Kate Barker
@katebarker.bsky.social
Literary agent. Always looking for something interesting. www.katebarker.net.
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NEW
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
emptycity.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
NEW
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
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The fact that the BBC has made serious culpable errors does not negate the point that there is a real and concerted right-wing media campaign to destroy it. Both points can be true at the same time and the campaign would not end even if the errors did.
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The fact that the BBC has made serious culpable errors does not negate the point that there is a real and concerted right-wing media campaign to destroy it. Both points can be true at the same time and the campaign would not end even if the errors did.
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Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
It’s going to take ages to calm down, isn’t it.
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
It’s going to take ages to calm down, isn’t it.
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Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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statistically, about 24% of television adverts in the UK should feature at least one publicly disgraced member of Reform/UKIP
Over 5% of the Reform councillors elected in May have now either resigned or been fired.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Five Reform UK councillors booted out of party in Kent
It comes after a damaging video leak of the Kent County Council leader shouting and swearing.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 8:19 AM
statistically, about 24% of television adverts in the UK should feature at least one publicly disgraced member of Reform/UKIP
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Celebrity Traitors
King Charles may be planning to send Prince Andrew to a castle in the Scottish Highlands, according to reports 👀
Prince Andrew faces exile to Highland town amid pressure to give up mansion
www.thenational.scot
October 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Celebrity Traitors
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How many classes today were canceled because a whole suite of EdTech services are built atop AWS?
You know what platform never crashes?
You know what platform never crashes?
October 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
How many classes today were canceled because a whole suite of EdTech services are built atop AWS?
You know what platform never crashes?
You know what platform never crashes?
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New post just out:
"On the edge"
On my unexpected week in hospital and five things I learnt about the state of the NHS.
(Free to read)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/o...
"On the edge"
On my unexpected week in hospital and five things I learnt about the state of the NHS.
(Free to read)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/o...
On the edge
My week in the NHS
open.substack.com
October 19, 2025 at 8:14 AM
New post just out:
"On the edge"
On my unexpected week in hospital and five things I learnt about the state of the NHS.
(Free to read)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/o...
"On the edge"
On my unexpected week in hospital and five things I learnt about the state of the NHS.
(Free to read)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/o...
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"15 years ago, Polish workers came here to find opportunity. Now Poland is growing twice as fast as we are," says Kemi Badenoch.
Any ideas what may have happened in the interim?
Any ideas what may have happened in the interim?
October 8, 2025 at 10:33 AM
"15 years ago, Polish workers came here to find opportunity. Now Poland is growing twice as fast as we are," says Kemi Badenoch.
Any ideas what may have happened in the interim?
Any ideas what may have happened in the interim?
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Exclusive: Nigel Farage has not updated his register since May, despite continuing to present his GB News show, record Cameo videos and being a verified X user
Qus are now being asked about the non-registration of his shareholding in GB parent co All Perspectives
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
Qus are now being asked about the non-registration of his shareholding in GB parent co All Perspectives
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
‘Nine-jobs Nigel’ Farage denies not declaring extra earni...
Roles outside Parliament make Reform leader the highest-earning MP, but register of interests has not been updated since end of May
observer.co.uk
October 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Exclusive: Nigel Farage has not updated his register since May, despite continuing to present his GB News show, record Cameo videos and being a verified X user
Qus are now being asked about the non-registration of his shareholding in GB parent co All Perspectives
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
Qus are now being asked about the non-registration of his shareholding in GB parent co All Perspectives
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
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Thank you @katebarker.bsky.social . There was a section on the inaccurately negative impression of autism and autistic people that is part of this whole sorry saga. Got lost in the editing but important not to lose sight of it in the conversation 🤔😗
Proud of prof @ginarippon.bsky.social and her response to Trump's dangerous pronouncements on autism and paracetamol: www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
It's far too simplistic just to blame paracetamol for autism
As a professor of cognitive neuroimaging, I've spent decades using state-of-the-art brain-imaging techniques to investigate the autistic brain.
www.dailymail.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Thank you @katebarker.bsky.social . There was a section on the inaccurately negative impression of autism and autistic people that is part of this whole sorry saga. Got lost in the editing but important not to lose sight of it in the conversation 🤔😗
Proud of prof @ginarippon.bsky.social and her response to Trump's dangerous pronouncements on autism and paracetamol: www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
It's far too simplistic just to blame paracetamol for autism
As a professor of cognitive neuroimaging, I've spent decades using state-of-the-art brain-imaging techniques to investigate the autistic brain.
www.dailymail.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Proud of prof @ginarippon.bsky.social and her response to Trump's dangerous pronouncements on autism and paracetamol: www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
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Duolingo channeling the zeitgeist
September 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Duolingo channeling the zeitgeist
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"Well what a huge surprise" - no woman, ever
September 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
"Well what a huge surprise" - no woman, ever
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I'll be talking about non-fiction book proposals at this online event on 23rd Sept. Come along and ask questions! www.eventbrite.com/e/fwn-live-m...
FWN Live: Mastering the Nonfiction Book Proposal
A live masterclass on nonfiction book proposals: what agents want, how to structure yours, and how to stand out.
www.eventbrite.com
September 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I'll be talking about non-fiction book proposals at this online event on 23rd Sept. Come along and ask questions! www.eventbrite.com/e/fwn-live-m...
No wonder I miss the '90s.
Very cool sentiment analysis using FT articles by @joelsuss.ft.com. Also brings home how precisely I missed the Good Times. www.ft.com/content/9a99...
September 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
No wonder I miss the '90s.
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Just wait until the BBC, Sky, Mail, Telegraph, Express, Sun, and GBeebies get hold of this story of obvious and deliberate tax avoidance!
JUST WAIT!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
JUST WAIT!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings
Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Just wait until the BBC, Sky, Mail, Telegraph, Express, Sun, and GBeebies get hold of this story of obvious and deliberate tax avoidance!
JUST WAIT!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
JUST WAIT!
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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You know when a famous person dies and you're surprised because you'd assumed they must already be dead? That, but for Nadine Dorries defecting to Reform.
September 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
You know when a famous person dies and you're surprised because you'd assumed they must already be dead? That, but for Nadine Dorries defecting to Reform.
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Americans! I am told this the three day 25% off Barnes & Noble sale period.
Well, here’s something you could preorder now to benefit from that discount.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blood-and-...
Well, here’s something you could preorder now to benefit from that discount.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blood-and-...
September 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Americans! I am told this the three day 25% off Barnes & Noble sale period.
Well, here’s something you could preorder now to benefit from that discount.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blood-and-...
Well, here’s something you could preorder now to benefit from that discount.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blood-and-...
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Attention #crimewriters! Ready to solve the mystery of getting published? Secure 15 mins of #Agent121 time with a #litagent who loves your genre. Book: iaminprint.co.uk #Amwriting
3 Sept - @litagentfran.bsky.social
4 Sept - @katebarker.bsky.social
16 Sept - Nicky Lovick
17 Sept - Clare Coombes
3 Sept - @litagentfran.bsky.social
4 Sept - @katebarker.bsky.social
16 Sept - Nicky Lovick
17 Sept - Clare Coombes
a woman with dreadlocks says it 's a crime in a prime video ad
ALT: a woman with dreadlocks says it 's a crime in a prime video ad
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August 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Attention #crimewriters! Ready to solve the mystery of getting published? Secure 15 mins of #Agent121 time with a #litagent who loves your genre. Book: iaminprint.co.uk #Amwriting
3 Sept - @litagentfran.bsky.social
4 Sept - @katebarker.bsky.social
16 Sept - Nicky Lovick
17 Sept - Clare Coombes
3 Sept - @litagentfran.bsky.social
4 Sept - @katebarker.bsky.social
16 Sept - Nicky Lovick
17 Sept - Clare Coombes
Very happy to receive finished copies of this cracking thriller by @kathrynsharman.bsky.social, out from @hodderfiction.bsky.social later this month.
August 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Very happy to receive finished copies of this cracking thriller by @kathrynsharman.bsky.social, out from @hodderfiction.bsky.social later this month.
Frankly amazed by Bloomsbury’s position here. Indefensible!
Our campaign for the rights and interests of authors in the face of big tech companies using copyrighted work to train their generative AI models continues.
Read our views on Bloomsbury offering its authors an opt-in licensing deal with a 20% revenue share.
societyofauthors.org/2025/08/07/b...
Read our views on Bloomsbury offering its authors an opt-in licensing deal with a 20% revenue share.
societyofauthors.org/2025/08/07/b...
August 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Frankly amazed by Bloomsbury’s position here. Indefensible!