@alfonly.bsky.social
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Please listen to this podcast in which I am wildly disrespectful about many people, because if the figures drop they’ll never let me do it again. Thank you
🎧: Who would take on the difficult role of leading the BBC right now? @arusbridger.bsky.social and @janinegibson.ft.com discuss.
What’s next for the BBC? A new director-general
Trump has launched an attack on the BBC. Who would take on the difficult role of leading the public broadcaster?
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Please listen to this podcast in which I am wildly disrespectful about many people, because if the figures drop they’ll never let me do it again. Thank you
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💥 NEW: ‘Deeply shocking’: Nigel Farage faces fresh claims of racism and antisemitism at school
“He would sidle up to me and growl: ‘Hitler was right,’ or ‘Gas them,’ sometimes adding a long hiss to simulate the sound of the gas showers".
Read on for more...
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
“He would sidle up to me and growl: ‘Hitler was right,’ or ‘Gas them,’ sometimes adding a long hiss to simulate the sound of the gas showers".
Read on for more...
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
‘Deeply shocking’: Nigel Farage faces fresh claims of racism and antisemitism at school
Bafta-winning director among contemporaries urging contrition and apology from Reform UK leader, who denies the allegations
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
💥 NEW: ‘Deeply shocking’: Nigel Farage faces fresh claims of racism and antisemitism at school
“He would sidle up to me and growl: ‘Hitler was right,’ or ‘Gas them,’ sometimes adding a long hiss to simulate the sound of the gas showers".
Read on for more...
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
“He would sidle up to me and growl: ‘Hitler was right,’ or ‘Gas them,’ sometimes adding a long hiss to simulate the sound of the gas showers".
Read on for more...
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
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This week's newly unpaywalled post: What on earth is a “stink pipe”, when it's at home?
When a lamppost isn’t a lamppost
What on earth is a “stink pipe”, when it's at home?
jonn.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
This week's newly unpaywalled post: What on earth is a “stink pipe”, when it's at home?
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an embarrassment to herself, and the country. the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of former UK prime minsters, basically:
Liz Truss on Fox News supporting Trump suing the BBC
"There are lots of people in Britain who are cheering President Trump on and want him to sue the BBC"
"And I believe the organisation needs to be defunded"
"There are lots of people in Britain who are cheering President Trump on and want him to sue the BBC"
"And I believe the organisation needs to be defunded"
November 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
an embarrassment to herself, and the country. the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of former UK prime minsters, basically:
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November 11, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
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The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be an opportunity for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and resist those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
November 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be an opportunity for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and resist those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
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My fear is that Reeves has created the least conducive environment to have this conversation. But we are were we are. There is a very rare political space to make the case for tax reform: you're going to take the hit anyway, so why not do it in a way that could maximise growth?
November 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
My fear is that Reeves has created the least conducive environment to have this conversation. But we are were we are. There is a very rare political space to make the case for tax reform: you're going to take the hit anyway, so why not do it in a way that could maximise growth?
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In addition to everything Dylan says in this thread, it’s just a bit tragic for *a government four years from an election* to be saying “they hate him more than us“. That just shouldn’t be your focus four years out!
The crucial bit of this tactical 'only Labour or Reform can win here' VI poll, though, is that Labour and Reform would be tied.
Not enough Lib Dem or Green voters are (right now) prepared to tactically vote for Labour to offset the number of Tories willing to tactically vote for Reform.
Not enough Lib Dem or Green voters are (right now) prepared to tactically vote for Labour to offset the number of Tories willing to tactically vote for Reform.
Inspiring campaign messages of our time
November 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
In addition to everything Dylan says in this thread, it’s just a bit tragic for *a government four years from an election* to be saying “they hate him more than us“. That just shouldn’t be your focus four years out!
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What if there was a consensus on the tax reforms the UK needs?
What if it was backed by policy experts from think tanks across the political spectrum, from the Adam Smith Institute to the Resolution Foundation?
The consensus is real. The question is: will anyone act on it?
What if it was backed by policy experts from think tanks across the political spectrum, from the Adam Smith Institute to the Resolution Foundation?
The consensus is real. The question is: will anyone act on it?
November 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
What if there was a consensus on the tax reforms the UK needs?
What if it was backed by policy experts from think tanks across the political spectrum, from the Adam Smith Institute to the Resolution Foundation?
The consensus is real. The question is: will anyone act on it?
What if it was backed by policy experts from think tanks across the political spectrum, from the Adam Smith Institute to the Resolution Foundation?
The consensus is real. The question is: will anyone act on it?
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This is the president of the United States taking a break from gold-and-marble interior renovations to say he’ll defy a court order to feed hungry Americans.
Nero would be proud.
Nero would be proud.
November 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This is the president of the United States taking a break from gold-and-marble interior renovations to say he’ll defy a court order to feed hungry Americans.
Nero would be proud.
Nero would be proud.
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The first thing Yaxley-Lennon did on leaving court was to thank Elon Musk for funding his legal costs.
That's Elon Musk who has repeatedly called for civil war in the UK.
As of typing this - all of the major politicians and platforms maintain a presence on X and it is time for them all to leave.
That's Elon Musk who has repeatedly called for civil war in the UK.
As of typing this - all of the major politicians and platforms maintain a presence on X and it is time for them all to leave.
November 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The first thing Yaxley-Lennon did on leaving court was to thank Elon Musk for funding his legal costs.
That's Elon Musk who has repeatedly called for civil war in the UK.
As of typing this - all of the major politicians and platforms maintain a presence on X and it is time for them all to leave.
That's Elon Musk who has repeatedly called for civil war in the UK.
As of typing this - all of the major politicians and platforms maintain a presence on X and it is time for them all to leave.
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I hope the BBC will challenge Nigel Farage today over the economic damage caused by the Brexit he championed.
He needs to be held to account for the damage he's done instead of always being given an easy ride.
He needs to be held to account for the damage he's done instead of always being given an easy ride.
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I hope the BBC will challenge Nigel Farage today over the economic damage caused by the Brexit he championed.
He needs to be held to account for the damage he's done instead of always being given an easy ride.
He needs to be held to account for the damage he's done instead of always being given an easy ride.
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I did a lecture for @keeleworldaffairs.bsky.social
on the challenges confronting the UK. Watch it here, if you're bored youtu.be/BkQTGOVaFxU?.... #britishpolitics #brexit #ukintheworld
on the challenges confronting the UK. Watch it here, if you're bored youtu.be/BkQTGOVaFxU?.... #britishpolitics #brexit #ukintheworld
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 7:42 AM
I did a lecture for @keeleworldaffairs.bsky.social
on the challenges confronting the UK. Watch it here, if you're bored youtu.be/BkQTGOVaFxU?.... #britishpolitics #brexit #ukintheworld
on the challenges confronting the UK. Watch it here, if you're bored youtu.be/BkQTGOVaFxU?.... #britishpolitics #brexit #ukintheworld
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Hello, New Jersey! There’s a lot at stake in this election, and I’m here tonight to talk about why @mikiesherrill.bsky.social should be your next Governor. Watch live:
Mikie Sherrill and Barack Obama rally voters in Newark
YouTube video by Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey
www.youtube.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Hello, New Jersey! There’s a lot at stake in this election, and I’m here tonight to talk about why @mikiesherrill.bsky.social should be your next Governor. Watch live:
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Airline strands ex-BBC editor, citing Parkinson's www.bbc.com/news/article... Don’t travel with Turkish Airlines- they discriminate against people with Parkinson’s
'My sin was having Parkinson's': Presenter left stranded
Mark Mardell was left feeling 'humiliated' after he was told he could not board a flight.
www.bbc.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Airline strands ex-BBC editor, citing Parkinson's www.bbc.com/news/article... Don’t travel with Turkish Airlines- they discriminate against people with Parkinson’s
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www.facebook.com/share/p/19C1...
My friend Mark Mardell was chucked off his Turkish Airlines flight at the weekend because he had Parkinson’s and his son had asked for assistance for him. (He’s written about it as a public post on Facebook but the link is proving hard to share outside,)
My friend Mark Mardell was chucked off his Turkish Airlines flight at the weekend because he had Parkinson’s and his son had asked for assistance for him. (He’s written about it as a public post on Facebook but the link is proving hard to share outside,)
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
www.facebook.com/share/p/19C1...
My friend Mark Mardell was chucked off his Turkish Airlines flight at the weekend because he had Parkinson’s and his son had asked for assistance for him. (He’s written about it as a public post on Facebook but the link is proving hard to share outside,)
My friend Mark Mardell was chucked off his Turkish Airlines flight at the weekend because he had Parkinson’s and his son had asked for assistance for him. (He’s written about it as a public post on Facebook but the link is proving hard to share outside,)
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1. Prison and Probation Service (and CJS generally) brought to its knees by cuts, subcontracting, & endless 'efficiency reforms'.
2. Bad consequences follow.
3. Outrage from those who brought the service to its knees.
2. Bad consequences follow.
3. Outrage from those who brought the service to its knees.
October 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
1. Prison and Probation Service (and CJS generally) brought to its knees by cuts, subcontracting, & endless 'efficiency reforms'.
2. Bad consequences follow.
3. Outrage from those who brought the service to its knees.
2. Bad consequences follow.
3. Outrage from those who brought the service to its knees.
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Ronald Reagan’s 1987 radio address on tariffs is trending again. Here’s what he actually said about trade, protectionism, and American leadership.
Full transcript: www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/spe...
Full transcript: www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/spe...
Radio Address to the Nation on Free and Fair Trade
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www.reaganlibrary.gov
October 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Ronald Reagan’s 1987 radio address on tariffs is trending again. Here’s what he actually said about trade, protectionism, and American leadership.
Full transcript: www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/spe...
Full transcript: www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/spe...
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Huge news - Parliament is going to debate the #parkypetition on November 17th
October 25, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Huge news - Parliament is going to debate the #parkypetition on November 17th
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Gonna be honest here and say as a journalist working in Westminster this makes me want to cry
My grandparents had to deal with this crap and now we are, it’s so wrong
How are we here where politicians feel so emboldened to say things that are so obviously racist?
My grandparents had to deal with this crap and now we are, it’s so wrong
How are we here where politicians feel so emboldened to say things that are so obviously racist?
October 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Gonna be honest here and say as a journalist working in Westminster this makes me want to cry
My grandparents had to deal with this crap and now we are, it’s so wrong
How are we here where politicians feel so emboldened to say things that are so obviously racist?
My grandparents had to deal with this crap and now we are, it’s so wrong
How are we here where politicians feel so emboldened to say things that are so obviously racist?
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How do mRNA vaccines help fight cancer?
A @nature.com paper today tells the story, one with big implications, as reviewed here
erictopol.substack.com/p/how-mrna-v...
A @nature.com paper today tells the story, one with big implications, as reviewed here
erictopol.substack.com/p/how-mrna-v...
How mRNA Vaccines Can Help Fight Cancer
Turning "cold" tumors "hot"
erictopol.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
How do mRNA vaccines help fight cancer?
A @nature.com paper today tells the story, one with big implications, as reviewed here
erictopol.substack.com/p/how-mrna-v...
A @nature.com paper today tells the story, one with big implications, as reviewed here
erictopol.substack.com/p/how-mrna-v...
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this is a fearless, clear, alarming explainer by @edwardluce.bsky.social on how Trump is trampling over democratic norms in the USA
www.ft.com/content/1377...
www.ft.com/content/1377...
The Trump Supremacy
Opponents in disarray, allies in line, followers enthralled — the US president is already on his way to building a new world order
www.ft.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:06 AM
this is a fearless, clear, alarming explainer by @edwardluce.bsky.social on how Trump is trampling over democratic norms in the USA
www.ft.com/content/1377...
www.ft.com/content/1377...
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President Zelenskyy:
Yesterday, Russia attacked a kindergarten.
The "second army in the world" fighting against Ukrainian children. This doesn't show that they want to stop this war.
Yesterday, Russia attacked a kindergarten.
The "second army in the world" fighting against Ukrainian children. This doesn't show that they want to stop this war.
October 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
President Zelenskyy:
Yesterday, Russia attacked a kindergarten.
The "second army in the world" fighting against Ukrainian children. This doesn't show that they want to stop this war.
Yesterday, Russia attacked a kindergarten.
The "second army in the world" fighting against Ukrainian children. This doesn't show that they want to stop this war.