Paul H Griffiths
@paulhgriffiths.bsky.social
Technical Author | Liberal | Interests: Cognitive Science / Politics / Ethics / Klee | Usual disclaimers apply
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
Stasis, sanctimony and the liberal paradox. New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog with such Brexit news as there is, but mainly analysis of what 'responsible Farage' tells us about the tensions in Reform and what the BBC row tells us about Brexitism: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/stas...
November 14, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Stasis, sanctimony and the liberal paradox. New post on my Brexit & Brexitism Blog with such Brexit news as there is, but mainly analysis of what 'responsible Farage' tells us about the tensions in Reform and what the BBC row tells us about Brexitism: chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2025/11/stas...
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
The BBC belongs to Britain, but Trump wants to tear it down.
We can’t allow the Trumpification of our politics or our media.
We can’t allow the Trumpification of our politics or our media.
November 14, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The BBC belongs to Britain, but Trump wants to tear it down.
We can’t allow the Trumpification of our politics or our media.
We can’t allow the Trumpification of our politics or our media.
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
Deeply saddened by the passing of Dick Taverne. He will be missed by all of us, including his colleagues in the House of Lords.
His life of public service is an inspiration and a reminder of what politics can be.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
His life of public service is an inspiration and a reminder of what politics can be.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
October 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Deeply saddened by the passing of Dick Taverne. He will be missed by all of us, including his colleagues in the House of Lords.
His life of public service is an inspiration and a reminder of what politics can be.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
His life of public service is an inspiration and a reminder of what politics can be.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
Loving your country means loving it as it is — not as you wish it were.
Britain is getting old. Instead of fearing it, we should lead the world in how to live longer, better.
My new piece on making the most of an ageing society is out.
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/we-must-lo...
Britain is getting old. Instead of fearing it, we should lead the world in how to live longer, better.
My new piece on making the most of an ageing society is out.
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/we-must-lo...
We must love the country we are
How to make the most of an ageing society
howtorunacountry.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Loving your country means loving it as it is — not as you wish it were.
Britain is getting old. Instead of fearing it, we should lead the world in how to live longer, better.
My new piece on making the most of an ageing society is out.
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/we-must-lo...
Britain is getting old. Instead of fearing it, we should lead the world in how to live longer, better.
My new piece on making the most of an ageing society is out.
howtorunacountry.substack.com/p/we-must-lo...
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
We have an independent judiciary in this country. Robert Jenrick wants puppet judges.
The Conservative Party once believed in the rule of law and our shared British values - no longer.
The Conservative Party once believed in the rule of law and our shared British values - no longer.
October 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We have an independent judiciary in this country. Robert Jenrick wants puppet judges.
The Conservative Party once believed in the rule of law and our shared British values - no longer.
The Conservative Party once believed in the rule of law and our shared British values - no longer.
John R Searle (1932 – 2025)
September 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
John R Searle (1932 – 2025)
I'm ambivalent about ID cards, but the argument that "plenty of our democratic neighbours have them so why not us" could also be applied to armed police. Perhaps our old aversion to both springs from the same instinct.
September 26, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I'm ambivalent about ID cards, but the argument that "plenty of our democratic neighbours have them so why not us" could also be applied to armed police. Perhaps our old aversion to both springs from the same instinct.
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
Ed Davey's strategy of spreading joy could be Liberal Democrats' secret weapon
Ed Davey's strategy of spreading joy could be Liberal Democrats' secret weapon
In a system addicted to anger, Ed Davey’s insistence on absurd joy feels alien
buff.ly
September 25, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Ed Davey's strategy of spreading joy could be Liberal Democrats' secret weapon
I have never been in @waterstones.bsky.social and found a second book I want on the Buy One Get One Half Price table.
I'm beginning to think they do it on purpose.
I'm beginning to think they do it on purpose.
September 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I have never been in @waterstones.bsky.social and found a second book I want on the Buy One Get One Half Price table.
I'm beginning to think they do it on purpose.
I'm beginning to think they do it on purpose.
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
Well I foolishly promised it two months ago, so I had to write it... Behold my analysis of UK immigration policy and my attempt at coming up with some principles that could command public support. It's long (7,000) words because, well, this is complex stuff. So here's a thread... 1/n
Select and Respect
How to create a UK immigration policy that can command public support
benansell.substack.com
September 12, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Well I foolishly promised it two months ago, so I had to write it... Behold my analysis of UK immigration policy and my attempt at coming up with some principles that could command public support. It's long (7,000) words because, well, this is complex stuff. So here's a thread... 1/n
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
Celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day in the Ukrainian Carpathians, with my friend Inna.
I’m grateful that #Ukraine is an ally and friend of the UK. Ukraine resists Russia not just for themselves but also the whole of Europe including the UK.
I’m grateful that #Ukraine is an ally and friend of the UK. Ukraine resists Russia not just for themselves but also the whole of Europe including the UK.
August 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day in the Ukrainian Carpathians, with my friend Inna.
I’m grateful that #Ukraine is an ally and friend of the UK. Ukraine resists Russia not just for themselves but also the whole of Europe including the UK.
I’m grateful that #Ukraine is an ally and friend of the UK. Ukraine resists Russia not just for themselves but also the whole of Europe including the UK.
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
“Free speech is too important an issue to leave to be hijacked by those who imagine that Lucy Connolly is any kind of moral exemplar.” My @theobserveruk.bsky.social column: observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Lucy Connolly isn’t a hero. Justice isn’t always the verd...
Lionising a woman who pleaded guilty to stirring up racial hatred is a moral failure by the right
observer.co.uk
August 24, 2025 at 8:21 AM
“Free speech is too important an issue to leave to be hijacked by those who imagine that Lucy Connolly is any kind of moral exemplar.” My @theobserveruk.bsky.social column: observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
I intend to stay off social media, indeed all media, tomorrow. The last time I did this was Friday 8th May 2015, for similar reasons.
August 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I intend to stay off social media, indeed all media, tomorrow. The last time I did this was Friday 8th May 2015, for similar reasons.
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
Which party is taking the most votes off Labour? The Lib Dems.
I look at their quiet progress in today's Morning Call. www.newstatesman.com/politics/lib...
I look at their quiet progress in today's Morning Call. www.newstatesman.com/politics/lib...
The Lib Dems’ stealthy advance
Ed Davey’s party is winning more Labour voters than any of its rivals.
www.newstatesman.com
August 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Which party is taking the most votes off Labour? The Lib Dems.
I look at their quiet progress in today's Morning Call. www.newstatesman.com/politics/lib...
I look at their quiet progress in today's Morning Call. www.newstatesman.com/politics/lib...
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
No, business rates aren’t’ killing struggling high streets 🛍️
Business rates are frequently blamed for the woes of high streets, but much needed reform shouldn’t be done to ‘save’ them.
Read the blog👇
Business rates are frequently blamed for the woes of high streets, but much needed reform shouldn’t be done to ‘save’ them.
Read the blog👇
No, business rates aren’t killing struggling high streets - Centre for Cities
Business rates are frequently blamed for the woes of high streets, but much needed reform shouldn’t be done to ‘save’ them.
buff.ly
July 23, 2025 at 9:35 AM
No, business rates aren’t’ killing struggling high streets 🛍️
Business rates are frequently blamed for the woes of high streets, but much needed reform shouldn’t be done to ‘save’ them.
Read the blog👇
Business rates are frequently blamed for the woes of high streets, but much needed reform shouldn’t be done to ‘save’ them.
Read the blog👇
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
The right-wing press is going mad over votes at 16 ("a naked attempt to twist democracy in Labour’s favour", an "election-rigging move"...)
Oddly, they said the same 100 years ago when the voting age for women fell from 30 to 21.
Let's revisit the Mail's campaign to"Stop the Flapper Vote Folly"...
Oddly, they said the same 100 years ago when the voting age for women fell from 30 to 21.
Let's revisit the Mail's campaign to"Stop the Flapper Vote Folly"...
July 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The right-wing press is going mad over votes at 16 ("a naked attempt to twist democracy in Labour’s favour", an "election-rigging move"...)
Oddly, they said the same 100 years ago when the voting age for women fell from 30 to 21.
Let's revisit the Mail's campaign to"Stop the Flapper Vote Folly"...
Oddly, they said the same 100 years ago when the voting age for women fell from 30 to 21.
Let's revisit the Mail's campaign to"Stop the Flapper Vote Folly"...
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
💚🤍💜 What an awesome anniversary!
Yesterday, women MPs marked 97 years since women won the vote on equal terms with men.
Crazy to think that I'm only the 502nd woman to ever be elected, and genuinely touched by the new sash: every single one was hand made by @centenaryaction.bsky.social volunteers
Yesterday, women MPs marked 97 years since women won the vote on equal terms with men.
Crazy to think that I'm only the 502nd woman to ever be elected, and genuinely touched by the new sash: every single one was hand made by @centenaryaction.bsky.social volunteers
July 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
💚🤍💜 What an awesome anniversary!
Yesterday, women MPs marked 97 years since women won the vote on equal terms with men.
Crazy to think that I'm only the 502nd woman to ever be elected, and genuinely touched by the new sash: every single one was hand made by @centenaryaction.bsky.social volunteers
Yesterday, women MPs marked 97 years since women won the vote on equal terms with men.
Crazy to think that I'm only the 502nd woman to ever be elected, and genuinely touched by the new sash: every single one was hand made by @centenaryaction.bsky.social volunteers
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
June 24, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
My story on a new report (by @chrisbutlerpol.bsky.social @markpackuk.bsky.social) claiming almost £2m given to candidates in the 2024 general election has “essentially disappeared” from the public’s view of British political campaign finance.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Report finds £2m of surplus UK general election funds ‘essentially disappeared’
Academic and Lib Dem peer ask where funds go when candidates receive more than limit, and who donors are
www.theguardian.com
June 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM
My story on a new report (by @chrisbutlerpol.bsky.social @markpackuk.bsky.social) claiming almost £2m given to candidates in the 2024 general election has “essentially disappeared” from the public’s view of British political campaign finance.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
Column, on the persistent spirit of Trussism in Badenoch's Tories and Farage's Reform ... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The spirit of Liz Truss, ridiculous but relentless, stalks British politics | Rafael Behr
Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch have much more in common with the failed Tory leader than either cares to admit, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
www.theguardian.com
June 4, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Column, on the persistent spirit of Trussism in Badenoch's Tories and Farage's Reform ... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
As today is Kyiv day in #Ukraine, and with yet another large scale drone and cruise missile attack by Russia overnight, it seemed an appropriate time to reflect on the two weeks I spent in #Kyiv in April.
I stayed in a residential district and went about life as Ukrainians living in Kyiv do…
I stayed in a residential district and went about life as Ukrainians living in Kyiv do…
May 25, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
📸Snapshots | In conversation with Nick Clegg
The IfG was pleased to welcome the former deputy prime minister to set out what this and future governments can learn from the 2010–15 coalition government.
🎧Watch or listen back to the event
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nick-c...
The IfG was pleased to welcome the former deputy prime minister to set out what this and future governments can learn from the 2010–15 coalition government.
🎧Watch or listen back to the event
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nick-c...
May 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
📸Snapshots | In conversation with Nick Clegg
The IfG was pleased to welcome the former deputy prime minister to set out what this and future governments can learn from the 2010–15 coalition government.
🎧Watch or listen back to the event
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nick-c...
The IfG was pleased to welcome the former deputy prime minister to set out what this and future governments can learn from the 2010–15 coalition government.
🎧Watch or listen back to the event
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nick-c...
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
“The difference between immigration now and in the 1960s and 1970s is not simply a matter of numbers, huge though they are. It is also the social context within which migrants find themselves.” My Observer column: observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
We’re becoming strangers – but not because of immigration | The Observer
Independent journalism | News, culture & style | Investigations, analysis, features, ideas, recipes, newsletters & podcasts that make sense of the world
observer.co.uk
May 18, 2025 at 7:36 AM
“The difference between immigration now and in the 1960s and 1970s is not simply a matter of numbers, huge though they are. It is also the social context within which migrants find themselves.” My Observer column: observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Reposted by Paul H Griffiths
"The federal government should not get to control literally every aspect of how states regulate AI..."
New from @garymarcus.bsky.social
New from @garymarcus.bsky.social
When it Comes to AI Policy, Congress Shouldn’t Cut States off at the Knees
[This essay is coauthored with many representatives from States across the United States, as listed below.]
substack.com
May 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
"The federal government should not get to control literally every aspect of how states regulate AI..."
New from @garymarcus.bsky.social
New from @garymarcus.bsky.social