Angela McShane
@angelamcshane.bsky.social
Historian of 17th cent polito-pop, intoxicants and material culture
Now Hon Reader at Uni of Warwick
Formerly Head EM Studs V&A/RCA History of Design
Head of Research Wellcome Collection
Finishing a book and slightly insane as a consequence.
Now Hon Reader at Uni of Warwick
Formerly Head EM Studs V&A/RCA History of Design
Head of Research Wellcome Collection
Finishing a book and slightly insane as a consequence.
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Starmer and Von der Leyen agree on need for rapid progress on Brexit reset deal
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Starmer and Von der Leyen agree on need for rapid progress on Brexit reset deal
They agreed formal talks would begin on food and drink and emissions trading deals.
www.independent.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Starmer and Von der Leyen agree on need for rapid progress on Brexit reset deal
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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"Produced water", brimming with salt + chemicals, rises with oil + gas, then gets shot back underground by injection wells. The contaminants it contains turn up in people's wells + on farmland.
It's happening more often @grist.org explores why:
grist.org/accountabili...
It's happening more often @grist.org explores why:
grist.org/accountabili...
Toxic wastewater from oil fields keeps pouring out of the ground. Oklahoma regulators failed to stop it.
Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, is spewing from Oklahoma oil wells.
grist.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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A Reform-led council is planning to double council tax on second homes six months after party leader Nigel Farage denounced the idea as “madness” and “extortion”
North Northamptonshire is expected to approve the measure on Tuesday, in plans seen by PolHome
@cjayanetti.bsky.social reports
North Northamptonshire is expected to approve the measure on Tuesday, in plans seen by PolHome
@cjayanetti.bsky.social reports
Reform Council To Double Tax On Second Homes Despite Nigel Farage Calling The Idea 'Madness'
A Reform-led council is planning to double council tax on second homes six months after party leader Nigel Farage denounced such policies as “madne...
www.politicshome.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
A Reform-led council is planning to double council tax on second homes six months after party leader Nigel Farage denounced the idea as “madness” and “extortion”
North Northamptonshire is expected to approve the measure on Tuesday, in plans seen by PolHome
@cjayanetti.bsky.social reports
North Northamptonshire is expected to approve the measure on Tuesday, in plans seen by PolHome
@cjayanetti.bsky.social reports
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Just tuned into #BBCQT
How do people expect services to be paid for
given that public services were underfunded by the Tories for 14 years?
Spoiler alert.
The Tories raised NI after running on a manifesto promise not to raise NI.
How do people expect services to be paid for
given that public services were underfunded by the Tories for 14 years?
Spoiler alert.
The Tories raised NI after running on a manifesto promise not to raise NI.
November 6, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Just tuned into #BBCQT
How do people expect services to be paid for
given that public services were underfunded by the Tories for 14 years?
Spoiler alert.
The Tories raised NI after running on a manifesto promise not to raise NI.
How do people expect services to be paid for
given that public services were underfunded by the Tories for 14 years?
Spoiler alert.
The Tories raised NI after running on a manifesto promise not to raise NI.
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This is nice. Essentially a RAG chart for the Starmer government. He’s doing a lot better than the MSM would have you believe…
https://fullfact.org/government-tracker/
https://fullfact.org/government-tracker/
November 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
This is nice. Essentially a RAG chart for the Starmer government. He’s doing a lot better than the MSM would have you believe…
https://fullfact.org/government-tracker/
https://fullfact.org/government-tracker/
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A fascinating look at the things Vermeer owned, and very close to my own research on Italian artists (now just wishing I knew Dutch)
A rare jewellery box identified in Vermeer paintings sheds new light on the artist’s connections
The expensive Indo-Portuguese casket depicted in two works was likely a loan from a wealthy patron, a new book reveals
www.theartnewspaper.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM
A fascinating look at the things Vermeer owned, and very close to my own research on Italian artists (now just wishing I knew Dutch)
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Stirling University, 8 November from 9:30-3:30 pm, GMT. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sath-confe... . Be there, and be enlightened.
***Calling History teachers***.
Still time to register for this weekend's conference. Whole or part day tickets available, discounts for students/nqts. Don't miss a fab audience with author @sathnam.bsky.social
tickethttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sath-conference-2025-tickets-1748344849509
Still time to register for this weekend's conference. Whole or part day tickets available, discounts for students/nqts. Don't miss a fab audience with author @sathnam.bsky.social
tickethttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sath-conference-2025-tickets-1748344849509
November 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Stirling University, 8 November from 9:30-3:30 pm, GMT. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sath-confe... . Be there, and be enlightened.
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US ambassador to UK now trying to dictate our energy policy! Need to drill more to prove ourselves good allies. Interesting that’s “diplomat” should interfere in UK politics.
November 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
US ambassador to UK now trying to dictate our energy policy! Need to drill more to prove ourselves good allies. Interesting that’s “diplomat” should interfere in UK politics.
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Has farage made clear in his policy statement that he would be a PM for the rich, austerity on a scale the tories never dreamed of - so who will vote for that?? No NHS, no benefits, no road maintenance, no police, etc, if there is much reduced taxation then services go - the economics of tax cuts.
November 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Has farage made clear in his policy statement that he would be a PM for the rich, austerity on a scale the tories never dreamed of - so who will vote for that?? No NHS, no benefits, no road maintenance, no police, etc, if there is much reduced taxation then services go - the economics of tax cuts.
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Richard Tice appears to have broken rank and suggested the triple lock is not safe under a Reform government
So that’s young workers, welfare claimants and now the old all thrown under the bus in the space of about six hours
#LBC
So that’s young workers, welfare claimants and now the old all thrown under the bus in the space of about six hours
#LBC
November 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Richard Tice appears to have broken rank and suggested the triple lock is not safe under a Reform government
So that’s young workers, welfare claimants and now the old all thrown under the bus in the space of about six hours
#LBC
So that’s young workers, welfare claimants and now the old all thrown under the bus in the space of about six hours
#LBC
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NB Farage campaigned for and still supports #Brexit #Brexit is the biggest self inflicted disaster this country has ever experienced. Farage is not fucking prudent about anything related to economics
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November 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Nigel Farage backtracks on Reform UK’s promise to cut £90bn of taxes www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage backtracks on Reform UK’s promise to cut £90bn of taxes
Party leader says proposal had been an ‘aspiration’ and accuses Tories and Labour of ‘wrecking the public finances’
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Nigel Farage backtracks on Reform UK’s promise to cut £90bn of taxes www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The Tories seem to have decided to have a day off for the Hillsborough Law second reading.
November 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The Tories seem to have decided to have a day off for the Hillsborough Law second reading.
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Nigel Farage‘s claim today that Reform will be the most pro-business party ever would be a lot more persuasive if there wasn‘t overwhelming evidence that populist parties are terrible for economies. Unless those business are disaster capitalists, he’s lying. www.ft.com/content/727d...
Beware populist economics
History suggests the political approach ends in unsustainable debt and lower GDP
www.ft.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Nigel Farage‘s claim today that Reform will be the most pro-business party ever would be a lot more persuasive if there wasn‘t overwhelming evidence that populist parties are terrible for economies. Unless those business are disaster capitalists, he’s lying. www.ft.com/content/727d...
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Breaking: Lettings agency takes blame in Rachel Reeves licence row
Starmer appears to have escaped the huge political damage of potentially losing his chancellor...
Via The Guardian
#Reeves #Chancellor #Reeves
What's your take on this?
Starmer appears to have escaped the huge political damage of potentially losing his chancellor...
Via The Guardian
#Reeves #Chancellor #Reeves
What's your take on this?
October 31, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Breaking: Lettings agency takes blame in Rachel Reeves licence row
Starmer appears to have escaped the huge political damage of potentially losing his chancellor...
Via The Guardian
#Reeves #Chancellor #Reeves
What's your take on this?
Starmer appears to have escaped the huge political damage of potentially losing his chancellor...
Via The Guardian
#Reeves #Chancellor #Reeves
What's your take on this?
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Keir Starmer: "While Reform are focused on talking down our country, this Labour government is getting on with the mission of national renewal."
October 31, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Keir Starmer: "While Reform are focused on talking down our country, this Labour government is getting on with the mission of national renewal."
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The Tories broke the economy.
This Labour government is fixing it.
This Labour government is fixing it.
October 31, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The Tories broke the economy.
This Labour government is fixing it.
This Labour government is fixing it.
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Keir Starmer: "Renewal means handing power back to people with skin in the game - people who know what their communities need most."
October 31, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Keir Starmer: "Renewal means handing power back to people with skin in the game - people who know what their communities need most."
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Massive win for our near neighbours and a crushing defeat for Reform and the Tories!
Johns (Tunbridge Wells) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 53.3% (+2.1)
➡️ RFM: 15.0% (-1.2)
🌍 GRN: 13.5% (+6.3)
🏘️ TWA: 8.9% (+4.8)
🌳 CON: 7.6% (-3.6)
🏘️ ITW: 1.7% (-0.1)
No LAB (-8.3) as previous.
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2025.
🔶 LDM: 53.3% (+2.1)
➡️ RFM: 15.0% (-1.2)
🌍 GRN: 13.5% (+6.3)
🏘️ TWA: 8.9% (+4.8)
🌳 CON: 7.6% (-3.6)
🏘️ ITW: 1.7% (-0.1)
No LAB (-8.3) as previous.
Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2025.
October 31, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Massive win for our near neighbours and a crushing defeat for Reform and the Tories!
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It's been talked about amongst the left, and left of centre but this has come from the Speaker of The House. X is a cesspit owned by a racist troublemaker billionaire who has called for the overthrow of the UK government on multiple occasions.
No good person in politics should be anywhere near it.
No good person in politics should be anywhere near it.
Politico: "MPs should consider deleting X, according to a committee led by Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle...
"On social media, the report said MPs should feel “empowered to step away from platforms that pose more harm than benefit.”
Absolutely. Please get on with it.
"On social media, the report said MPs should feel “empowered to step away from platforms that pose more harm than benefit.”
Absolutely. Please get on with it.
October 27, 2025 at 10:45 PM
It's been talked about amongst the left, and left of centre but this has come from the Speaker of The House. X is a cesspit owned by a racist troublemaker billionaire who has called for the overthrow of the UK government on multiple occasions.
No good person in politics should be anywhere near it.
No good person in politics should be anywhere near it.
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youtu.be/DzCW8F4wBUA Nigel Farage Gets RATTLED Defending Pochin
YouTube video by Bona Fide
YouTube video by Bona Fide
Nigel Farage Gets RATTLED Defending Pochin
YouTube video by Bona Fide
youtu.be
October 27, 2025 at 10:59 PM
youtu.be/DzCW8F4wBUA Nigel Farage Gets RATTLED Defending Pochin
YouTube video by Bona Fide
YouTube video by Bona Fide
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Please help Mr Farage by not spreading this message from @ledbydonkeys.org about how he acquires a £Million+ a year from his many side hustles around the world when he should be representing his Clacton constants.
October 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Please help Mr Farage by not spreading this message from @ledbydonkeys.org about how he acquires a £Million+ a year from his many side hustles around the world when he should be representing his Clacton constants.
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MIrage Farage
Farage is asked about another two of his MEPs, who made the same pro-Russia statements that Nathan Gill has now pled guilty to being bribed to make.
"Opinions are opinions."
Farage's defence seems to be that they arrived at those views independently and it has nowt to do with him.
Hmm. 🤔 ~AA
"Opinions are opinions."
Farage's defence seems to be that they arrived at those views independently and it has nowt to do with him.
Hmm. 🤔 ~AA
October 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
MIrage Farage
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The reason why Farage will not remove the whip from Pochin -
This time last year Farage was told he could not lay a wreath at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday because you need six MPs. Will he reinstate James McMurdock to get to six?
This time last year Farage was told he could not lay a wreath at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday because you need six MPs. Will he reinstate James McMurdock to get to six?
October 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The reason why Farage will not remove the whip from Pochin -
This time last year Farage was told he could not lay a wreath at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday because you need six MPs. Will he reinstate James McMurdock to get to six?
This time last year Farage was told he could not lay a wreath at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday because you need six MPs. Will he reinstate James McMurdock to get to six?