Welcoming @ashleyjkirk.bsky.social from @theguardian.com back to City St George’s for an energetic guest talk on visual journalism.

I love bringing in expert guest speakers, but former students in particular. Even if it occasionally makes me feel old… http://ashleyjkirk.bsky.social

New visual story: Bird migration is one of nature’s greatest spectacles — and scientists are uncovering extraordinary insights into how new threats are reshaping these epic journeys. Follow the remarkable travels of three birds as they fly across the planet. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

I wrote for the Guardian’s Saturday magazine about my son Max, who changed how I see the world. Took ages. More jokes after the first bit.

Thanks Merope Mills for being the most patient and generous editor.

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Reform's wins are not a consequence of low turnout.

@bwalker.uk writes 👉 www.newstatesman.com/politics/pol...

How the markets boxed in Rachel Reeves:

Before the spring statement, our visual analysis shows how the chancellor lacks room to manoeuvre relative to her predecessors - as rising borrowing costs hit an elevated debt stock, pushing up interest payments.

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Britain’s poorest households are now worse off than those in Slovenia and Malta after a decade of economic stagnation.

Rising inequality is “a stark indictment of the UK's economic social model,” says NIESR senior economist Max Mosley.

Mining companies are poised to mine the deep sea – but opposition is growing. What is the environmental cost, and are these metals actually needed? www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Welcoming @ashleyjkirk.bsky.social of The Guardian back to @cityjournalism.bsky.social today, to talk visual journalism with our first year undergraduates.

It was great to speak about our team's work on 2024 elections at the @londondatavis.bsky.social meetup last night. Was interesting to hear about @aubergene.bsky.social and Meike Eijsberg and their work as well

Here are UK & US BlueSky numbers separately, to show what’s driving the trends:

• Aug 3rd: Musk says ‘civil war is inevitable’ in UK during far right riots

• Oct 17th: Musk changes the block function on X, prompting a massive exodus

• Nov 7th: thousands more migrate in aftermath of Trump victory

Disease prevalence in US states before & after vaccine introduction

Graphic from Edward Tufte
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It's NHS data day, so are things getting better under the new Labour government?

Well, yes and no, but it is early days.

41.9% of attendances at main A&Es in October saw the patient wait over four hours.
That's up from 40.2% in September, but is less than 44.1% in October 2023.

Our Guardian and Observer starter pack has passed the hundred mark! 🎂🎉🎊

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I counted MPs gifts hospitality and other benefits going back to 2010 and found they've grown significantly

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