Emma Monk
@monkemma.bsky.social
Molecular Biologist. Debunker of myths. Proud European. 🇩🇰🇪🇺🇬🇧
www.emmamonk.co.uk
https://monkdebunks.substack.com
www.linkedin.com/in/emma-monk-780686190
https://medium.com/@info_28174
www.emmamonk.co.uk
https://monkdebunks.substack.com
www.linkedin.com/in/emma-monk-780686190
https://medium.com/@info_28174
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Excellent critique from @monkemma.bsky.social of
"an article that has been pulled together using reports and plans that are months or years old to make a news story that has riled up the Right, not just in the UK but across the world "
westcountryvoices.co.uk/how-a-countr...
"an article that has been pulled together using reports and plans that are months or years old to make a news story that has riled up the Right, not just in the UK but across the world "
westcountryvoices.co.uk/how-a-countr...
westcountryvoices.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Excellent critique from @monkemma.bsky.social of
"an article that has been pulled together using reports and plans that are months or years old to make a news story that has riled up the Right, not just in the UK but across the world "
westcountryvoices.co.uk/how-a-countr...
"an article that has been pulled together using reports and plans that are months or years old to make a news story that has riled up the Right, not just in the UK but across the world "
westcountryvoices.co.uk/how-a-countr...
It’s depressing to see how well propaganda works😫
People on X and now out in the real world GENUINELY believe that this is all because of Muslims🤦🏼♀️
There hasn’t been a single case anywhere of Muslims in this country trying to ban dogs or trying to limit what anyone does with their dog
Yet…
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People on X and now out in the real world GENUINELY believe that this is all because of Muslims🤦🏼♀️
There hasn’t been a single case anywhere of Muslims in this country trying to ban dogs or trying to limit what anyone does with their dog
Yet…
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February 12, 2026 at 2:18 PM
It’s depressing to see how well propaganda works😫
People on X and now out in the real world GENUINELY believe that this is all because of Muslims🤦🏼♀️
There hasn’t been a single case anywhere of Muslims in this country trying to ban dogs or trying to limit what anyone does with their dog
Yet…
🧵
1/14
People on X and now out in the real world GENUINELY believe that this is all because of Muslims🤦🏼♀️
There hasn’t been a single case anywhere of Muslims in this country trying to ban dogs or trying to limit what anyone does with their dog
Yet…
🧵
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Extremely important thread that is well worth reading. Oh, follow Emma as well because she does great research and myth-busting like this
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
Did you see all the “Countryside is too white”, “countryside is racist” hoo ha last week?
If you were anywhere near RW media or the hell site, you can’t have missed it!
Want to know where it all came from? Why there were over 30 “news” pieces about it in just 4 days?
Let’s take a look!👀
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If you were anywhere near RW media or the hell site, you can’t have missed it!
Want to know where it all came from? Why there were over 30 “news” pieces about it in just 4 days?
Let’s take a look!👀
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February 10, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Extremely important thread that is well worth reading. Oh, follow Emma as well because she does great research and myth-busting like this
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
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RW: ETHNIC MINORITIES DON'T INTEGRATE ENOUGH!
National Parks: we agree. We're trying to encourage everyone to visit the countryside more often.
RW: NO! NOT LIKE THAT! TELL THEM TO GO AND INTEGRATE SOMEWHERE ELSE! I'M WALKING HERE!
National Parks: we agree. We're trying to encourage everyone to visit the countryside more often.
RW: NO! NOT LIKE THAT! TELL THEM TO GO AND INTEGRATE SOMEWHERE ELSE! I'M WALKING HERE!
February 10, 2026 at 8:13 AM
RW: ETHNIC MINORITIES DON'T INTEGRATE ENOUGH!
National Parks: we agree. We're trying to encourage everyone to visit the countryside more often.
RW: NO! NOT LIKE THAT! TELL THEM TO GO AND INTEGRATE SOMEWHERE ELSE! I'M WALKING HERE!
National Parks: we agree. We're trying to encourage everyone to visit the countryside more often.
RW: NO! NOT LIKE THAT! TELL THEM TO GO AND INTEGRATE SOMEWHERE ELSE! I'M WALKING HERE!
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Excellent thread debunking biased misreporting of attempts to make huge areas of our country more welcoming and accessible to all
Did you see all the “Countryside is too white”, “countryside is racist” hoo ha last week?
If you were anywhere near RW media or the hell site, you can’t have missed it!
Want to know where it all came from? Why there were over 30 “news” pieces about it in just 4 days?
Let’s take a look!👀
🧵1/29
If you were anywhere near RW media or the hell site, you can’t have missed it!
Want to know where it all came from? Why there were over 30 “news” pieces about it in just 4 days?
Let’s take a look!👀
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February 10, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Excellent thread debunking biased misreporting of attempts to make huge areas of our country more welcoming and accessible to all
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The world needs more people like Emma - give her a follow for some clear analysis of what’s behind some of ridiculous headlines!
Did you see all the “Countryside is too white”, “countryside is racist” hoo ha last week?
If you were anywhere near RW media or the hell site, you can’t have missed it!
Want to know where it all came from? Why there were over 30 “news” pieces about it in just 4 days?
Let’s take a look!👀
🧵1/29
If you were anywhere near RW media or the hell site, you can’t have missed it!
Want to know where it all came from? Why there were over 30 “news” pieces about it in just 4 days?
Let’s take a look!👀
🧵1/29
February 10, 2026 at 5:56 AM
The world needs more people like Emma - give her a follow for some clear analysis of what’s behind some of ridiculous headlines!
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@monkemma.bsky.social shows Telegraph article to be "the very definition of rage-baiting." 👏👏
How a Countryside Study Became a Culture-War Flashpoint
open.substack.com/pub/monkdebu...
How a Countryside Study Became a Culture-War Flashpoint
open.substack.com/pub/monkdebu...
How a Countryside Study Became a Culture-War Flashpoint
Following the trail from public policy reports to inflammatory headlines.
open.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:09 PM
@monkemma.bsky.social shows Telegraph article to be "the very definition of rage-baiting." 👏👏
How a Countryside Study Became a Culture-War Flashpoint
open.substack.com/pub/monkdebu...
How a Countryside Study Became a Culture-War Flashpoint
open.substack.com/pub/monkdebu...
Did you see all the “Countryside is too white”, “countryside is racist” hoo ha last week?
If you were anywhere near RW media or the hell site, you can’t have missed it!
Want to know where it all came from? Why there were over 30 “news” pieces about it in just 4 days?
Let’s take a look!👀
🧵1/29
If you were anywhere near RW media or the hell site, you can’t have missed it!
Want to know where it all came from? Why there were over 30 “news” pieces about it in just 4 days?
Let’s take a look!👀
🧵1/29
February 9, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Did you see all the “Countryside is too white”, “countryside is racist” hoo ha last week?
If you were anywhere near RW media or the hell site, you can’t have missed it!
Want to know where it all came from? Why there were over 30 “news” pieces about it in just 4 days?
Let’s take a look!👀
🧵1/29
If you were anywhere near RW media or the hell site, you can’t have missed it!
Want to know where it all came from? Why there were over 30 “news” pieces about it in just 4 days?
Let’s take a look!👀
🧵1/29
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Is the British countryside really being “made less white” like we’re being told by The Telegraph? And can private medical insurance really replace the NHS?
@monkemma.bsky.social and I discuss the above and more in the fourth episode of Bear and Monk Debunk - you can listen at the link below.
@monkemma.bsky.social and I discuss the above and more in the fourth episode of Bear and Monk Debunk - you can listen at the link below.
Bear and Monk Debunk #3: Countryside Chaos and PMI
Is the countryside being forced into diversification, and will PMI solve all the NHS's issues? All answered in this week's episode.
www.bearlypolitics.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Is the British countryside really being “made less white” like we’re being told by The Telegraph? And can private medical insurance really replace the NHS?
@monkemma.bsky.social and I discuss the above and more in the fourth episode of Bear and Monk Debunk - you can listen at the link below.
@monkemma.bsky.social and I discuss the above and more in the fourth episode of Bear and Monk Debunk - you can listen at the link below.
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Hurrah! @monkemma.bsky.social debunks Oxford's “Stalinist” 15-Minute Cities.
monkdebunks.substack.com/p/no-oxford-...
monkdebunks.substack.com/p/no-oxford-...
No, Oxford Isn’t Building “Stalinist” 15-Minute Cities
15-minute cities do not imprison residents - but the misinformation around them has led to actual death threats.
monkdebunks.substack.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Hurrah! @monkemma.bsky.social debunks Oxford's “Stalinist” 15-Minute Cities.
monkdebunks.substack.com/p/no-oxford-...
monkdebunks.substack.com/p/no-oxford-...
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Emma Monk is an essential public service.
Ok, let’s do this🙄
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
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We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
February 1, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Emma Monk is an essential public service.
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Oh, I was looking forward to Emma getting her teeth into this disinformation canard.
And she doesn't disappoint.
And she doesn't disappoint.
Ok, let’s do this🙄
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
February 1, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Oh, I was looking forward to Emma getting her teeth into this disinformation canard.
And she doesn't disappoint.
And she doesn't disappoint.
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As ever, from Emma, a wonderful trip down madness lane, avoiding restricted traffic areas, of course.
Ok, let’s do this🙄
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
February 1, 2026 at 11:27 AM
As ever, from Emma, a wonderful trip down madness lane, avoiding restricted traffic areas, of course.
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I've said this before it's the imposition of Sharia law through cycling.
Ok, let’s do this🙄
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
February 1, 2026 at 11:27 AM
I've said this before it's the imposition of Sharia law through cycling.
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Another classic takedown of a right-wing grifter wedge issue by Emma Monk - this time 15 Minute Cities*
🫡
*sensationalised by GB News & outrage farmer types as "libtard schemes to stop you using your car to visit your granny"
(and get back in your car & keep using oil for our sponsors, f***wits)
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*sensationalised by GB News & outrage farmer types as "libtard schemes to stop you using your car to visit your granny"
(and get back in your car & keep using oil for our sponsors, f***wits)
Ok, let’s do this🙄
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
February 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Another classic takedown of a right-wing grifter wedge issue by Emma Monk - this time 15 Minute Cities*
🫡
*sensationalised by GB News & outrage farmer types as "libtard schemes to stop you using your car to visit your granny"
(and get back in your car & keep using oil for our sponsors, f***wits)
🫡
*sensationalised by GB News & outrage farmer types as "libtard schemes to stop you using your car to visit your granny"
(and get back in your car & keep using oil for our sponsors, f***wits)
Ok, let’s do this🙄
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
February 1, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Ok, let’s do this🙄
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
We’ll start with an explainer covering:
🕒What is a 15-minute city
🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford
👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from
And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article
🧵
1/25
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@monkemma.bsky.social of Monk Debunks has found a perfect case study on how different parts of the media chose to frame the same story.
Guess which newspapers appear to be driven by racism?
westcountryvoices.co.uk/the-met-hire...
Guess which newspapers appear to be driven by racism?
westcountryvoices.co.uk/the-met-hire...
The Met hired rapists because vetting collapsed. Not because of diversity. A case study in how selective framing turns a policing scandal into a culture-war narrative. - West Country Voices
I woke up recently to a Times headline: “Crime spree by Met Police officers waved through in diversity push.” As you can imagine, a headline like that got my spidey senses tingling! The article began:...
westcountryvoices.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 1:53 PM
@monkemma.bsky.social of Monk Debunks has found a perfect case study on how different parts of the media chose to frame the same story.
Guess which newspapers appear to be driven by racism?
westcountryvoices.co.uk/the-met-hire...
Guess which newspapers appear to be driven by racism?
westcountryvoices.co.uk/the-met-hire...
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So - quick question.
We are now on episode three of Bear and Monk Debhnk, and @monkemma.bsky.social and I are enjoying the hell out of it.
We’ve covered various issues, from ostriches to immigration to London itself, and would love to hear from everyone:
What would you like us to cover next? 🐻
We are now on episode three of Bear and Monk Debhnk, and @monkemma.bsky.social and I are enjoying the hell out of it.
We’ve covered various issues, from ostriches to immigration to London itself, and would love to hear from everyone:
What would you like us to cover next? 🐻
January 26, 2026 at 8:24 PM
So - quick question.
We are now on episode three of Bear and Monk Debhnk, and @monkemma.bsky.social and I are enjoying the hell out of it.
We’ve covered various issues, from ostriches to immigration to London itself, and would love to hear from everyone:
What would you like us to cover next? 🐻
We are now on episode three of Bear and Monk Debhnk, and @monkemma.bsky.social and I are enjoying the hell out of it.
We’ve covered various issues, from ostriches to immigration to London itself, and would love to hear from everyone:
What would you like us to cover next? 🐻
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Episode 3 of the podcast by the Bear (@bearlypolitics.co.uk) and Emma (@monkemma.bsky.social) is quite brilliant. I urge you to listen to it. You can do so here.
monkdebunks.substack.com/p/no-go-lond...
monkdebunks.substack.com/p/no-go-lond...
No-Go London, No-Dogs Britain: The Internet’s Favourite Scare Stories
Fact-Checking the London ‘No-Go Zones’ and the Viral ‘Muslims Want to Ban Dogs’ Claims
monkdebunks.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Episode 3 of the podcast by the Bear (@bearlypolitics.co.uk) and Emma (@monkemma.bsky.social) is quite brilliant. I urge you to listen to it. You can do so here.
monkdebunks.substack.com/p/no-go-lond...
monkdebunks.substack.com/p/no-go-lond...
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On your way to work and want some company?
Let @monkemma.bsky.social and I join you for the ride with episode 3 of Bear and Monk Debunk.
This week we discuss whether London is a post apocalyptic hellhole and the myth of the Muslim dog ban.
In both cases, it’s mostly nonsense.
Listen below 👇
Let @monkemma.bsky.social and I join you for the ride with episode 3 of Bear and Monk Debunk.
This week we discuss whether London is a post apocalyptic hellhole and the myth of the Muslim dog ban.
In both cases, it’s mostly nonsense.
Listen below 👇
Bear and Monk Debunk #3: London and Dog Bans
Is London an irredeemable fiery tip, and are there calls for dogs to be banned? Both these topics are discussed in detail this week.
www.bearlypolitics.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 7:35 AM
On your way to work and want some company?
Let @monkemma.bsky.social and I join you for the ride with episode 3 of Bear and Monk Debunk.
This week we discuss whether London is a post apocalyptic hellhole and the myth of the Muslim dog ban.
In both cases, it’s mostly nonsense.
Listen below 👇
Let @monkemma.bsky.social and I join you for the ride with episode 3 of Bear and Monk Debunk.
This week we discuss whether London is a post apocalyptic hellhole and the myth of the Muslim dog ban.
In both cases, it’s mostly nonsense.
Listen below 👇
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Great breakdown of one of those types of stories you see regularly.
I was asked to look at this post!
And while the story obviously has important context that’s missing from the headline - which I’ll cover obvs 😜 - what’s more important is to question why this is being posted!
And what to ask yourself when you see something like this…
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And while the story obviously has important context that’s missing from the headline - which I’ll cover obvs 😜 - what’s more important is to question why this is being posted!
And what to ask yourself when you see something like this…
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January 25, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Great breakdown of one of those types of stories you see regularly.
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A great takedown of crappy rage-baiting.
I was asked to look at this post!
And while the story obviously has important context that’s missing from the headline - which I’ll cover obvs 😜 - what’s more important is to question why this is being posted!
And what to ask yourself when you see something like this…
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🧵
And while the story obviously has important context that’s missing from the headline - which I’ll cover obvs 😜 - what’s more important is to question why this is being posted!
And what to ask yourself when you see something like this…
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January 25, 2026 at 12:59 PM
A great takedown of crappy rage-baiting.
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Random request!
I’m giving a talk this evening on understanding the modern media landscape and some of the red flags to look out for
But it is to an apolitical audience and obviously most of my misleading headline examples are RW newspapers!
Does anyone have a good example of a LW dodgy headline?
I’m giving a talk this evening on understanding the modern media landscape and some of the red flags to look out for
But it is to an apolitical audience and obviously most of my misleading headline examples are RW newspapers!
Does anyone have a good example of a LW dodgy headline?
January 22, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Random request!
I’m giving a talk this evening on understanding the modern media landscape and some of the red flags to look out for
But it is to an apolitical audience and obviously most of my misleading headline examples are RW newspapers!
Does anyone have a good example of a LW dodgy headline?
I’m giving a talk this evening on understanding the modern media landscape and some of the red flags to look out for
But it is to an apolitical audience and obviously most of my misleading headline examples are RW newspapers!
Does anyone have a good example of a LW dodgy headline?
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Are you getting ready for a long commute to work on this chilly blue-Monday morning? Why not bring @monkemma.bsky.social and I with you on the journey with episode 2 of Bear and Monk Debunk?
In it we discuss the so-called “perks” of immigration and poke a few holes in the narratives we often hear.
In it we discuss the so-called “perks” of immigration and poke a few holes in the narratives we often hear.
Bear and Monk Debunk #2: Immigration Benefits and “Perks”
From leisure cards, and benefit claims to PlayStations: what these stories really mean
www.bearlypolitics.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Are you getting ready for a long commute to work on this chilly blue-Monday morning? Why not bring @monkemma.bsky.social and I with you on the journey with episode 2 of Bear and Monk Debunk?
In it we discuss the so-called “perks” of immigration and poke a few holes in the narratives we often hear.
In it we discuss the so-called “perks” of immigration and poke a few holes in the narratives we often hear.