Cindy Carter
@cindylcarter.bsky.social
Reader Emerita, Cardiff University (JOMEC). Co-editor, Feminist Media Studies (T&F).
As Jewish academics, we reject the weaponisation of antisemitism www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/jewi...
As Jewish academics, we reject the weaponisation of antisemitism
Universities should adopt proportionate anti-racist measures informed by the diverse voices of those most affected, say Michael Rosen, Catherine Rottenberg and Des Freedman
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
As Jewish academics, we reject the weaponisation of antisemitism www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/jewi...
I just signed the campaign calling to ban politicians hosting shows on UK news channels.
November 10, 2025 at 8:13 AM
I just signed the campaign calling to ban politicians hosting shows on UK news channels.
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"We have to offer hope, to offer the big change the country is crying out for. We must give a stronger sense of our purpose, whose side we are on and of our Labour values and beliefs”
@lucympowell.bsky.social
Deputy leader of the Labour Party 👏
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@lucympowell.bsky.social
Deputy leader of the Labour Party 👏
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Lucy Powell's speech on 'privilege' to be elected Deputy Labour leader in full
The new deputy leader said: "We have to offer hope, to offer the big change the country is crying out for. We must give a stronger sense of our purpose, whose side we are on and of our Labour values a...
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October 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
"We have to offer hope, to offer the big change the country is crying out for. We must give a stronger sense of our purpose, whose side we are on and of our Labour values and beliefs”
@lucympowell.bsky.social
Deputy leader of the Labour Party 👏
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
@lucympowell.bsky.social
Deputy leader of the Labour Party 👏
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Lady in glasses, "People need to think also about the fact that we've got a dropping birthrate in this country and we need people to come"
"And actually we should be welcoming some of these people" #BBCQT
"And actually we should be welcoming some of these people" #BBCQT
October 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Lady in glasses, "People need to think also about the fact that we've got a dropping birthrate in this country and we need people to come"
"And actually we should be welcoming some of these people" #BBCQT
"And actually we should be welcoming some of these people" #BBCQT
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Stephen Kinnock explains the Dublin agreement where the UK could send asylum seekers back to the first country they stepped into the EU, when we were members of the EU
With Brexit, when we left the EU, we were no longer able to do that
With Brexit, when we left the EU, we were no longer able to do that
October 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Stephen Kinnock explains the Dublin agreement where the UK could send asylum seekers back to the first country they stepped into the EU, when we were members of the EU
With Brexit, when we left the EU, we were no longer able to do that
With Brexit, when we left the EU, we were no longer able to do that
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
Save NHS dentistry now!
I just signed the 38 Degrees petition calling on the Government to properly fund NHS dentistry. Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable dental care, so now the Government needs to stu...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Millions of us are still struggling to access affordable NHS dental care. I’ve signed 38 Degrees’ petition demanding Keir Starmer properly funds NHS dentistry now, will you join me? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fu...
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Los Angeles has just declared a state of emergency.
Not because of wildfires. Not because of riots. But because of an invasion by federal government troops.
We can see where this is going.
Not because of wildfires. Not because of riots. But because of an invasion by federal government troops.
We can see where this is going.
Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids
Los Angeles County officials voted on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency over ongoing federal immigration raids.
abcnews.go.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Los Angeles has just declared a state of emergency.
Not because of wildfires. Not because of riots. But because of an invasion by federal government troops.
We can see where this is going.
Not because of wildfires. Not because of riots. But because of an invasion by federal government troops.
We can see where this is going.
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How exactly does Trump plan to lower drug prices by 1000%?
October 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
How exactly does Trump plan to lower drug prices by 1000%?
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Jacqui Hames, featured in #TheHack, is calling on the Prime Minister to put the public ahead of Murdoch, and act now to end corruption and abuse in the press.
Back her petition now:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
Back her petition now:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
October 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Jacqui Hames, featured in #TheHack, is calling on the Prime Minister to put the public ahead of Murdoch, and act now to end corruption and abuse in the press.
Back her petition now:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
Back her petition now:
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
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We are always looking at what things we can do, big and small, to make life better for our residents.
Here is the latest wave of improvements coming to GM. 🧵
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Here is the latest wave of improvements coming to GM. 🧵
1/7
October 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We are always looking at what things we can do, big and small, to make life better for our residents.
Here is the latest wave of improvements coming to GM. 🧵
1/7
Here is the latest wave of improvements coming to GM. 🧵
1/7
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Donald Trump says crime in London is going through the roof. In reality the latest figures show that murders in London in the first nine months of 2025 were lower than in any year since monthly homicide records began in 2003, and 2025 saw a 7% drop in knife crime.
October 15, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Donald Trump says crime in London is going through the roof. In reality the latest figures show that murders in London in the first nine months of 2025 were lower than in any year since monthly homicide records began in 2003, and 2025 saw a 7% drop in knife crime.
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How a Democracy for Sale story about US Christian Right funding prompted a @nytimes.com investigation into the links between Nigel Farage, Reform UK and the Alliance Defending Freedom.
So good to speak to the peerless Jane Bradley:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/nigel-fara...
So good to speak to the peerless Jane Bradley:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/nigel-fara...
Nigel Farage and the foreign influence threat
How US anti-abortionists are supporting Reform, and why we need to talk about Russian influence, with the New York Times’ Jane Bradley.
democracyforsale.substack.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
How a Democracy for Sale story about US Christian Right funding prompted a @nytimes.com investigation into the links between Nigel Farage, Reform UK and the Alliance Defending Freedom.
So good to speak to the peerless Jane Bradley:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/nigel-fara...
So good to speak to the peerless Jane Bradley:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/nigel-fara...
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Caroline Lucas is wondering why Michelle Mone is still a member of the House of Lords
And most of us are wondering the same as well!
But if Mone is going to be removed from the Lords, there are others too who fail to meet the standard and should be removed as well
And most of us are wondering the same as well!
But if Mone is going to be removed from the Lords, there are others too who fail to meet the standard and should be removed as well
October 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Caroline Lucas is wondering why Michelle Mone is still a member of the House of Lords
And most of us are wondering the same as well!
But if Mone is going to be removed from the Lords, there are others too who fail to meet the standard and should be removed as well
And most of us are wondering the same as well!
But if Mone is going to be removed from the Lords, there are others too who fail to meet the standard and should be removed as well
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The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
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The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.
Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
1/11
The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.
Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
1/11
UK’s arm’s length public bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation
Seven in ten Britons say it is important for top scientific institutions to be independent in exclusive new polling.
www.ucl.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.
Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
1/11
The UK’s independent scientific bodies are highly vulnerable to politicisation - over the past 5 months I've been working with @martinmckee.bsky.social to map out their vulnerabilities and it's not good news.
Today our report is published!
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
1/11
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I’m just glad it went to someone standing up for democracy instead of tearing it apart!
I’m just glad it went to someone standing up for democracy instead of tearing it apart!
Nobel peace prize 2025 live: María Corina Machado wins for work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela
US president had been conducting campaign to influence prize committee
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
I’m just glad it went to someone standing up for democracy instead of tearing it apart!
I’m just glad it went to someone standing up for democracy instead of tearing it apart!
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⚡️The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to Maria Corina Machado.
The Nobel Peace Prize committee awarded it for "her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela."
The Nobel Peace Prize committee awarded it for "her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela."
October 10, 2025 at 9:08 AM
⚡️The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to Maria Corina Machado.
The Nobel Peace Prize committee awarded it for "her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela."
The Nobel Peace Prize committee awarded it for "her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela."
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Listen to true experts, like @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social , not political appointees with an agenda.
October 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Listen to true experts, like @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social , not political appointees with an agenda.
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Gary Neville, "Brexit has had a devastating impact on this country"
"The messaging is getting dangerous"
"All these idiots out there spreading hate speech in any form, abuse in any form, we must stop promoting them"
"And get back to a country of love, peace and harmony"
"And become a team again"
"The messaging is getting dangerous"
"All these idiots out there spreading hate speech in any form, abuse in any form, we must stop promoting them"
"And get back to a country of love, peace and harmony"
"And become a team again"
October 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Gary Neville, "Brexit has had a devastating impact on this country"
"The messaging is getting dangerous"
"All these idiots out there spreading hate speech in any form, abuse in any form, we must stop promoting them"
"And get back to a country of love, peace and harmony"
"And become a team again"
"The messaging is getting dangerous"
"All these idiots out there spreading hate speech in any form, abuse in any form, we must stop promoting them"
"And get back to a country of love, peace and harmony"
"And become a team again"
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🔥"What is more British than wanting to own instead of renting for everyone in this country?"
We Own It Director Cat Hobbs speaking at Commonwealth's panel event 'Who Owns Britain?' at Labour Conference. <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:egvrtbix76defbtjk743wb7s" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@cmmonwealth.bsky.social
We Own It Director Cat Hobbs speaking at Commonwealth's panel event 'Who Owns Britain?' at Labour Conference. <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:egvrtbix76defbtjk743wb7s" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@cmmonwealth.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 8:29 AM
🔥"What is more British than wanting to own instead of renting for everyone in this country?"
We Own It Director Cat Hobbs speaking at Commonwealth's panel event 'Who Owns Britain?' at Labour Conference. <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:egvrtbix76defbtjk743wb7s" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@cmmonwealth.bsky.social
We Own It Director Cat Hobbs speaking at Commonwealth's panel event 'Who Owns Britain?' at Labour Conference. <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:egvrtbix76defbtjk743wb7s" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@cmmonwealth.bsky.social
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The Chancellor should protect workers’ pay packets and level the playing field on how different forms of income are taxed.
As things stand, wages (and some dividends) are taxed more heavily than many other sources of income.
Read 'Call of duties' now ⤵️ buff.ly/MDRUdi6
As things stand, wages (and some dividends) are taxed more heavily than many other sources of income.
Read 'Call of duties' now ⤵️ buff.ly/MDRUdi6
October 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The Chancellor should protect workers’ pay packets and level the playing field on how different forms of income are taxed.
As things stand, wages (and some dividends) are taxed more heavily than many other sources of income.
Read 'Call of duties' now ⤵️ buff.ly/MDRUdi6
As things stand, wages (and some dividends) are taxed more heavily than many other sources of income.
Read 'Call of duties' now ⤵️ buff.ly/MDRUdi6