Morgan GD
@morgangd.com
Cymro yn Hackney. Policy wonk, specialising in girls' & womens' rights in the UK for an NGO.
A lot of personal posting - photographer, Pokémon, and Pop Punk kid actually in my 30s. Films and folklore. LibDem for my sins. ND. 🥃
https://linktr.ee/morgangd
A lot of personal posting - photographer, Pokémon, and Pop Punk kid actually in my 30s. Films and folklore. LibDem for my sins. ND. 🥃
https://linktr.ee/morgangd
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@morgangd.com
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Introduction
So, might be helpful to introduce myself
I’m a policy wonk at heart who worked in politics
I want BSky to be more personal so you'll see me posting about...
Photography
Pokémon
Whisky
Star Wars
Tarot
Doctor Who
Sci-fi & Solarpunk
You can find me at: www.linktr.ee/morgangd
So, might be helpful to introduce myself
I’m a policy wonk at heart who worked in politics
I want BSky to be more personal so you'll see me posting about...
Photography
Pokémon
Whisky
Star Wars
Tarot
Doctor Who
Sci-fi & Solarpunk
You can find me at: www.linktr.ee/morgangd
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In the extraordinary ossuary in Sedlec in the Czech Republic…
January 7, 2026 at 7:39 PM
In the extraordinary ossuary in Sedlec in the Czech Republic…
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Gov Walz vows justice
January 7, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Gov Walz vows justice
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The organization we're spotlighting this month is @theflytrapmedia.com. Check out the work they're doing and support independent, feminist cultural criticism!
www.theflytrapmedia.com
www.theflytrapmedia.com
The Flytrap
Feminist cultural criticism against the algorithm
www.theflytrapmedia.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:31 PM
The organization we're spotlighting this month is @theflytrapmedia.com. Check out the work they're doing and support independent, feminist cultural criticism!
www.theflytrapmedia.com
www.theflytrapmedia.com
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I don't think I will.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, encouraging users to connect their medical records
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, encouraging users to connect their medical records
But it’s “not intended for diagnosis or treatment.”
buff.ly
January 7, 2026 at 7:31 PM
I don't think I will.
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Come and join out team/roost.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Come and join out team/roost.
Only five days left to apply for these exciting vacancies
🦇 Head of Fundraising
🦇 National Bat Monitoring Programme Volunteer Engagement Officer
🦇 National Bat Monitoring Programme Surveys and Training Support Officer
www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...
Only five days left to apply for these exciting vacancies
🦇 Head of Fundraising
🦇 National Bat Monitoring Programme Volunteer Engagement Officer
🦇 National Bat Monitoring Programme Surveys and Training Support Officer
www.bats.org.uk/the-trust/jo...
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There's a fucking video of ICE mercing a driver on the timeline, turn off auto play NOW
(and seriously do not share that, come on, you do not need to boil yourself in trauma to feel like you're doing something)
If you do see it? IMMEDIATELY play Tetris for about 5 minutes. Research proves it out.
(and seriously do not share that, come on, you do not need to boil yourself in trauma to feel like you're doing something)
If you do see it? IMMEDIATELY play Tetris for about 5 minutes. Research proves it out.
January 7, 2026 at 6:09 PM
There's a fucking video of ICE mercing a driver on the timeline, turn off auto play NOW
(and seriously do not share that, come on, you do not need to boil yourself in trauma to feel like you're doing something)
If you do see it? IMMEDIATELY play Tetris for about 5 minutes. Research proves it out.
(and seriously do not share that, come on, you do not need to boil yourself in trauma to feel like you're doing something)
If you do see it? IMMEDIATELY play Tetris for about 5 minutes. Research proves it out.
The best joke I've seen is that today isn't the secret final episode of Stranger Things, but actually the release of the secret final episode of BBC Sherlock. Moffat was behind it all along!
one of the strangest fandom culture moments is going down right now; a section of the Stranger Things fanbase have convinced themselves that the last episode wasn't the *real* finale, & that there are cryptic clues hidden in the background of the series hinting at a secret *real* finale to air today
January 7, 2026 at 3:53 PM
The best joke I've seen is that today isn't the secret final episode of Stranger Things, but actually the release of the secret final episode of BBC Sherlock. Moffat was behind it all along!
This is a ridiculous but potentially intentional goal of the Online Safety Act
Everything "online" like Grok is now Ofcom's job to regulate - the Govt can wash its hands whenever it wants to avoid a difficult issue.
This isn't regulation of access, these need to be dealt with as sex crimes.
Everything "online" like Grok is now Ofcom's job to regulate - the Govt can wash its hands whenever it wants to avoid a difficult issue.
This isn't regulation of access, these need to be dealt with as sex crimes.
Keir Starmer's spokesman tells me that X and Grok's creation of sexual deepfakes of children is "completely unacceptable" but again won't commit to taking direct action against them, or to stop posting there.
Says "all options are on the table" but suggests it's a matter for Ofcom, not Government
Says "all options are on the table" but suggests it's a matter for Ofcom, not Government
January 7, 2026 at 3:49 PM
This is a ridiculous but potentially intentional goal of the Online Safety Act
Everything "online" like Grok is now Ofcom's job to regulate - the Govt can wash its hands whenever it wants to avoid a difficult issue.
This isn't regulation of access, these need to be dealt with as sex crimes.
Everything "online" like Grok is now Ofcom's job to regulate - the Govt can wash its hands whenever it wants to avoid a difficult issue.
This isn't regulation of access, these need to be dealt with as sex crimes.
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Prepare to say goodbye to Discord (the enshittification will begin no later than date of IPO +3 months):
https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/chat-platform-discord-confidentially-file-233734571.html
https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/chat-platform-discord-confidentially-file-233734571.html
January 7, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Prepare to say goodbye to Discord (the enshittification will begin no later than date of IPO +3 months):
https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/chat-platform-discord-confidentially-file-233734571.html
https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/chat-platform-discord-confidentially-file-233734571.html
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"I am a Christian but also the strong do what they will and the weak endure as they must"
Buddy I'm not sure you've read the fucking Gospel.
Buddy I'm not sure you've read the fucking Gospel.
January 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM
"I am a Christian but also the strong do what they will and the weak endure as they must"
Buddy I'm not sure you've read the fucking Gospel.
Buddy I'm not sure you've read the fucking Gospel.
I wrote essays on de Vitoria and the School of Salamanca. The Holy Roman Emperor wanted to know how to treat indigenous Americans.
It's not like International Relations as a discipline tries to hide the whole thing was "catholics trying to decide the moral course or action before God".
It's not like International Relations as a discipline tries to hide the whole thing was "catholics trying to decide the moral course or action before God".
it's so funny watching Walsh (a self-proclaimed Catholic) not realize that IHL literally came out of medieval-era natural law
God
January 7, 2026 at 3:28 PM
I wrote essays on de Vitoria and the School of Salamanca. The Holy Roman Emperor wanted to know how to treat indigenous Americans.
It's not like International Relations as a discipline tries to hide the whole thing was "catholics trying to decide the moral course or action before God".
It's not like International Relations as a discipline tries to hide the whole thing was "catholics trying to decide the moral course or action before God".
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it's so funny watching Walsh (a self-proclaimed Catholic) not realize that IHL literally came out of medieval-era natural law
January 7, 2026 at 3:23 PM
it's so funny watching Walsh (a self-proclaimed Catholic) not realize that IHL literally came out of medieval-era natural law
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If you're reporting on the deepfake porn site because of Grok, please make clear in the headline that governments not acting are allowing the scaled abuse of women and children online.
Don't say Grok is doing that harm. Grok isn't doing anything. It's human men who are doing these things.
Don't say Grok is doing that harm. Grok isn't doing anything. It's human men who are doing these things.
January 7, 2026 at 9:12 AM
If you're reporting on the deepfake porn site because of Grok, please make clear in the headline that governments not acting are allowing the scaled abuse of women and children online.
Don't say Grok is doing that harm. Grok isn't doing anything. It's human men who are doing these things.
Don't say Grok is doing that harm. Grok isn't doing anything. It's human men who are doing these things.
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The idea that London has become less safe in recent years is quite strange - just look at how once "dangerous" areas have been transformed in recent years. Gentrification comes with its own issues but streets are packed with visitors and city far more welcoming than when I moved here a decade ago.
January 7, 2026 at 10:29 AM
The idea that London has become less safe in recent years is quite strange - just look at how once "dangerous" areas have been transformed in recent years. Gentrification comes with its own issues but streets are packed with visitors and city far more welcoming than when I moved here a decade ago.
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Your oxygen mask first,
Folks. Given *gestures at the JESUS FUCKING CHRIST OF IT ALL* your health needs to be guarded. Block and mute. You don’t need a reason behind annoyance! Seriously! I just blocked a beloved internet commenter because of it! Block or mute me if you need to!
It’s fine!
Folks. Given *gestures at the JESUS FUCKING CHRIST OF IT ALL* your health needs to be guarded. Block and mute. You don’t need a reason behind annoyance! Seriously! I just blocked a beloved internet commenter because of it! Block or mute me if you need to!
It’s fine!
January 6, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Your oxygen mask first,
Folks. Given *gestures at the JESUS FUCKING CHRIST OF IT ALL* your health needs to be guarded. Block and mute. You don’t need a reason behind annoyance! Seriously! I just blocked a beloved internet commenter because of it! Block or mute me if you need to!
It’s fine!
Folks. Given *gestures at the JESUS FUCKING CHRIST OF IT ALL* your health needs to be guarded. Block and mute. You don’t need a reason behind annoyance! Seriously! I just blocked a beloved internet commenter because of it! Block or mute me if you need to!
It’s fine!
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Here’s the 4-1 Wyoming Supreme Court ruling: documents.courts.state.wy.us/Opinions/S-2...
From the summary:
From the summary:
January 6, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Here’s the 4-1 Wyoming Supreme Court ruling: documents.courts.state.wy.us/Opinions/S-2...
From the summary:
From the summary:
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2) The London Labour party is well-organised and effective but it is also paranoid as hell. (Remember the 'Labour gloom shortly before winning a landslide third term as mayor' stuff? That was v well-sourced within the London Labour party). Has huge experience of close fights, is glum.
January 6, 2026 at 7:11 PM
2) The London Labour party is well-organised and effective but it is also paranoid as hell. (Remember the 'Labour gloom shortly before winning a landslide third term as mayor' stuff? That was v well-sourced within the London Labour party). Has huge experience of close fights, is glum.
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I think it's a couple of things 🧵:
1) I see no reason to believe that Savanta has fixed the industry-wide issues with polling ethnic minorities* and that this is probably inflating Labour's vote share in this poll a bit
*Basically getting too many mixed-race voters and too many British Indians
1) I see no reason to believe that Savanta has fixed the industry-wide issues with polling ethnic minorities* and that this is probably inflating Labour's vote share in this poll a bit
*Basically getting too many mixed-race voters and too many British Indians
Labour vote in London polling is stubbornly sticky in the low 30s which might be enough to hold on in lots of places in the borough election. On the other hand, London Labour morale appears to me to be low and there’s talk of a near wipeout. Maybe that’s just temperamental pessimism?
Our latest Mile End Institute/Savanta London Poll is out!
Labour - 31%
Reform - 19%
Greens - 18%
Cons - 17%
LD - 13%
@standard.co.uk.web.brid.gy @mileendinstitute.bsky.social @savanta.bsky.social
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Labour - 31%
Reform - 19%
Greens - 18%
Cons - 17%
LD - 13%
@standard.co.uk.web.brid.gy @mileendinstitute.bsky.social @savanta.bsky.social
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
January 6, 2026 at 7:10 PM
I think it's a couple of things 🧵:
1) I see no reason to believe that Savanta has fixed the industry-wide issues with polling ethnic minorities* and that this is probably inflating Labour's vote share in this poll a bit
*Basically getting too many mixed-race voters and too many British Indians
1) I see no reason to believe that Savanta has fixed the industry-wide issues with polling ethnic minorities* and that this is probably inflating Labour's vote share in this poll a bit
*Basically getting too many mixed-race voters and too many British Indians
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You lose a little bit to Reform, a lot to the Greens, a lot to the Lib Dems, a little bit to a Gallowayite independent, and then huh, suddenly loads of council wards become v tight four way races.
January 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM
You lose a little bit to Reform, a lot to the Greens, a lot to the Lib Dems, a little bit to a Gallowayite independent, and then huh, suddenly loads of council wards become v tight four way races.
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Turner said he’s happy to lose the party whip as a result
"Sometimes one must stand for what is right... Unlike David Lammy, I do not need to consult God to know when a policy is wrong."
Lammy told The Telegraph that his Christian faith inspires his determination to reduce court backlogs
"Sometimes one must stand for what is right... Unlike David Lammy, I do not need to consult God to know when a policy is wrong."
Lammy told The Telegraph that his Christian faith inspires his determination to reduce court backlogs
January 6, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Turner said he’s happy to lose the party whip as a result
"Sometimes one must stand for what is right... Unlike David Lammy, I do not need to consult God to know when a policy is wrong."
Lammy told The Telegraph that his Christian faith inspires his determination to reduce court backlogs
"Sometimes one must stand for what is right... Unlike David Lammy, I do not need to consult God to know when a policy is wrong."
Lammy told The Telegraph that his Christian faith inspires his determination to reduce court backlogs
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A Labour MP has said he will vote for a Tory motion opposing plans to reduce the use of jury trials
Karl Turner told PolHome he would side with Kemi Badenoch's party on Wednesday to stop the "disastrous policy proposal"
"Sometimes one must stand for what is right," he told @zoecrowther.bsky.social
Karl Turner told PolHome he would side with Kemi Badenoch's party on Wednesday to stop the "disastrous policy proposal"
"Sometimes one must stand for what is right," he told @zoecrowther.bsky.social
Labour MP Will Vote For Tory Motion Against Jury Trial Reforms
Exclusive: Labour MP Karl Turner has said he will vote for a Conservative Party motion on Wednesday calling for the government to reverse its decis...
www.politicshome.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM
A Labour MP has said he will vote for a Tory motion opposing plans to reduce the use of jury trials
Karl Turner told PolHome he would side with Kemi Badenoch's party on Wednesday to stop the "disastrous policy proposal"
"Sometimes one must stand for what is right," he told @zoecrowther.bsky.social
Karl Turner told PolHome he would side with Kemi Badenoch's party on Wednesday to stop the "disastrous policy proposal"
"Sometimes one must stand for what is right," he told @zoecrowther.bsky.social
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Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie
-Stop slouching, drink some water, take your meds.
-Celebrate things. Even the small ones.
-The Lurking Horror is still trying to understand the process of making a cup of tea, but doesn’t want help except to pour the hot water.
❤️ Auntie Jilli
-Stop slouching, drink some water, take your meds.
-Celebrate things. Even the small ones.
-The Lurking Horror is still trying to understand the process of making a cup of tea, but doesn’t want help except to pour the hot water.
❤️ Auntie Jilli
January 5, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie
-Stop slouching, drink some water, take your meds.
-Celebrate things. Even the small ones.
-The Lurking Horror is still trying to understand the process of making a cup of tea, but doesn’t want help except to pour the hot water.
❤️ Auntie Jilli
-Stop slouching, drink some water, take your meds.
-Celebrate things. Even the small ones.
-The Lurking Horror is still trying to understand the process of making a cup of tea, but doesn’t want help except to pour the hot water.
❤️ Auntie Jilli
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Crucially, the US is expected to monitor the ceasefire, provide intelligence & logistics and also back up European forces if attacked by Russia. Important deterrence.
January 6, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Crucially, the US is expected to monitor the ceasefire, provide intelligence & logistics and also back up European forces if attacked by Russia. Important deterrence.
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BREAKING: UK and France sign formal declaration of intent to put boots on ground in Ukraine in event of peace deal with Russia.
They would "operate on Ukrainian soil, securing Ukraine’s skies and seas and building an armed forces fit for the future".
They would "operate on Ukrainian soil, securing Ukraine’s skies and seas and building an armed forces fit for the future".
January 6, 2026 at 6:43 PM
BREAKING: UK and France sign formal declaration of intent to put boots on ground in Ukraine in event of peace deal with Russia.
They would "operate on Ukrainian soil, securing Ukraine’s skies and seas and building an armed forces fit for the future".
They would "operate on Ukrainian soil, securing Ukraine’s skies and seas and building an armed forces fit for the future".