Jenny Rhodes
@jennyrhodes42.bsky.social
Peace, nature, equality. From East Anglia, but love travelling, especially in Europe. Writer and editor on the East Anglia Bylines team. 🇪🇺
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Were we told we’d be poorer?
“Johnson wanted to make “a Titanic success” of Brexit… he succeeded: we hit the iceberg.
… reconnecting with Europe may not be a political choice anymore, but an economic necessity.”
“Johnson wanted to make “a Titanic success” of Brexit… he succeeded: we hit the iceberg.
… reconnecting with Europe may not be a political choice anymore, but an economic necessity.”
New: Boris Johnson’s ‘Brexit Titanic success’ was half right
Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Were we told we’d be poorer?
“Johnson wanted to make “a Titanic success” of Brexit… he succeeded: we hit the iceberg.
… reconnecting with Europe may not be a political choice anymore, but an economic necessity.”
“Johnson wanted to make “a Titanic success” of Brexit… he succeeded: we hit the iceberg.
… reconnecting with Europe may not be a political choice anymore, but an economic necessity.”
Were we told we’d be poorer?
“Johnson wanted to make “a Titanic success” of Brexit… he succeeded: we hit the iceberg.
… reconnecting with Europe may not be a political choice anymore, but an economic necessity.”
“Johnson wanted to make “a Titanic success” of Brexit… he succeeded: we hit the iceberg.
… reconnecting with Europe may not be a political choice anymore, but an economic necessity.”
New: Boris Johnson’s ‘Brexit Titanic success’ was half right
Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Were we told we’d be poorer?
“Johnson wanted to make “a Titanic success” of Brexit… he succeeded: we hit the iceberg.
… reconnecting with Europe may not be a political choice anymore, but an economic necessity.”
“Johnson wanted to make “a Titanic success” of Brexit… he succeeded: we hit the iceberg.
… reconnecting with Europe may not be a political choice anymore, but an economic necessity.”
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Analysis of the language used in Trump’s Ukraine “peace plan” shows it was drafted in Russian and translated into English.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Analysis of the language used in Trump’s Ukraine “peace plan” shows it was drafted in Russian and translated into English.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
I’ll try to dig up a link.
No surprise there. 😔
The 750-page document also has stinging criticism of “toxic and chaotic” culture inside Boris Johnson’s Downing Street – which it said the then PM. actively embraced – in which loudest voices held sway and women were sidelined.
November 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
No surprise there. 😔
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As COP30 debates how to save the planet’s biodiversity, here are some ideas to try in your garden and community to help local wildlife | Glyn Evans
How to help nature thrive in your neighbourhood
As COP30 debates how to save the planet’s biodiversity, here are some ideas to try in your garden and community to help local wildlife
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
As COP30 debates how to save the planet’s biodiversity, here are some ideas to try in your garden and community to help local wildlife | Glyn Evans
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The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
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Bees being poisoned by pesticides highlights the absurdity of our current approach. We kill pollinators necessary for the plants that feed us. Cllr Glyn Evans argues, as COP30 debates Biodiversity, that we must change our attitude to nature.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...
Living alongside nature: humans must get better at it
The first of two articles inspired by COP30 explores some problems and the need to seek inclusive and nature-aligned solutions.
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Bees being poisoned by pesticides highlights the absurdity of our current approach. We kill pollinators necessary for the plants that feed us. Cllr Glyn Evans argues, as COP30 debates Biodiversity, that we must change our attitude to nature.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...
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Farage earns more than any other MP for NOT being an MP. He says it’s “obviously sad” that part of his constituency is the most deprived area in England.
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Farage earns more than any other MP for NOT being an MP. He says it’s “obviously sad” that part of his constituency is the most deprived area in England.
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
But everything he’s ever done, said and wanted has made sure of it.
This is the whole country if he gets into power.
(Private Eye)
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November 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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November 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Great cover.
BBC Under Attack: Pot and Kettle Special
The new Private Eye is out now.
The new Private Eye is out now.
November 12, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Great cover.
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🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
'BBC Bias' Memo Was Authored by Lobbyist Tied to Pro-Trump Tech Giants
The leaked memo that fuelled Trump’s attack on the BBC was written by a lobbyist at a firm paid by US tech giants tied to the President
bylinetimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🧵On our revelations today about the BBC Coup and the Prescott Dossier.
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
The leaked ‘BBC Bias’ memo Trump used to attack the BBC was authored by Michael Prescott — a Hanover lobbyist paid by US tech/media giants tied to Trump. Full story: bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b... 1/12
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Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
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To so many of us, Europe is more than a place, it’s a part of who we are. Hear what the public had to say when we went out and asked them what Europe means to them.
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
To so many of us, Europe is more than a place, it’s a part of who we are. Hear what the public had to say when we went out and asked them what Europe means to them.
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the right winger who was appointed to lead the BBC in the hope of appeasing right wingers has been driven out by right wingers for not appeasing right wingers enough and the BBC has the chance to do the funniest thing ever
November 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
the right winger who was appointed to lead the BBC in the hope of appeasing right wingers has been driven out by right wingers for not appeasing right wingers enough and the BBC has the chance to do the funniest thing ever
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It’s true to say our children are the future of the country.
But a former teacher writes to the editor about a fear that many will face unfair barriers in achieving their dreams.
But a former teacher writes to the editor about a fear that many will face unfair barriers in achieving their dreams.
Letter to the editor: Every child’s ambition matters – whatever their background
A former teacher fears children’s dreams could be limited by prejudice and urges us to protect their potential
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
It’s true to say our children are the future of the country.
But a former teacher writes to the editor about a fear that many will face unfair barriers in achieving their dreams.
But a former teacher writes to the editor about a fear that many will face unfair barriers in achieving their dreams.
Fantastic!
You can search Roman roads near where you live.
You can search Roman roads near where you live.
Wow! 😮🤩
There's a new interactive map of Every Known Road in the Roman Empire!! 🤓
itiner-e.org
We might have to have a lie-down.
There's a new interactive map of Every Known Road in the Roman Empire!! 🤓
itiner-e.org
We might have to have a lie-down.
November 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Fantastic!
You can search Roman roads near where you live.
You can search Roman roads near where you live.
Great speech.
The full transcript of Zohran Mamdani's acceptance speech is very much worth reading in full. Even if you don't agree with your politics, it's very beautifully put together.
archive.is/8VqQJ
[this is a useable link to the NYT transcript]
archive.is/8VqQJ
[this is a useable link to the NYT transcript]
November 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Great speech.
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👏 Today marks 75 years since the creation of the ECHR.
We should celebrate the vision that Winston Churchill showed in recognising everyone’s human rights.
But there are now calls for the UK to leave ECHR.
As with Brexit, leaving would strip all of us of fundamental rights.
The Bear explains
We should celebrate the vision that Winston Churchill showed in recognising everyone’s human rights.
But there are now calls for the UK to leave ECHR.
As with Brexit, leaving would strip all of us of fundamental rights.
The Bear explains
Leaving the ECHR won’t “Take Back Control” – it will hand your rights to politicians
The myths are seductive, the reality is very different – without the ECHR your freedoms rest on whichever Home Secretary wakes up grumpy
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 10:52 AM
👏 Today marks 75 years since the creation of the ECHR.
We should celebrate the vision that Winston Churchill showed in recognising everyone’s human rights.
But there are now calls for the UK to leave ECHR.
As with Brexit, leaving would strip all of us of fundamental rights.
The Bear explains
We should celebrate the vision that Winston Churchill showed in recognising everyone’s human rights.
But there are now calls for the UK to leave ECHR.
As with Brexit, leaving would strip all of us of fundamental rights.
The Bear explains
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Farage says leaving the ECHR is the “unfinished business" of Brexit and that the UK is "not sovereign” while we are in it.
But Farage lies. And Brexit is a shitshow. So, “finishing” it should fill us all with dread.
Sovereignty without rights is dictatorship.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
But Farage lies. And Brexit is a shitshow. So, “finishing” it should fill us all with dread.
Sovereignty without rights is dictatorship.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Leaving the ECHR won’t stop the boats, 300 organisations warn in rallying cry
Prime minister Keir Starmer urged to make positive case for ECHR after Kemi Badenoch pledged a Tory government would leave the treaty
www.independent.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Farage says leaving the ECHR is the “unfinished business" of Brexit and that the UK is "not sovereign” while we are in it.
But Farage lies. And Brexit is a shitshow. So, “finishing” it should fill us all with dread.
Sovereignty without rights is dictatorship.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
But Farage lies. And Brexit is a shitshow. So, “finishing” it should fill us all with dread.
Sovereignty without rights is dictatorship.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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If the government won’t admit Brexit’s damage, an independent Royal Commission must.
A calm, forensic case from former MEP Andrew Duff.
A calm, forensic case from former MEP Andrew Duff.
The case for a Royal Commission on Britain and Europe
Britain’s post-Brexit paralysis demands independent scrutiny. A Royal Commission could finally confront the evidence politicians avoid
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
If the government won’t admit Brexit’s damage, an independent Royal Commission must.
A calm, forensic case from former MEP Andrew Duff.
A calm, forensic case from former MEP Andrew Duff.
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Updating my LEGO White House
October 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Updating my LEGO White House
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"History is being made!"
The brand new Beaulieu Park station in Essex has opened ahead of schedule; the first new station on Great Eastern Main Line in a century.
See pictures of the opening day.
By Jenny Rhodes
The brand new Beaulieu Park station in Essex has opened ahead of schedule; the first new station on Great Eastern Main Line in a century.
See pictures of the opening day.
By Jenny Rhodes
New station opens to great excitement: ‘history is being made’
The £175 million Beaulieu Park station opens ahead of schedule, boosting Chelmsford’s transport links and regional connectivity
eastangliabylines.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 7:40 AM
"History is being made!"
The brand new Beaulieu Park station in Essex has opened ahead of schedule; the first new station on Great Eastern Main Line in a century.
See pictures of the opening day.
By Jenny Rhodes
The brand new Beaulieu Park station in Essex has opened ahead of schedule; the first new station on Great Eastern Main Line in a century.
See pictures of the opening day.
By Jenny Rhodes
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
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👍🏼 Essex inventor built a filter that removes microplastics from water pumped from washing machines, so they don’t reach the sea.
Essex inventor up for Earthshot Prize for tackling microplastics
The engineer says his invention was created at his mother-in-law's dining table.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
👍🏼 Essex inventor built a filter that removes microplastics from water pumped from washing machines, so they don’t reach the sea.