Francis Sedgemore
@hesgen.com
Physicist turned writer Dr Francis Sedgemore.
Science; natural and social ecology; traditional and fine arts; philosophy of mind; judaism; folk and land lore.
Iddew Cymraeg.
www.hesgen.com
Roysia | Anglia | Europa | Terra
Science; natural and social ecology; traditional and fine arts; philosophy of mind; judaism; folk and land lore.
Iddew Cymraeg.
www.hesgen.com
Roysia | Anglia | Europa | Terra
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Francis Sedgemore
@hesgen.com
· Nov 4
Introduction...
A physicist turned science and policy journalist, my work interests lie in science, engineering, social ecology, Europe, security, intelligence, and defence.
Other pursuits include Judaism, philosophy, music making, radio communication, and bell change ringing.
A physicist turned science and policy journalist, my work interests lie in science, engineering, social ecology, Europe, security, intelligence, and defence.
Other pursuits include Judaism, philosophy, music making, radio communication, and bell change ringing.
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Lavrov made a number of statements that clearly illustrate Russia's vision of the current situation
Russia isn’t interested in peace at the moment
"Europe is still trying to dictate its approaches across the Eurasian continent,interfering with natural interactions between Russia&
Russia isn’t interested in peace at the moment
"Europe is still trying to dictate its approaches across the Eurasian continent,interfering with natural interactions between Russia&
February 10, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Lavrov made a number of statements that clearly illustrate Russia's vision of the current situation
Russia isn’t interested in peace at the moment
"Europe is still trying to dictate its approaches across the Eurasian continent,interfering with natural interactions between Russia&
Russia isn’t interested in peace at the moment
"Europe is still trying to dictate its approaches across the Eurasian continent,interfering with natural interactions between Russia&
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Fomenting the petrol bombing of a British university is all in a day’s work for a GB News presenter
February 10, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Fomenting the petrol bombing of a British university is all in a day’s work for a GB News presenter
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Oh look, accountability is optional again.
The DOJ moving to erase Steve Bannon’s conviction for dodging the Jan. 6 committee isn’t just legal maneuvering it’s a flashing neon sign that says, “Rules for thee, not for me.”
The DOJ moving to erase Steve Bannon’s conviction for dodging the Jan. 6 committee isn’t just legal maneuvering it’s a flashing neon sign that says, “Rules for thee, not for me.”
Justice Department seeks to wipe out Bannon conviction for defying Jan. 6 committee
Bannon already served a four-month prison sentence in 2024 for his conviction on the charges.
www.politico.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Oh look, accountability is optional again.
The DOJ moving to erase Steve Bannon’s conviction for dodging the Jan. 6 committee isn’t just legal maneuvering it’s a flashing neon sign that says, “Rules for thee, not for me.”
The DOJ moving to erase Steve Bannon’s conviction for dodging the Jan. 6 committee isn’t just legal maneuvering it’s a flashing neon sign that says, “Rules for thee, not for me.”
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Something compelled me to make this
February 10, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Something compelled me to make this
"Sadiq Khan predicts Brexit 'will be reversed in my lifetime'"
Given that Khan is only 55, I find it difficult to be enthused by his words. Still, I am pleased that he issued them.
Given that Khan is only 55, I find it difficult to be enthused by his words. Still, I am pleased that he issued them.
Sadiq Khan predicts Brexit 'will be reversed in my lifetime'
The London mayor said it was his 'ultimate goal.'
www.thelondoneconomic.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:51 AM
"Sadiq Khan predicts Brexit 'will be reversed in my lifetime'"
Given that Khan is only 55, I find it difficult to be enthused by his words. Still, I am pleased that he issued them.
Given that Khan is only 55, I find it difficult to be enthused by his words. Still, I am pleased that he issued them.
Whether or not Jamie Raskin is grandstanding is irrelevant. What matters is the truth or otherwise of his allegations.
Unredacted Epstein files implicate ‘six powerful men’ and reveal victim aged just 9 trib.al/EzsvCLH
Unredacted Epstein files implicate ‘six powerful men’ and reveal victim aged just 9
trib.al
February 10, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Whether or not Jamie Raskin is grandstanding is irrelevant. What matters is the truth or otherwise of his allegations.
VDL abandons plan to usurp functions of EU intelligence agency INTCEN.
Von der Leyen softens plan for intelligence cell
Europe wants to share more intelligence to push back against hybrid attacks from Russia.
www.politico.eu
February 10, 2026 at 10:23 AM
VDL abandons plan to usurp functions of EU intelligence agency INTCEN.
Moment of change? What on earth does Miliband mean?
Every moment is a moment of change. Otherwise, every moment in time would be exactly like the one before.
Here endeth the physics lesson.
Every moment is a moment of change. Otherwise, every moment in time would be exactly like the one before.
Here endeth the physics lesson.
Keir Starmer must lead ‘moment of change’ after Labour turmoil, says Ed Miliband
Minister calls for party’s briefing wars to end as MPs rally around ‘liberated’ prime minister after speech in parliament
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Moment of change? What on earth does Miliband mean?
Every moment is a moment of change. Otherwise, every moment in time would be exactly like the one before.
Here endeth the physics lesson.
Every moment is a moment of change. Otherwise, every moment in time would be exactly like the one before.
Here endeth the physics lesson.
Bangor, Cymru, twinned with Harvard, US.
This is pretty menacing.
Sarah Pochin wrote to Bangor's university student run debating society requesting that she attend to "answer questions from students."
When they said "no" Reform rolled all it's tanks onto the lawns and said they'll cut funding to the entire university if they win.
Sarah Pochin wrote to Bangor's university student run debating society requesting that she attend to "answer questions from students."
When they said "no" Reform rolled all it's tanks onto the lawns and said they'll cut funding to the entire university if they win.
February 10, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Bangor, Cymru, twinned with Harvard, US.
This is guaranteed to piss off the Germans and Italians. Macron isn't daft, so what is he up to?
Europe is facing a “geopolitical and geo-economic state of emergency”, declares Emmanuel Macron. If the continent does not invest in its economy and lift barriers to growth more quickly, it will be “swept aside”
Emmanuel Macron declares a European state of emergency
He urges the EU to move fast or be swept aside
econ.st
February 10, 2026 at 9:05 AM
This is guaranteed to piss off the Germans and Italians. Macron isn't daft, so what is he up to?
Why do we push British children to learn French?
We don't. British children are not pushed to learn any language.
We don't. British children are not pushed to learn any language.
Spanish is clearly now the world’s coolest language. So why do we push British children to learn French? | Gary Nunn
As Bad Bunny showed at the Super Bowl, español is the coming thing. No wonder it’s now the top GCSE language choice, says journalist Gary Nunn
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Why do we push British children to learn French?
We don't. British children are not pushed to learn any language.
We don't. British children are not pushed to learn any language.
Small Prophets is truly wonderful. Mackenzie Crook can do no wrong.
Small Prophets review – Mackenzie Crook’s magical new comedy is pure, pure pleasure
Wonder lies below the surface of this truly fantastic sitcom from the creator of Detectorists. It’s an impossible marvel of TV making
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Small Prophets is truly wonderful. Mackenzie Crook can do no wrong.
"Beyond growth: Rethinking Economics, the movement changing how the subject is taught"
Rethinking Economics, the movement changing how the subject is taught
Born of student disquiet after the 2008 crash, the group says it reshaping economists’ education
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:49 AM
"Beyond growth: Rethinking Economics, the movement changing how the subject is taught"
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The coup attempt has been vanquished. Wes Streeting and Anas Sarwar will be hanged, drawn and quartered at dawn tomorrow. Starmer is triumphant. Labour is united.
As you were.
#Newsnight
As you were.
#Newsnight
February 9, 2026 at 10:52 PM
The coup attempt has been vanquished. Wes Streeting and Anas Sarwar will be hanged, drawn and quartered at dawn tomorrow. Starmer is triumphant. Labour is united.
As you were.
#Newsnight
As you were.
#Newsnight
"Trump set to repeal landmark climate finding in huge regulatory rollback this week"
Trump set to repeal landmark climate finding in huge regulatory rollback this week
An EPA spokesperson said the endangerment finding was used by the Obama and Biden Administrations to "justify trillions of dollars of greenhouse gas regulations covering new vehicles and engines."
www.reuters.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:09 AM
"Trump set to repeal landmark climate finding in huge regulatory rollback this week"
The English government is reportedly diverting money away from community-based energy projects, while insisting that the total allocation is unchanged. So where is it going, and why?
#LLP #GreenEnergy
#LLP #GreenEnergy
UK ministers shrink funding package for community power projects
GB Energy to spend two-thirds less than planned on supporting development of solar panels and heat pumps
www.ft.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:05 AM
The English government is reportedly diverting money away from community-based energy projects, while insisting that the total allocation is unchanged. So where is it going, and why?
#LLP #GreenEnergy
#LLP #GreenEnergy
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Tuesday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
February 9, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Tuesday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
The coup attempt has been vanquished. Wes Streeting and Anas Sarwar will be hanged, drawn and quartered at dawn tomorrow. Starmer is triumphant. Labour is united.
As you were.
#Newsnight
As you were.
#Newsnight
February 9, 2026 at 10:52 PM
The coup attempt has been vanquished. Wes Streeting and Anas Sarwar will be hanged, drawn and quartered at dawn tomorrow. Starmer is triumphant. Labour is united.
As you were.
#Newsnight
As you were.
#Newsnight
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If Bad Bunny was serious about uniting Americans, he would have given his Grammy to Donald Trump.
February 9, 2026 at 1:36 PM
If Bad Bunny was serious about uniting Americans, he would have given his Grammy to Donald Trump.
February 9, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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OMG, Wills and Kate aren't in the Epstein files, are they?!?
William and Catherine 'deeply concerned' over Jeffrey Epstein revelations
It comes after documents released in the US shone new light on the scandal, including over Epstein's ties with Andrew.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 9:27 AM
OMG, Wills and Kate aren't in the Epstein files, are they?!?
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"Completely useless" and "embarrassing". Sorry, is that Keir Starmer or Tim Allen?
PM in No10 bunker and 'could walk away' after aide quit over Mandelson
Keir Starmer's comms chief quit today in a fresh disaster for the on-the-brink PM.
www.dailymail.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 11:31 AM
"Completely useless" and "embarrassing". Sorry, is that Keir Starmer or Tim Allen?
"There is no Labour Liz Truss!", says Liz Truss, who also references the "Labour illuminati and the British deep state".
I'm surprised she didn't mention the jooz.
I'm surprised she didn't mention the jooz.
February 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM
"There is no Labour Liz Truss!", says Liz Truss, who also references the "Labour illuminati and the British deep state".
I'm surprised she didn't mention the jooz.
I'm surprised she didn't mention the jooz.
Labour could do a lot worse.
Revealed: ‘Rayner for leader’ site briefly went live in January
Exclusive: angelaforleader.co.uk domain also registered but MP’s team dismiss unfinished site as ‘fake’
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Labour could do a lot worse.
It doesn't matter either way, as Anas Sarwar is as much of a lame duck party leader as his boss in London.
Does Anas Sarwar actually want Starmer to resign; or does he want it to be put on record, for the minutes, that he has said he should resign?
February 9, 2026 at 2:57 PM
It doesn't matter either way, as Anas Sarwar is as much of a lame duck party leader as his boss in London.