Clare Simpson
@claresimpson.bsky.social
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Since #bbclaurak is trending, let’s remind ourselves that ONE MONTH ago, the BBC invited Mandelson on for a soft-ball interview on her show. While HIS CLIENT , Palantir’s Louis Moseley appeared as a pundit
Both, as I wrote at time, were ‘abject failures of journalism’
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Both, as I wrote at time, were ‘abject failures of journalism’
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February 8, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Since #bbclaurak is trending, let’s remind ourselves that ONE MONTH ago, the BBC invited Mandelson on for a soft-ball interview on her show. While HIS CLIENT , Palantir’s Louis Moseley appeared as a pundit
Both, as I wrote at time, were ‘abject failures of journalism’
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Both, as I wrote at time, were ‘abject failures of journalism’
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We all live in Jeffrey Epstein's world now. That's what we can't face. It's our world. Where sexual desire for children is protected, victims receive no justice & the President of what used to be called the free world is Jeff's friend. This is Jeff's World now.
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We all live in Jeffrey Epstein's world
The most disturbing revelation so far
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February 7, 2026 at 11:26 AM
We all live in Jeffrey Epstein's world now. That's what we can't face. It's our world. Where sexual desire for children is protected, victims receive no justice & the President of what used to be called the free world is Jeff's friend. This is Jeff's World now.
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Tech is unable to show you what TV and films you might like to watch on the front menu of a streaming service (even though you give away your tastes with every digital interaction) while they’re also insisting that the same tech will be able to make vital everyday decisions for you and your country.
February 6, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Tech is unable to show you what TV and films you might like to watch on the front menu of a streaming service (even though you give away your tastes with every digital interaction) while they’re also insisting that the same tech will be able to make vital everyday decisions for you and your country.
I’m glad MPs including @martinwrigley.bsky.social and the Green leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social are pushing for transparency on UK/Palantir deals. I hope we can remove Palantir entirely from our systems. I am sure my MP @hackneyabbott.bsky.social would agree, Palantir cannot be trusted.
February 5, 2026 at 7:47 PM
I’m glad MPs including @martinwrigley.bsky.social and the Green leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social are pushing for transparency on UK/Palantir deals. I hope we can remove Palantir entirely from our systems. I am sure my MP @hackneyabbott.bsky.social would agree, Palantir cannot be trusted.
Sad thing is, many in media know this but I don’t think the majority of people outside the industry realise or maybe even care what’s happening to the reliability and quality of content. Lots of us are sucked into endless scrolling, watching clips rather than whole productions and dual screening.
At an industry event last night one (old media) journalist said “we may need institutions like the BBC because internet searches don’t return separate news stories now, but an AI summary that is usually wrong.”
Watching an industry shrug and surrender to a competitor that DOES NOT WORK.
Watching an industry shrug and surrender to a competitor that DOES NOT WORK.
February 4, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Sad thing is, many in media know this but I don’t think the majority of people outside the industry realise or maybe even care what’s happening to the reliability and quality of content. Lots of us are sucked into endless scrolling, watching clips rather than whole productions and dual screening.
"...this is not just a political scandal. Time to refocus on the horrific mistreatment of women and girls, and the role of these ghouls." Marina is spot on again. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It’s the Epstein files deja vu: how many more powerful men knew about his crimes, and helped him out anyway? | Marina Hyde
I’m sorry, but this is not just a political scandal. Time to refocus on the horrific mistreatment of women and girls, and the role of these ghouls, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:24 PM
"...this is not just a political scandal. Time to refocus on the horrific mistreatment of women and girls, and the role of these ghouls." Marina is spot on again. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
With these files, could we compile enough evidence for the British public to mount a class action against Thiel? And against Mandleson, who told Epstein about the 500 bn bail out in 2010, etc?
Definitely seems like they destroyed the country on purpose.
February 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
With these files, could we compile enough evidence for the British public to mount a class action against Thiel? And against Mandleson, who told Epstein about the 500 bn bail out in 2010, etc?
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We urgently need a parliamentary debate on Palantir. Please sign this & share with your network. Via @the-citizens.bsky.social & @change.org.
www.change.org/p/hold-a-par...
www.change.org/p/hold-a-par...
January 29, 2026 at 3:42 PM
We urgently need a parliamentary debate on Palantir. Please sign this & share with your network. Via @the-citizens.bsky.social & @change.org.
www.change.org/p/hold-a-par...
www.change.org/p/hold-a-par...
How the hell do we untangle ourselves from this Palantir web?
NEW Nerve investigation reveals extent of Palantir's enmeshment in UK state operations
Peter Thiel's surveillance company has deals with government bodies amounting to at least £670m – inc. £15m contract with nuclear weapons agency
By @carolecadwalla.bsky.social Charlie Young & Max Colbert
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Peter Thiel's surveillance company has deals with government bodies amounting to at least £670m – inc. £15m contract with nuclear weapons agency
By @carolecadwalla.bsky.social Charlie Young & Max Colbert
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January 27, 2026 at 5:31 PM
How the hell do we untangle ourselves from this Palantir web?
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This should be headline news - the implications are horrifying …
Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds
Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout
www.theguardian.com
August 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
This should be headline news - the implications are horrifying …
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Together we can make more happy memories for children who have escaped fear and violence.
Almost 50% of people in our refuges are children, let's make this summer one to remember
Donate a parcel today >> donate.refuge.org.uk/page/173454/...
Almost 50% of people in our refuges are children, let's make this summer one to remember
Donate a parcel today >> donate.refuge.org.uk/page/173454/...
July 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Together we can make more happy memories for children who have escaped fear and violence.
Almost 50% of people in our refuges are children, let's make this summer one to remember
Donate a parcel today >> donate.refuge.org.uk/page/173454/...
Almost 50% of people in our refuges are children, let's make this summer one to remember
Donate a parcel today >> donate.refuge.org.uk/page/173454/...
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The European Union allows surgical castration of piglets without anesthesia. Just don’t try showing a photo of it in the European Parliament.
European Parliament flinches at factory farming reality
A piglet getting castrated didn’t make the cut in a photo exhibition at the European Parliament.
www.politico.eu
March 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The European Union allows surgical castration of piglets without anesthesia. Just don’t try showing a photo of it in the European Parliament.
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I get that AI COULD be the new, trillion-dollar industry that a post-Brexit UK has to make attractive to outside investors - but at the expense of creative industries, which ARE, PROVABLY, insanely profitable? Plus have unique global soft-power? Essentially fucking Harry Potter over for Elon Musk?
Today, the UK government announced a proposal to change copyright law - for the benefit of AI companies - that would cause huge, irreversible harm to creators.
More info below, but most importantly here's what you can do (wherever you live):
1. Email your MP. Template letter in 🧵 👇
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More info below, but most importantly here's what you can do (wherever you live):
1. Email your MP. Template letter in 🧵 👇
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January 14, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I get that AI COULD be the new, trillion-dollar industry that a post-Brexit UK has to make attractive to outside investors - but at the expense of creative industries, which ARE, PROVABLY, insanely profitable? Plus have unique global soft-power? Essentially fucking Harry Potter over for Elon Musk?