Paul Connell
@paulcconnell.bsky.social
Founder @OpenInnovates non-profit, mission-led, innovation with data. Co-founder @TheDataCity mapping the world's economy with data.
Also #MDANT
Life is for living - let's get on with it.
Also #MDANT
Life is for living - let's get on with it.
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Had a holiday in #Scarborough, Yorkshire, a decade ago and managed to do some on the spot watercolours and drawings there and in nearby Whitby. Such an inspiring place! I've been recently making winter use of the 100s of photos I took by drawing from them. Here's one in sepia ink of Scarborough Bay.
February 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Had a holiday in #Scarborough, Yorkshire, a decade ago and managed to do some on the spot watercolours and drawings there and in nearby Whitby. Such an inspiring place! I've been recently making winter use of the 100s of photos I took by drawing from them. Here's one in sepia ink of Scarborough Bay.
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this is vicious and correct www.economist.com/britain/2026...
February 5, 2026 at 9:35 AM
this is vicious and correct www.economist.com/britain/2026...
Was at a thing tonight in Manchester about the economy and devolution, @andyburnham.bsky.social gave a great speech, full of conviction and truisms about collaboration, business and the opportunity that Manchesterism holds for North England 👊🏼✊🏼👍🏼
February 4, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Was at a thing tonight in Manchester about the economy and devolution, @andyburnham.bsky.social gave a great speech, full of conviction and truisms about collaboration, business and the opportunity that Manchesterism holds for North England 👊🏼✊🏼👍🏼
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Sometimes I just need Private Eye ….
February 4, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Sometimes I just need Private Eye ….
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February 4, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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Klept
Not sure which stat blows me away more. That Donald Trump's name shows up more times in the Epstein Files (38K) than Harry Potter's does in the Harry Potter books (~19K) or that Joe Rogan has had more guests that were named in the Epstein Files (10+) than he's had Black women guests (~5).
February 4, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Klept
I miss Gordon Brown.
February 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
I miss Gordon Brown.
Good evening!! 👊🏼✊🏼
February 3, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Good evening!! 👊🏼✊🏼
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Oh look, another one. A woman.
So if there were these two, there were many more.
Maybe men, too - who were too chicken to come out publicly
nypost.com/2025/11/18/u...
So if there were these two, there were many more.
Maybe men, too - who were too chicken to come out publicly
nypost.com/2025/11/18/u...
Tina Brown recalls disgust over invite to Epstein party: ‘What the hell is this — the Predator’s Ball?’
“A publicist called me in the office at the Daily Beast, and she said, ‘Tina, I want you to come to this great dinner at Jeffrey Epstein’s house, and the other guests are Charlie Rose, …
nypost.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Oh look, another one. A woman.
So if there were these two, there were many more.
Maybe men, too - who were too chicken to come out publicly
nypost.com/2025/11/18/u...
So if there were these two, there were many more.
Maybe men, too - who were too chicken to come out publicly
nypost.com/2025/11/18/u...
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Which sectors are driving demand?
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We help commercial property investors, developers and advisors identify growth sectors, assess demand, and support occupier, leasing and investment decisions – all in one platform.
Find out more today at: thedatacity.com/commercial-p...
February 3, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Which sectors are driving demand?
We help commercial property investors, developers and advisors identify growth sectors, assess demand, and support occupier, leasing and investment decisions – all in one platform.
Find out more today at: thedatacity.com/commercial-p...
We help commercial property investors, developers and advisors identify growth sectors, assess demand, and support occupier, leasing and investment decisions – all in one platform.
Find out more today at: thedatacity.com/commercial-p...
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PRIVATE EYE NAMED IN EPSTEIN FILES
In the latest files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released by the US Justice Department, the Eye is denounced as “an absolute rag of a publication” by Epstein’s then lawyer, Paul Tweed…
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In the latest files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released by the US Justice Department, the Eye is denounced as “an absolute rag of a publication” by Epstein’s then lawyer, Paul Tweed…
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February 2, 2026 at 8:45 PM
PRIVATE EYE NAMED IN EPSTEIN FILES
In the latest files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released by the US Justice Department, the Eye is denounced as “an absolute rag of a publication” by Epstein’s then lawyer, Paul Tweed…
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In the latest files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released by the US Justice Department, the Eye is denounced as “an absolute rag of a publication” by Epstein’s then lawyer, Paul Tweed…
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Epstein
Did no one go “Nah mate you’re obviously a sleazy, grim, shag nasty and I don’t want anything to do with you !”
I hope there was
Did no one go “Nah mate you’re obviously a sleazy, grim, shag nasty and I don’t want anything to do with you !”
I hope there was
February 2, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Epstein
Did no one go “Nah mate you’re obviously a sleazy, grim, shag nasty and I don’t want anything to do with you !”
I hope there was
Did no one go “Nah mate you’re obviously a sleazy, grim, shag nasty and I don’t want anything to do with you !”
I hope there was
February 2, 2026 at 7:55 AM
As business secretary Peter Mandelson conspired with leading US bank to end tax on bankers' bonuses. He told Epstein that JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon should “threaten” chancellor Alistair Darling over the tax. A year later, Mandy was seeking work with JPMorgan. Top journalism by @pickardje.bsky.social
Mandelson told Epstein JPMorgan should ‘threaten’ UK government over banker tax
Then business secretary advised sex offender on how Jamie Dimon should lobby chancellor in 2009
www.ft.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:28 PM
We’re Man United !!
February 1, 2026 at 3:55 PM
We’re Man United !!
Private equity owns lion’s share of children’s foster services and is ‘bleeding the sector of money’
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Private equity owns lion’s share of children’s foster ser...
Three London firms are now the biggest players in the provision of foster carers in England
observer.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Really good discussion this. Sounds like an excellent issue for Andy Burnham to take up on the Lovelace Labs, and Tracy Brabin for the National Data Library to Leeds. Probably much easier for govt to deliver - and quicker - than a tram.
I did a podcast about why the Lovelace Labs should be in Manchester. And other varied ramblings including National Data Library, AI Action Plan, and why Leeds wool matters. youtu.be/WQnWrJlIQRQ?...
The case for Lovelace Labs in Manchester
YouTube video by Hey! Presents
youtu.be
January 31, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Really good discussion this. Sounds like an excellent issue for Andy Burnham to take up on the Lovelace Labs, and Tracy Brabin for the National Data Library to Leeds. Probably much easier for govt to deliver - and quicker - than a tram.
I’ve written this lengthy FT analysis overnight about the multiple multi-thousand pound Epstein payments to Mandelson’s husband
these particular paragraphs are worth reading slowly
www.ft.com/content/608a...
these particular paragraphs are worth reading slowly
www.ft.com/content/608a...
January 31, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Sheesh
Kyiv is in total blackout,
as are many parts of Ukraine.
No water, no heating, no electricity.
Severe frost outside.
This is the result of constant russian attacks.
Thank you to those few who still care.
as are many parts of Ukraine.
No water, no heating, no electricity.
Severe frost outside.
This is the result of constant russian attacks.
Thank you to those few who still care.
January 31, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Sheesh
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Sheesh
Kyiv residents share photos and videos on social media showing their freezing apartments and how they are trying to keep warm.
January 29, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Sheesh
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When it rains, it now rains more.
For those experiencing the flooding in south-west England, it is worth remembering that rainfall in winter has increased by about 25% overall.
And, the rainfall has also become more intense: when it rains, it now rains more, increasing the risk of flooding.
For those experiencing the flooding in south-west England, it is worth remembering that rainfall in winter has increased by about 25% overall.
And, the rainfall has also become more intense: when it rains, it now rains more, increasing the risk of flooding.
January 29, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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Lightweights
January 29, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Lightweights
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Gold turning parabolic... near $5400, +25% YTD
Very close to its best month since 1973
But best since 1979 not bad
Very close to its best month since 1973
But best since 1979 not bad
January 28, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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