Hannah Fearn
@hannahfearn.bsky.social
Journalist and podcaster. Politics, social affairs and a little bit of Britpop. Once Independent, now independent.
Find me in The i Paper, The New European, Obs, The Lead, Yahoo and on Oh God, What Now? & The Bunker pods
https://muckrack.com/hannah-fearn
Find me in The i Paper, The New European, Obs, The Lead, Yahoo and on Oh God, What Now? & The Bunker pods
https://muckrack.com/hannah-fearn
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Hannah Fearn
@hannahfearn.bsky.social
· Nov 5
The winners of the Freelance Journalism Awards 2025 are out! Congratulations everyone!! open.substack.com/pub/freelanc...
Freelance Journalism Awards Winners 2025
Time to unveil our judges' selection!
open.substack.com
Holy moly! I didn't get Lily Allen tickets, but...
I did win TWO awards: Best News Story and Best Opinion Writer in the 2025 Freelance Journalism Awards.
Huge thank you to @freelancingfor.bsky.social for organising these and to your lovely judges. I am so honoured and proud to be named this year
I did win TWO awards: Best News Story and Best Opinion Writer in the 2025 Freelance Journalism Awards.
Huge thank you to @freelancingfor.bsky.social for organising these and to your lovely judges. I am so honoured and proud to be named this year
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big Epstein-Mandelson scoop coming up soon
February 2, 2026 at 11:14 AM
big Epstein-Mandelson scoop coming up soon
So much hollow laughter we’re all getting sore throats
Top tip: to avoid having the British Union of Fascists logo on the side of your mock-up train, don't use horrible text-to-image AI slop instead of actual designers and artists.
www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
February 2, 2026 at 11:08 AM
So much hollow laughter we’re all getting sore throats
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I wonder how many famous/rich people took the opportunity to say to their other famous/rich friends 'no, I don't think I'd like to go to Epstein's island'. And why they didn't.
February 1, 2026 at 10:50 PM
I wonder how many famous/rich people took the opportunity to say to their other famous/rich friends 'no, I don't think I'd like to go to Epstein's island'. And why they didn't.
Even in the resignation (number what, now?) he doesn't get it. It's not 'embarrassment'. It's hot fury.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Mandelson resigns from Labour to prevent ‘further embarrassment’ over Epstein links
Departure from party follows release of documents in US appearing to show Jeffrey Epstein sent former US ambassador $75,000
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Even in the resignation (number what, now?) he doesn't get it. It's not 'embarrassment'. It's hot fury.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
February 1, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
It's been a while but I'm BACK! Latest @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social on the hokey cokey of British politics from Burnham to Braverman, and a very illuminating (and honestly frightening) discussion about the global information climate with @definitelyvita.bsky.social
linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
January 30, 2026 at 4:21 PM
It's been a while but I'm BACK! Latest @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social on the hokey cokey of British politics from Burnham to Braverman, and a very illuminating (and honestly frightening) discussion about the global information climate with @definitelyvita.bsky.social
linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
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NEW EPISODE 🔥 Burnham-Braverman Overdrive plus… how to beat the New Censorship with media analyst guest Ayala @panievsky.bsky.social
📳 Listen linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
📳 Listen linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
January 30, 2026 at 2:41 PM
NEW EPISODE 🔥 Burnham-Braverman Overdrive plus… how to beat the New Censorship with media analyst guest Ayala @panievsky.bsky.social
📳 Listen linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
📳 Listen linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
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I had a great time diving into everything from Melania’s documentary and ICE in Minnesota to Iranian solidarity raves, what we should all learn from Jimmy Kimmel, and how to fight The New Censorship, with the always-remainiacs @hannahfearn.bsky.social @mattgreencomedy.com & @nndroid.bsky.social 👉👉
NEW EPISODE 🔥 Burnham-Braverman Overdrive plus… how to beat the New Censorship with media analyst guest Ayala @panievsky.bsky.social
📳 Listen linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
📳 Listen linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
January 30, 2026 at 2:56 PM
I had a great time diving into everything from Melania’s documentary and ICE in Minnesota to Iranian solidarity raves, what we should all learn from Jimmy Kimmel, and how to fight The New Censorship, with the always-remainiacs @hannahfearn.bsky.social @mattgreencomedy.com & @nndroid.bsky.social 👉👉
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Just recorded an @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social with @gsoh31.bsky.social and @hannahfearn.bsky.social about universities – so much to talk about & explain which is going completely under the Westminster radar.
January 30, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Just recorded an @ohgodwhatnow.bsky.social with @gsoh31.bsky.social and @hannahfearn.bsky.social about universities – so much to talk about & explain which is going completely under the Westminster radar.
Levelling up my 90s nostalgia
January 30, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Levelling up my 90s nostalgia
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I can't speak for Eamon - but Angeliki is a lovely woman and a exceptional candidate. Delighted she's got shortlisted and hopefully has a chance to stand.
Turns out Labour isn't just one man. Who knew?
Turns out Labour isn't just one man. Who knew?
January 29, 2026 at 12:39 PM
I can't speak for Eamon - but Angeliki is a lovely woman and a exceptional candidate. Delighted she's got shortlisted and hopefully has a chance to stand.
Turns out Labour isn't just one man. Who knew?
Turns out Labour isn't just one man. Who knew?
Loads of my neighbours still have their external Xmas lights up. Is this happening near you? Is it a trend?
January 28, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Loads of my neighbours still have their external Xmas lights up. Is this happening near you? Is it a trend?
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This is worth paying attention to particularly for those who have concerns about Palantir's involvement in NHS data.... www.bmj.com/content/392/...
ICE and Palantir: US agents using health data to hunt illegal immigrants
US immigration agents are using an app developed by Palantir that draws on the health records of millions of Americans to find and detain illegal immigrants.
The revelation comes as the US’s Immigrat...
www.bmj.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:35 PM
This is worth paying attention to particularly for those who have concerns about Palantir's involvement in NHS data.... www.bmj.com/content/392/...
Today is the day I committed to self-employment for life.
Grim.
Grim.
OH FOR GOD'S SAKE www.gov.uk/government/n... *as little as 20 minutes*
January 28, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Today is the day I committed to self-employment for life.
Grim.
Grim.
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I once worked in a call centre on Dean St and got my lunch from Spud-u-Like. Maybe I can replace Burnham when he finally leaves the mayoralty?
You're all focused on the first sentence, but I want to talk about the second sentence, featuring what might be the weakest ever constituency link.
January 27, 2026 at 10:21 PM
I once worked in a call centre on Dean St and got my lunch from Spud-u-Like. Maybe I can replace Burnham when he finally leaves the mayoralty?
The main point this evening
Reform about to learn the hard way that Denton is not Manchester, whatever the Royal Mail tells you.
January 27, 2026 at 8:25 PM
The main point this evening
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In 1988, the BBC paid tribute to the heroic work of the humanist Nicholas Winton, an English stockbroker who saved more than 650 Jewish children ahead of WWII on the Kindertransport. Winton, sitting in the audience, was not aware he was sitting among the very same people he saved. Beautiful.
January 27, 2026 at 4:26 PM
In 1988, the BBC paid tribute to the heroic work of the humanist Nicholas Winton, an English stockbroker who saved more than 650 Jewish children ahead of WWII on the Kindertransport. Winton, sitting in the audience, was not aware he was sitting among the very same people he saved. Beautiful.
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oh no not gavin williamson, the most beloved tory mp since er suella braverman, seriously is Kemi paying Farage for this service
Gavin Williamson on Reform defection watch reports James Tapsfield www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
January 27, 2026 at 3:25 PM
oh no not gavin williamson, the most beloved tory mp since er suella braverman, seriously is Kemi paying Farage for this service
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🚨“Things are more dangerous now than during the Cold War.”🚨
Trump is trying to destroy NATO and Putin has learned aggression pays off. Is a major war coming or can we prevent it? @pete-apps.bsky.social joins @seththevoz.bsky.social and @alexvont.bsky.social to discuss
➡️ linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
Trump is trying to destroy NATO and Putin has learned aggression pays off. Is a major war coming or can we prevent it? @pete-apps.bsky.social joins @seththevoz.bsky.social and @alexvont.bsky.social to discuss
➡️ linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
January 27, 2026 at 9:06 AM
🚨“Things are more dangerous now than during the Cold War.”🚨
Trump is trying to destroy NATO and Putin has learned aggression pays off. Is a major war coming or can we prevent it? @pete-apps.bsky.social joins @seththevoz.bsky.social and @alexvont.bsky.social to discuss
➡️ linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
Trump is trying to destroy NATO and Putin has learned aggression pays off. Is a major war coming or can we prevent it? @pete-apps.bsky.social joins @seththevoz.bsky.social and @alexvont.bsky.social to discuss
➡️ linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
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Not to be missed this one - if you listened to our podcast about her recent award win for opinion writing you will know she is very wise and full of practical tips! @hannahfearn.bsky.social
Freelancing for Journalists is running a workshop on How to Pitch Comment Pieces with experienced opinion writer and former The Independent Comment Editor Hannah Fearn on February 25. www.tickettailor.com/events/freel...
Buy tickets – How to Pitch Comment Pieces - with Hannah Fearn – Zoom
How to Pitch Comment Pieces - with Hannah Fearn – Zoom, Wed 25 Feb 2026 -
TICKETS INCLUDE ACCESS TO THE LIVE WORKSHOP AND A WATCH BACK VID...
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January 26, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Not to be missed this one - if you listened to our podcast about her recent award win for opinion writing you will know she is very wise and full of practical tips! @hannahfearn.bsky.social
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🧵“How do seemingly ordinary people become agents of state murder?” This is one of the guiding questions I ask students in my graduate class on genocide/state violence. With recent events, it is a question many Americans are asking.
I do not have a definitive answer, but here is a reading list: 1/
I do not have a definitive answer, but here is a reading list: 1/
January 24, 2026 at 5:45 PM
🧵“How do seemingly ordinary people become agents of state murder?” This is one of the guiding questions I ask students in my graduate class on genocide/state violence. With recent events, it is a question many Americans are asking.
I do not have a definitive answer, but here is a reading list: 1/
I do not have a definitive answer, but here is a reading list: 1/
Great question!
🔴 BUYBACKS
An excellent question from @ruthcadbury.bsky.social
❌ Minister @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social responds… but not to the question asked.
Instead, we get a copy-paste statement that will infuriate many shared owners.
🖇️ Link in next post
An excellent question from @ruthcadbury.bsky.social
❌ Minister @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social responds… but not to the question asked.
Instead, we get a copy-paste statement that will infuriate many shared owners.
🖇️ Link in next post
January 23, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Great question!
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🤖 NEW EPISODE 🤖 A ranting madman with weird skin and fanatical followers threatens the security of the universe. Are we ready to face the future with America as everyone’s enemy…?
🤖 Listen everywhere linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
🤖 Listen everywhere linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
January 23, 2026 at 9:46 AM
🤖 NEW EPISODE 🤖 A ranting madman with weird skin and fanatical followers threatens the security of the universe. Are we ready to face the future with America as everyone’s enemy…?
🤖 Listen everywhere linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
🤖 Listen everywhere linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnow...
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I feel like ‘that old chestnut’ has almost had its day as a saying?
January 22, 2026 at 11:11 AM
I feel like ‘that old chestnut’ has almost had its day as a saying?