report 2026,…

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Has Jesus Been Trumped?

Has Jesus Been Trumped?

Has Jesus Been Trumped? Easter, the Moon, and the Business of Belief — The Almighty Gob New piece connecting…

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The Threat Generation.

The Threat Generation.

The Threat Generation. A jury found Meta and Google liable for social media addiction. The Online Safety Act …

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28 March 2026 - Epilogue to a March: What the Together Alliance Should Have Been Asking Today.

28 March 2026 - Epilogue to a March: What the Together Alliance Should Have Been Asking Today.

Half a million, said the organisers. Fifty thousand, said the police. The physics teacher did the maths. #Tog…

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The Trump Card.

The Trump Card.

The Trump Card The concluding part of The Almighty Gob's Strait of Hormuz trilogy. Parts 1 and 2 mapped the…

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The Magic Roundabout: Bristol's Honest Application for the European Green Capital Award 2028.

The Magic Roundabout: Bristol's Honest Application for the European Green Capital Award 2028.

The Almighty Gob has just published Bristol's honest application for the European Green Capital Award 2028 — …

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Solid Arty: A Portrait of Bristol Activism on This Saturday Afternoon. Or the Lack of It.

Solid Arty: A Portrait of Bristol Activism on This Saturday Afternoon. Or the Lack of It.

Bristol's streets were quiet this morning. By afternoon, Cabot Circus told a different story. A satirical por…

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The Uninvited Heckler: Bristol City Council's Full Council Meeting, March 2026.

The Uninvited Heckler: Bristol City Council's Full Council Meeting, March 2026.

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL — CALL TO PRAYER PERFORMED DURING FULL COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 2026 Councillor Abdul Mal…

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GOD'S WOUNDED EGO.

GOD'S WOUNDED EGO.

What if the most dangerous force in the world isn't a religion - but a personality disorder wearing one? God…

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CRUMBLING BRITAIN: How Thirty Years of Managed Decline Became a Justification for Removing Your R...

CRUMBLING BRITAIN: How Thirty Years of Managed Decline Became a Justification for Removing Your R...

Lawyers marched on Parliament today against the Courts and Tribunals Bill. New analysis examines the bill in …

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You Are Made Of Oil.

You Are Made Of Oil.

When net zero means nothing at all, it means exactly that. Doesn't it? The Strait of Hormuz is closed. Oil is…

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Dubai. I-ran. Home.

Dubai. I-ran. Home.

British celebrities and tax exiles spent years monetising their departure from Britain. When Iranian strikes …

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Epstein: The New Dallas. You've been watching this show for six years. You just didn't know it ha...

Epstein: The New Dallas. You've been watching this show for six years. You just didn't know it ha...

You've been watching this show for six years. You just didn't know it had a title. 👉 https://bit.ly/40lcnLJ …

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You Haven't Lost Your Mind. Tech Lost It For You. And You've Been Too Busy To Notice. True?

You Haven't Lost Your Mind. Tech Lost It For You. And You've Been Too Busy To Notice. True?

New analysis from The Almighty Gob examines the three interlocking mechanisms eroding independent thought in …

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THE BRISTOL'S UNITY MARCH THAT FORGETS UNITY.

THE BRISTOL'S UNITY MARCH THAT FORGETS UNITY.

Bristol's Far Right Called It a March Against Extremism. Then the Extremists Turned Up. By John Langley (The …

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IRGC On British Soil: Labour Stalls, Greens Cheer the Regime.

IRGC On British Soil: Labour Stalls, Greens Cheer the Regime.

Mothin Ali stood with the Khamenei crowd. Labour is still reviewing its options.

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Iranian Women Are Removing Their Hijabs in the Streets. Where Are the People Who Said They Cared?

Iranian Women Are Removing Their Hijabs in the Streets. Where Are the People Who Said They Cared?

The Iran protests just exposed the biggest hypocrisy in Western politics.

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The Green Party: Britain's Original Fancy Dress Party.

The Green Party: Britain's Original Fancy Dress Party.

What happened when Britain's ecology party stopped caring about ecology - and started caring about everything…

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