Jack Russell
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Queen’s study reveals majority want wider worldviews taught in NI's primary school RE curriculum
A new study from Queen’s shows strong public support for Religious Education (RE) in Northern Ireland to help pupils understand a wide range of different religious and non-religious worldviews, includ...
www.qub.ac.uk
This is a very relevant piece of research following the UK Supreme Court judgment that RE in Northern Ireland contravenes human rights.
A majority in NI would welcome an objective, critical and pluralistic Religion & Worldviews Education for all. The DE must deliver.
www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews...
A majority in NI would welcome an objective, critical and pluralistic Religion & Worldviews Education for all. The DE must deliver.
www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews...
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HarperCollins staff "were told to work in “pairs” when meeting Walliams and were advised not to visit his home." This guy visited schools.
December 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
HarperCollins staff "were told to work in “pairs” when meeting Walliams and were advised not to visit his home." This guy visited schools.
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Channel 4 News has investigated a series of scandals under Bishop Sarah Mullally's leadership in the Diocese of London, including a disturbing controversy involving the death of a priest.
Read our latest newsletter by @cathynewman.bsky.social
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Exclusive: Scandal surrounds incoming Archbishop of Canterbury over handling of secret dossier
Channel 4 News has investigated a series of scandals under Bishop Sarah Mullally's leadership in the Diocese of London, including a disturbing controversy involving the death of a priest.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Channel 4 News has investigated a series of scandals under Bishop Sarah Mullally's leadership in the Diocese of London, including a disturbing controversy involving the death of a priest.
Read our latest newsletter by @cathynewman.bsky.social
Read our latest newsletter by @cathynewman.bsky.social
This is from 16 years ago. Unfortunately the only difference is that the numbers of murdered Gazans were lower back then.
For those people who think the world started in October 2023, watch this.
This is Tony Benn in 2009 appealing for Gaza aid and speaking about the hypocrisy and bias of the BBC.
One of Tony Benn’s finest moments a man who spoke truth with heart.
This is Tony Benn in 2009 appealing for Gaza aid and speaking about the hypocrisy and bias of the BBC.
One of Tony Benn’s finest moments a man who spoke truth with heart.
December 14, 2025 at 12:53 AM
This is from 16 years ago. Unfortunately the only difference is that the numbers of murdered Gazans were lower back then.
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@robinince.bsky.social Indeed ...
The fact is no presenter has ever had to leave the BBC for expressing conservative views, or even explicitly endorsing a right-wing party.
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
@robinince.bsky.social Indeed ...
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How the BBC & ITV give disproportionate coverage to Farage & Reform: hard evidence from a serious study. BBC & ITV now give Reform more coverage than the Conservatives, more than the Lib Dems & nine times the Greens. Superb research from Stephen Cushion.
www.enhancingimpartiality.com/blog/broadca...
www.enhancingimpartiality.com/blog/broadca...
December 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
How the BBC & ITV give disproportionate coverage to Farage & Reform: hard evidence from a serious study. BBC & ITV now give Reform more coverage than the Conservatives, more than the Lib Dems & nine times the Greens. Superb research from Stephen Cushion.
www.enhancingimpartiality.com/blog/broadca...
www.enhancingimpartiality.com/blog/broadca...
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RE in Northern Ireland is exclusively Christian.
It teaches scripture as literal truth.
The Supreme Court said this is indoctrination.
We’re working to change the curriculum to be pluralistic, so children can form their own beliefs.
humanists.uk/2025/12/12/l...
It teaches scripture as literal truth.
The Supreme Court said this is indoctrination.
We’re working to change the curriculum to be pluralistic, so children can form their own beliefs.
humanists.uk/2025/12/12/l...
Landmark Supreme Court ruling must lead to end of ‘Christian by default’ in NI curriculum
Northern Ireland Humanists has called for an end to the ‘Christian-by-default’ approach across the school curriculum, urging the Department of Education (DoE) to use the Supreme Court’s landmark JR87…
humanists.uk
December 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
RE in Northern Ireland is exclusively Christian.
It teaches scripture as literal truth.
The Supreme Court said this is indoctrination.
We’re working to change the curriculum to be pluralistic, so children can form their own beliefs.
humanists.uk/2025/12/12/l...
It teaches scripture as literal truth.
The Supreme Court said this is indoctrination.
We’re working to change the curriculum to be pluralistic, so children can form their own beliefs.
humanists.uk/2025/12/12/l...
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Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
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Here is the letter to the Guardian from the three Labour MPs who opposed the bill
@niagriffith.bsky.social
@justinmadders.bsky.social
@debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
@niagriffith.bsky.social
@justinmadders.bsky.social
@debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
House of Lords’ block on assisted dying bill is a big risk | Letter
Letter: Defying the will of the House of Commons will increase calls for radical reform of the upper house sooner rather than later, say the MPs Nia Griffith, Justin Madders and Debbie Abrahams
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Here is the letter to the Guardian from the three Labour MPs who opposed the bill
@niagriffith.bsky.social
@justinmadders.bsky.social
@debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
@niagriffith.bsky.social
@justinmadders.bsky.social
@debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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BREAKING: The earliest evidence ever found anywhere in the world of humans making fire has been unearthed... in Suffolk 🔥🇬🇧
The British discovery dates back 400,000 years, a remarkable 350,000 years earlier than previous evidence of deliberate fire-making www.thetimes.com/uk/science/a...
The British discovery dates back 400,000 years, a remarkable 350,000 years earlier than previous evidence of deliberate fire-making www.thetimes.com/uk/science/a...
British discovery rewrites history of when humans made fire
Our ability to make and control flames is 350,000 years older than thought, revealed by a ‘remarkable’ find in Suffolk that has amazed scientists
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December 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
BREAKING: The earliest evidence ever found anywhere in the world of humans making fire has been unearthed... in Suffolk 🔥🇬🇧
The British discovery dates back 400,000 years, a remarkable 350,000 years earlier than previous evidence of deliberate fire-making www.thetimes.com/uk/science/a...
The British discovery dates back 400,000 years, a remarkable 350,000 years earlier than previous evidence of deliberate fire-making www.thetimes.com/uk/science/a...
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BREAKING: The Assembly has backed our call for the Secretary of State to begin institutional reform.
No single party should be able to hold Stormont to ransom.
This is a historic chance to move beyond division and dysfunction, and towards politics that works for everyone.
No single party should be able to hold Stormont to ransom.
This is a historic chance to move beyond division and dysfunction, and towards politics that works for everyone.
December 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
BREAKING: The Assembly has backed our call for the Secretary of State to begin institutional reform.
No single party should be able to hold Stormont to ransom.
This is a historic chance to move beyond division and dysfunction, and towards politics that works for everyone.
No single party should be able to hold Stormont to ransom.
This is a historic chance to move beyond division and dysfunction, and towards politics that works for everyone.
A very good post from @humanists.uk examining the current RE curriculum in Northern Ireland and why it urgently needs to change.
'Foundation Stage, Learning Objective 1: The Revelation of God.' That’s what Northern Ireland’s RE curriculum starts with. Here’s our breakdown of what’s in it, and why – after the Supreme Court ruling – it urgently needs to become plural, objective, and inclusive.
December 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A very good post from @humanists.uk examining the current RE curriculum in Northern Ireland and why it urgently needs to change.
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
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The Minister needs to listen. RE in our schools is not suitable.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Religious Education 'not suitable' for NI society, study suggests
The QUB study aimed to find out attitudes to RE among the population in Northern Ireland.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The Minister needs to listen. RE in our schools is not suitable.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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We're proud to have participated in this research led by @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social and funded by @culhamstgabriel.bsky.social .
A clear majority in Northern Ireland want an inclusive Religion and Worldviews Education for All.
Over to you @education-ni.gov.uk .
www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews...
A clear majority in Northern Ireland want an inclusive Religion and Worldviews Education for All.
Over to you @education-ni.gov.uk .
www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews...
Queen’s study reveals majority want wider worldviews taught in NI's primary school RE curriculum
A new study from Queen’s shows strong public support for Religious Education (RE) in Northern Ireland to help pupils understand a wide range of different religious and non-religious worldviews, includ...
www.qub.ac.uk
December 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
We're proud to have participated in this research led by @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social and funded by @culhamstgabriel.bsky.social .
A clear majority in Northern Ireland want an inclusive Religion and Worldviews Education for All.
Over to you @education-ni.gov.uk .
www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews...
A clear majority in Northern Ireland want an inclusive Religion and Worldviews Education for All.
Over to you @education-ni.gov.uk .
www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews...
This is a very relevant piece of research following the UK Supreme Court judgment that RE in Northern Ireland contravenes human rights.
A majority in NI would welcome an objective, critical and pluralistic Religion & Worldviews Education for all. The DE must deliver.
www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews...
A majority in NI would welcome an objective, critical and pluralistic Religion & Worldviews Education for all. The DE must deliver.
www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews...
Queen’s study reveals majority want wider worldviews taught in NI's primary school RE curriculum
A new study from Queen’s shows strong public support for Religious Education (RE) in Northern Ireland to help pupils understand a wide range of different religious and non-religious worldviews, includ...
www.qub.ac.uk
December 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This is a very relevant piece of research following the UK Supreme Court judgment that RE in Northern Ireland contravenes human rights.
A majority in NI would welcome an objective, critical and pluralistic Religion & Worldviews Education for all. The DE must deliver.
www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews...
A majority in NI would welcome an objective, critical and pluralistic Religion & Worldviews Education for all. The DE must deliver.
www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews...
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This week’s Supreme Court decision means that we need to rethink religious education and worship in schools in all nations of the UK. The main takeaway of the judgment is that it underlines how parental opt outs will not excuse indoctrination: lawandreligionuk.com/2025/11/20/r...
Religious Education in Northern Ireland: the Supreme Court decision and its impact | Law & Religion UK
lawandreligionuk.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This week’s Supreme Court decision means that we need to rethink religious education and worship in schools in all nations of the UK. The main takeaway of the judgment is that it underlines how parental opt outs will not excuse indoctrination: lawandreligionuk.com/2025/11/20/r...
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No, this ruling isn’t ‘secular indoctrination’ — it’s human rights | Andrew Copson via @humanists.uk humanists.uk/2025/11/27/n... #HumanRights #religion
No, this ruling isn’t ‘secular indoctrination’ — it’s human rights | Andrew Copson
The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on Religious Education and collective worship in Northern Ireland has understandably ruffled feathers among those accustomed to the privileges of Christianity in pu...
humanists.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
No, this ruling isn’t ‘secular indoctrination’ — it’s human rights | Andrew Copson via @humanists.uk humanists.uk/2025/11/27/n... #HumanRights #religion
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The Supreme Court recently ruled that exclusively Christian Religious Education and collective worship in Northern Ireland is 'indoctrination'. We now need an urgent review of both from the Northern Ireland Executive. In NI? Write to your MLAs today and demand a review! humanists.uk/action/imple...
Tell your MLA: Respect the Supreme Court judgment on RE and collective worship
Ask your MLAs to call on the Education Minister to reform Religious Education (RE) and collective worship in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling. On 19 November, the Supreme Court unanimously ru...
humanists.uk
November 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The Supreme Court recently ruled that exclusively Christian Religious Education and collective worship in Northern Ireland is 'indoctrination'. We now need an urgent review of both from the Northern Ireland Executive. In NI? Write to your MLAs today and demand a review! humanists.uk/action/imple...
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November 27, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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One of PFIE’s core team, @jackru.bsky.social, has written an in depth analysis of the Supreme Court judgment. Strongly encourage you to read, share and comment! It’s long, but absolutely worth the read!
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The Supreme Court judgment on religious teaching in NI – an analysis and an appeal…
Jack Russell is a parent, primary school governor, and member of the core team at Parents for Inclusive Education NI, a grass-roots organisation that advocates for the rights of all children and paren...
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November 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM
One of PFIE’s core team, @jackru.bsky.social, has written an in depth analysis of the Supreme Court judgment. Strongly encourage you to read, share and comment! It’s long, but absolutely worth the read!
sluggerotoole.com/2025/11/28/t...
sluggerotoole.com/2025/11/28/t...
My analysis of the recent Supreme Court judgment on Religious Education in Northern Ireland.
#EdChatIE #TeamRE #EduSkyUK #EducationUK #edpolicy #schoolsuk #UKTeaching #NetworkEdChat #EducateTogether
#EthicalEducation #IntegratedEducation #InclusiveEducation
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#EdChatIE #TeamRE #EduSkyUK #EducationUK #edpolicy #schoolsuk #UKTeaching #NetworkEdChat #EducateTogether
#EthicalEducation #IntegratedEducation #InclusiveEducation
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The Supreme Court judgment on religious teaching in NI – an analysis and an appeal…
Jack Russell is a parent, primary school governor, and member of the core team at Parents for Inclusive Education NI, a grass-roots organisation that advocates for the rights of all children and paren...
sluggerotoole.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:50 AM
My analysis of the recent Supreme Court judgment on Religious Education in Northern Ireland.
#EdChatIE #TeamRE #EduSkyUK #EducationUK #edpolicy #schoolsuk #UKTeaching #NetworkEdChat #EducateTogether
#EthicalEducation #IntegratedEducation #InclusiveEducation
sluggerotoole.com/2025/11/28/t...
#EdChatIE #TeamRE #EduSkyUK #EducationUK #edpolicy #schoolsuk #UKTeaching #NetworkEdChat #EducateTogether
#EthicalEducation #IntegratedEducation #InclusiveEducation
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Today's 70% fall in net migration to 205,000 was not one of the six stories in BBC ten o'clock news.
Ta massive assymetry in whether rises in immigration and falls in immigration are considered newsworthy by broadcasters
Down by 140k isn't thought to be.
Up by 140k undoubtedly would be.
Ta massive assymetry in whether rises in immigration and falls in immigration are considered newsworthy by broadcasters
Down by 140k isn't thought to be.
Up by 140k undoubtedly would be.
November 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Today's 70% fall in net migration to 205,000 was not one of the six stories in BBC ten o'clock news.
Ta massive assymetry in whether rises in immigration and falls in immigration are considered newsworthy by broadcasters
Down by 140k isn't thought to be.
Up by 140k undoubtedly would be.
Ta massive assymetry in whether rises in immigration and falls in immigration are considered newsworthy by broadcasters
Down by 140k isn't thought to be.
Up by 140k undoubtedly would be.
We really need to hear from @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social on this landmark case, with implications across the various education systems of the UK. Will she commit to reviewing compulsory #CollectiveWorship laws in light of the UK Supreme Court's findings?
#TeamRE
#EduSkyUK
#EducationUK
#edpolicy
#TeamRE
#EduSkyUK
#EducationUK
#edpolicy
This @humanistsociety.bsky.social poll, following on from the landmark Supreme Court ruling in NI, should be a wake-up call to the Scottish Government and indeed governments across the UK that collective worship laws are out of step with the needs of young people. humanists.uk/2025/11/25/u...
UK worship laws under scrutiny: two thirds of Scots back pupils’ rights to withdraw
The UK’s collective worship laws are under fresh scrutiny as a Survation poll commissioned by Humanist Society Scotland (HSS) found that two thirds of Scottish people think pupils themselves should…
humanists.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:28 AM
We really need to hear from @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social on this landmark case, with implications across the various education systems of the UK. Will she commit to reviewing compulsory #CollectiveWorship laws in light of the UK Supreme Court's findings?
#TeamRE
#EduSkyUK
#EducationUK
#edpolicy
#TeamRE
#EduSkyUK
#EducationUK
#edpolicy
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When it comes to religion in schools, pupils deserve an objective, pluralistic, and objective approach to learning. It's not about removing Christianity from a new curriculum, it's about not indoctrinating children through religious instruction in any new curriculum.
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Christianity's privileged place in RE curriculum 'needs to stop' | Northern Ireland Humanists
Northern Ireland Humanists Coordinator Boyd Sleater featured on BBC Talk Back to discuss the implications of the Supreme Court Ruling that RE and collective worship in Northern Ireland education amoun
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November 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
When it comes to religion in schools, pupils deserve an objective, pluralistic, and objective approach to learning. It's not about removing Christianity from a new curriculum, it's about not indoctrinating children through religious instruction in any new curriculum.
soundcloud.com/humanistsuk/...
soundcloud.com/humanistsuk/...
