Dr Anna Notaro
@drannanotaro.bsky.social
European Media scholar (AI, Dig. Art, Cultural Studies) at Dundee University (Scotland), passionate about HE, ED&I, (DEI), politics, Dark Choc, Inter Milan. Personal capacity posts
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With the ending of permanent asylum, taxes on foreign students, two U-turns on income tax, a refusal to listen to business concerns about hiring costs, again I ask ‘who are Labour for?’ What is the vision underlying all these choices other than responding to last week’s polls?
November 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
With the ending of permanent asylum, taxes on foreign students, two U-turns on income tax, a refusal to listen to business concerns about hiring costs, again I ask ‘who are Labour for?’ What is the vision underlying all these choices other than responding to last week’s polls?
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All the Labour members, councillors etc who have worked with refugee charities over the years: are you going to stand for this?
November 16, 2025 at 11:48 AM
All the Labour members, councillors etc who have worked with refugee charities over the years: are you going to stand for this?
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Interesting to see so many great British patriots right now begging an American president to bankrupt one of Britain’s last remaining truly national institutions.
November 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Interesting to see so many great British patriots right now begging an American president to bankrupt one of Britain’s last remaining truly national institutions.
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This is the logical consequence of Labour’s appeasement of the far right - this is an arms race Labour should never seek to win
Not everyone is unhappy about the Government's descent into anti-refugee politics
November 16, 2025 at 10:27 AM
This is the logical consequence of Labour’s appeasement of the far right - this is an arms race Labour should never seek to win
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GB News investor and Spectator owner Paul Marshall is in the running to buy the Telegraph now that the RedBird takeover plan has collapsed, the Guardian reports.
Hard to see this being anything other than a disaster for public discourse in Britain if that goes ahead.
Hard to see this being anything other than a disaster for public discourse in Britain if that goes ahead.
November 15, 2025 at 10:11 PM
GB News investor and Spectator owner Paul Marshall is in the running to buy the Telegraph now that the RedBird takeover plan has collapsed, the Guardian reports.
Hard to see this being anything other than a disaster for public discourse in Britain if that goes ahead.
Hard to see this being anything other than a disaster for public discourse in Britain if that goes ahead.
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No, I'd say it's racists and those pandering to them.
November 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
No, I'd say it's racists and those pandering to them.
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Someone should ask Starmer and Mahmood whether they think the Kindertransport, for example, should have been a return ticket. Whether Alf Dubs, rather than becoming a Labour MP and now Lord, ought to have been sent back with his family to Czechoslovakia once it was liberated from German rule.
This contribution to the volume of human misery is yet another policy from Labour based on a false premise, in this case that refugees are overly attracted to Britain. It will increase bureaucratic limbo, thus making worse the problem of "cohesion" it purports to solve.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Someone should ask Starmer and Mahmood whether they think the Kindertransport, for example, should have been a return ticket. Whether Alf Dubs, rather than becoming a Labour MP and now Lord, ought to have been sent back with his family to Czechoslovakia once it was liberated from German rule.
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If Reform is seen as a threat to democracy because of their far-right politics, then it is impossible to see this Labour government as an alternative to it
Their discourse and policy either mimic Reform's or legitimise it and pave the way for it
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Their discourse and policy either mimic Reform's or legitimise it and pave the way for it
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
No 10 tells Labour MPs it expects support for tough new asylum policies
Some backbenchers already opposing planned immigration crackdown seen as ‘economically and culturally illiterate’
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
If Reform is seen as a threat to democracy because of their far-right politics, then it is impossible to see this Labour government as an alternative to it
Their discourse and policy either mimic Reform's or legitimise it and pave the way for it
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Their discourse and policy either mimic Reform's or legitimise it and pave the way for it
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
British values
UK government set to make support for asylum seekers ‘discretionary’
UK government set to make support for asylum seekers ‘discretionary’
Home secretary expected to change system to deny help to those who can work or who have assets
Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce changes to Britain’s asylum system on Monday in an attempt to quell rising fears about immigration.
The home secretary plans to amend laws that guarantee housing and financial support to asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
British values
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Not the first to make this point. But there is a tyrant in charge of another country who is accused of being heavily linked to a paedophile sex ring - and supposed ‘patriots’ in this country are passionately willing him to take down our national broadcaster. Madness.
November 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Not the first to make this point. But there is a tyrant in charge of another country who is accused of being heavily linked to a paedophile sex ring - and supposed ‘patriots’ in this country are passionately willing him to take down our national broadcaster. Madness.
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Hatred and xenophobia is what’s tearing us apart. That’s on you.
November 15, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Hatred and xenophobia is what’s tearing us apart. That’s on you.
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"In 2020, Putin said, 'I am on Lukashenka's side.' Nobody from the democratic world told 'And we are on the side of Belarusians'"
5 years later, 14 European parliaments signed cooperation with Belarus's president-elect in exile. Finally.
Our exclusive:
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/15/f...
5 years later, 14 European parliaments signed cooperation with Belarus's president-elect in exile. Finally.
Our exclusive:
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/15/f...
November 15, 2025 at 9:38 PM
"In 2020, Putin said, 'I am on Lukashenka's side.' Nobody from the democratic world told 'And we are on the side of Belarusians'"
5 years later, 14 European parliaments signed cooperation with Belarus's president-elect in exile. Finally.
Our exclusive:
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/15/f...
5 years later, 14 European parliaments signed cooperation with Belarus's president-elect in exile. Finally.
Our exclusive:
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/15/f...
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I think we've already passed the stage where people believe that the Labour is doing all these to prevent a potential Reform victory. Everyone knows that there are other, more positive, ways of preventing it. No one believes that such cruelty is inevitable; we all know that this is Labour's choice.+
Labour are now the "darker forces" Mahmood is scaremongering about. Depriving people who have fled unimaginable horror the ability to rebuild their lives in safety and security, which this does, is sickening. Labour is sickening.
#r4today
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#r4today
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UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 7:58 AM
I think we've already passed the stage where people believe that the Labour is doing all these to prevent a potential Reform victory. Everyone knows that there are other, more positive, ways of preventing it. No one believes that such cruelty is inevitable; we all know that this is Labour's choice.+
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This is as bad as anything proposed by Reform.
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 6:43 AM
This is as bad as anything proposed by Reform.
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Home Office claims changes proposed on Monday are "the most significant shift in the treatment of refugees since the second world war"
These changes are unlikely to significantly shift flows or deliver control.
The language used is questionable in principle - and v likely to be untrue in practice
These changes are unlikely to significantly shift flows or deliver control.
The language used is questionable in principle - and v likely to be untrue in practice
November 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Home Office claims changes proposed on Monday are "the most significant shift in the treatment of refugees since the second world war"
These changes are unlikely to significantly shift flows or deliver control.
The language used is questionable in principle - and v likely to be untrue in practice
These changes are unlikely to significantly shift flows or deliver control.
The language used is questionable in principle - and v likely to be untrue in practice
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“The Palestinians had no idea where they were bundled off to, only when in Kenya did they realise they were coming to South Africa. Some had visas for Canada, Australia and Malaysia, they were eventually permitted to leave for those countries.” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
South Africa to investigate ‘mysterious’ arrival of 153 Palestinians on plane
Passengers held on runway for 12 hours after landing in Johannesburg without travel documents
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:05 AM
“The Palestinians had no idea where they were bundled off to, only when in Kenya did they realise they were coming to South Africa. Some had visas for Canada, Australia and Malaysia, they were eventually permitted to leave for those countries.” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Pleased to hear about Children in Need success, not so pleased that the UK congratulates itself on its generosity while considering stricter policies regarding refugees and asylum seekers. Looks like you can only be generous with your own tribe.
November 15, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Pleased to hear about Children in Need success, not so pleased that the UK congratulates itself on its generosity while considering stricter policies regarding refugees and asylum seekers. Looks like you can only be generous with your own tribe.
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With apologies for posting 2 FT articles in quick succession, this is useful phrasing to encapsulate where we are with data centre investment: "the reality is that investors are taking long-term bets on a sector that has already turned on a dime more than once"
on.ft.com/4oKFToK
on.ft.com/4oKFToK
Who’s funding Silicon Valley’s data-centre dream? It might be you.
A large part of the investment pouring into AI is being financed by debt of the kind that lines millions of nest eggs
on.ft.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:06 AM
With apologies for posting 2 FT articles in quick succession, this is useful phrasing to encapsulate where we are with data centre investment: "the reality is that investors are taking long-term bets on a sector that has already turned on a dime more than once"
on.ft.com/4oKFToK
on.ft.com/4oKFToK
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Buckle up - because this now amounts to a direct and deliberate attack on our country and its cultural sovereignty. Which side our politicians take - Trump's or the BBC's - over the coming days and weeks will speak volumes about their patriotism.
Trump says he will sue BBC for at least $1bn over Panorama edit
The US president confirmed he intends to sue the broadcaster for at least $1bn over the Panorama edit of a 2021 speech.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Buckle up - because this now amounts to a direct and deliberate attack on our country and its cultural sovereignty. Which side our politicians take - Trump's or the BBC's - over the coming days and weeks will speak volumes about their patriotism.
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In case you missed it: Challenge to refusal of naturalisation on good character grounds dismissed by Special Immigration Appeals Commission | Sonia Lenegan
Challenge to refusal of naturalisation on good character grounds dismissed by Special Immigration Appeals Commission - Free Movement
The Special Immigration Appeals Commission has dismissed a review of the refusal of a naturalisation application on good character grounds, based on the
freemovement.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM
In case you missed it: Challenge to refusal of naturalisation on good character grounds dismissed by Special Immigration Appeals Commission | Sonia Lenegan
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Times Higher article out today explains the folly of yet more proposed closures in languages (also music, film, philosophy, and others). This time at the Universities of Leicester and Nottingham. Oversight of the changing UK HE landscape for our disciplines has never been more needed or vital.
Every university should renovate the disciplinary framework of its courses and ask whether it is responding to its global responsibilities. But no university should recognise any merit in withdrawing from the study of other languages, cultures & societies
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas
Nottingham and Leicester are taking a swing at language departments. But those proposing closures have taken their eye off the ball, say four linguists
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Times Higher article out today explains the folly of yet more proposed closures in languages (also music, film, philosophy, and others). This time at the Universities of Leicester and Nottingham. Oversight of the changing UK HE landscape for our disciplines has never been more needed or vital.
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Breaking news: The £500mn sale of the Telegraph to US private equity firm RedBird has collapsed, throwing the future of the newspaper into question as it enters its third year without an owner. on.ft.com/4oPEgpN
November 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Breaking news: The £500mn sale of the Telegraph to US private equity firm RedBird has collapsed, throwing the future of the newspaper into question as it enters its third year without an owner. on.ft.com/4oPEgpN
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Exclusive: Meta has appropriated the names and likenesses of celebrities — including Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway and Selena Gomez — to create dozens of flirty social-media chatbots without their permission, Reuters has found reut.rs/3JWb00R
Exclusive: Meta created flirty chatbots of Taylor Swift, other celebrities without permission
Meta has appropriated the names and likenesses of celebrities – including Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway and Selena Gomez – to create dozens of flirty social-media chatbots without their permission, Reuters has found.
reut.rs
August 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Exclusive: Meta has appropriated the names and likenesses of celebrities — including Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway and Selena Gomez — to create dozens of flirty social-media chatbots without their permission, Reuters has found reut.rs/3JWb00R
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Peter Thiel lived a lifestyle of neo-colonial luxury, with servants at the ready—his father was a manager at the Rössing uranium mine. There, Black laborers were paid just enough to survive, living in dire conditions, and the work was dangerous.
To #Thiel, we are all laborers.
#Trump #NRx #Oligarchy
To #Thiel, we are all laborers.
#Trump #NRx #Oligarchy
How the roots of the ‘PayPal mafia’ extend to apartheid South Africa
Elon Musk grew up with the privileges of a stratified racial order and Peter Thiel lived in a city that venerated Hitler
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Peter Thiel lived a lifestyle of neo-colonial luxury, with servants at the ready—his father was a manager at the Rössing uranium mine. There, Black laborers were paid just enough to survive, living in dire conditions, and the work was dangerous.
To #Thiel, we are all laborers.
#Trump #NRx #Oligarchy
To #Thiel, we are all laborers.
#Trump #NRx #Oligarchy
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Streets have been renamed, Ukrainian monuments removed, and murals painted over. Bellingcat investigates how apartment blocks in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol have been demolished to make way for a new Russian suburban utopia… www.bellingcat.com/uncategorize...
Building on Ruins: The Russification of Mariupol, One Apartment Block at a Time - bellingcat
Bellingcat has identified 23 multi-storey housing complexes being built in occupied Mariupol and advertised for sale to Russian citizens.
www.bellingcat.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Streets have been renamed, Ukrainian monuments removed, and murals painted over. Bellingcat investigates how apartment blocks in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol have been demolished to make way for a new Russian suburban utopia… www.bellingcat.com/uncategorize...