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richardtlewis.bsky.social
Scientist and barrister (unregistered). Lecturer in IP law. Former international level powerlifter and 12x British Bench Press Champion, now Team GBR international coach
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Cartoon from 2017. In 2025, he finally got his way…

A million people marched against the illegal war in Iraq and they were right. Now the same script is playing out again. Same lies, same institutions, same push for war. We can’t let history repeat itself.

The world is going to shit, so I’m going to share a pic of my beautiful boy. Happy Caturday #Caturday #HappyCaturday

It’s been a windy and rainy week in beautiful Abermaw (Barmouth) with the odd sunny day, but we’ve been listening to an episode a day of @sturdyalex.bsky.social’s @alexpodyssey.bsky.social podcast with this view of the Mawddach estuary and Cadair Idris, and it’s been wonderful

Today, we chill #ybermo #gwynedd #meirionnydd #Cymru

Today, we coach #powerlifting #benchpress #2025englishbenchpresschampionships

Today, we referee #powerlifting #greaterlondonpowerlifting #britishpowerlifting #refereeduties

Just under four weeks until I’m back where I belong 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #cymru #ybermo

Happy #Caturday

Pomegranate tea from Istanbul enjoyed in my Gray’s Inn mug is perfect when working on the weekend

Hard agree. Putin is only interested in restoring Russian imperialism. Would fully expect further war/military action by Ru in a few years after a period of regrouping.

This feels like it’s straight out of a Kremlin playbook: hijack Zelenskyy and use the falling out as a pretext for removing civil and military aid.

I love listening to @sturdyalex.bsky.social @pimlicat.bsky.social on @quietriotpod.bsky.social. After the visceral anger I felt seeing President Zelenskyy’s hijacking by Trump and Vance, their analysis has helped bring perspective even if the anger persists. #IStandWithUkraine

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer: We stand with #Ukraine for as long as it may take, and I hope you heard that cheering in the street - the people of the United Kingdom coming out to demonstrate how much they support you and Ukraine,and our absolute,unwavering determination to stand with you ⤵️ 1/2

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Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus!

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Cancel the state visit. It shouldn’t have been offered in the first place but now it’s a completely redundant gesture.

I can't stand bullies. President Zelensky is now trying to stand up against two of them. We should have his back. #SlavaUkraïni

СЛАВА УКРАЇНІ ✊✊✊🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

After seeing the appalling behaviour of Trump and Vance against Zelenskyy on the news just now it’s beyond obvious that the US is a lost cause to Europe and cannot be relied on. Amazing to see a US President and VP act like playground bullies.

Macron is the only politician who can sit next to Trump, take the piss out of him, correct him - and have Trump still like him.

Happy Friday everyone! It’s nearly the weekend!

Coaching duties! 2025 British Bench Press Championships, Cardiff 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #britishpowerlifting #britishchampionships #coaching

Insightful, analytical, quality discussion. Love listening to @quietriotpod.bsky.social - but having @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social as a guest took it up a level. Brilliant podcasting