Simon Nicholls 🇬🇧🇪🇺🇨🇦🇺🇦
@simmyn.bsky.social
CofE priest in retirement. Refugee from the mess that used to be Twitter.
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I am extremely confused as to why the UK government and police are saying Grok’s mass-scale CSAM generation is an issue for Ofcom.
This isn’t about X failing to moderate CSAM, which is an Online Safety Act issue. It is about the company and its technology being actively involved in its generation.
This isn’t about X failing to moderate CSAM, which is an Online Safety Act issue. It is about the company and its technology being actively involved in its generation.
January 7, 2026 at 7:37 AM
I am extremely confused as to why the UK government and police are saying Grok’s mass-scale CSAM generation is an issue for Ofcom.
This isn’t about X failing to moderate CSAM, which is an Online Safety Act issue. It is about the company and its technology being actively involved in its generation.
This isn’t about X failing to moderate CSAM, which is an Online Safety Act issue. It is about the company and its technology being actively involved in its generation.
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WHERE ARE THE EPSTEIN FILES???
December 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
WHERE ARE THE EPSTEIN FILES???
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And on that basis the United States needs to be broken up into 50 separate countries.
December 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
And on that basis the United States needs to be broken up into 50 separate countries.
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It's weird that this "specialisation" thing is directly contradicting the idea of the word "university" itself, which suggests anything other.
It's almost as if they want to remake the university/polytechnic divide again, but don't dare say that.
It's almost as if they want to remake the university/polytechnic divide again, but don't dare say that.
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
It's weird that this "specialisation" thing is directly contradicting the idea of the word "university" itself, which suggests anything other.
It's almost as if they want to remake the university/polytechnic divide again, but don't dare say that.
It's almost as if they want to remake the university/polytechnic divide again, but don't dare say that.
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This is grotesque. Before trial they are accused. They are not yet criminals. Taking away jury trials because they are criminals is a presumption of guilt and it is profoundly wrong and unjust.
EXCL: Criminals will be stopped from “gaming the system” by choosing trial by jury to increase chances of proceedings collapsing, courts minister has said, promising to limit jury trials by next election - @jessicaelgot.bsky.social reports
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
Exclusive: Courts minister says change needed to stop criminals opting for juries to delay cases, sometimes by years, and clear huge backlog
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
This is grotesque. Before trial they are accused. They are not yet criminals. Taking away jury trials because they are criminals is a presumption of guilt and it is profoundly wrong and unjust.
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A thoughtful and nuanced review (and I particularly appreciated the last columns’s brief take on morality and the C of E’s reparation scheme).
How do Lenny Henry’s arguments for reparations for trans-Atlantic slavery stand up to Lord Biggar’s arguments against them? Head-to-head review here:
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
A thoughtful and nuanced review (and I particularly appreciated the last columns’s brief take on morality and the C of E’s reparation scheme).
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BBC cultural output eg history documentaries etc are still excellent - it is news output that has declined as a result of the Brexit nonsense and BBC journalistic support and promotion of Farage - still evident today with their asking him to comment on Trump’s outrageous interference in BBC output
November 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
BBC cultural output eg history documentaries etc are still excellent - it is news output that has declined as a result of the Brexit nonsense and BBC journalistic support and promotion of Farage - still evident today with their asking him to comment on Trump’s outrageous interference in BBC output
The Times (of London) began to lose credibility the moment it was bought by Murdoch
Former NYC mayor Bill de Blasio on the Times' now-deleted story against Zohran Mamdani.
The Times, our supposed newspaper of record, was duped by an impersonator, it seems.
The Times, our supposed newspaper of record, was duped by an impersonator, it seems.
October 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The Times (of London) began to lose credibility the moment it was bought by Murdoch
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Funny thing is, I’m white and it doesn’t bother me in the least who features in ads. Why would it unless I was a massive racist?
October 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Funny thing is, I’m white and it doesn’t bother me in the least who features in ads. Why would it unless I was a massive racist?
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It's a curious argument for a Reform MP. On the one hand, we are overwhelmed with non-white immigrants. On the other hand, they form only 4% of the population. Which is it?
October 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
It's a curious argument for a Reform MP. On the one hand, we are overwhelmed with non-white immigrants. On the other hand, they form only 4% of the population. Which is it?
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The truth is people have voted for the 'less bad' Party for decades, look where that has got us.
People want to vote for a Good Party again.
People want to vote for a Good Party again.
October 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The truth is people have voted for the 'less bad' Party for decades, look where that has got us.
People want to vote for a Good Party again.
People want to vote for a Good Party again.
You do know that, since Trump, "People say..." now means "I'm making an assertion on the basis of zero evidence?" Though I'm sure that's not the case here 🫤
People Say COVID Infections Are Worse This Year.
"Razor sore throat, fevers, chills. Some social media users are claiming that their current COVID-19 infections are more severe than previous COVID infections; some even claim it’s the worst they’ve ever felt."
Source: archive.md/DB2uM
"Razor sore throat, fevers, chills. Some social media users are claiming that their current COVID-19 infections are more severe than previous COVID infections; some even claim it’s the worst they’ve ever felt."
Source: archive.md/DB2uM
October 13, 2025 at 9:54 AM
You do know that, since Trump, "People say..." now means "I'm making an assertion on the basis of zero evidence?" Though I'm sure that's not the case here 🫤
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These Supreme Court oral arguments on conversion therapy are going to be painful. No matter what is said, know that trying to force someone to be what they're not is psychological torture with measurable negative consequences, and anyone trying to defend such efforts is a bigoted monster.
October 7, 2025 at 1:47 PM
These Supreme Court oral arguments on conversion therapy are going to be painful. No matter what is said, know that trying to force someone to be what they're not is psychological torture with measurable negative consequences, and anyone trying to defend such efforts is a bigoted monster.
With all respect, the 'antidote to division' would be much better served by measures that addressed the HUGE wealth gap in this country and ensured that the wealthier paid their fair contribution to the services and infrastructure that the country relies on.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer to tell Labour conference growth is the ‘antidote to division’
In a combative speech, the prime minister will pledge to raise living standards and ‘face down’ threats of a volatile world
www.theguardian.com
September 30, 2025 at 8:29 AM
With all respect, the 'antidote to division' would be much better served by measures that addressed the HUGE wealth gap in this country and ensured that the wealthier paid their fair contribution to the services and infrastructure that the country relies on.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Christianity expects you to try to behave in a certain way and it doesn't include lying and hating.
September 29, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Christianity expects you to try to behave in a certain way and it doesn't include lying and hating.
If Charlie Kirk and other CNats do get to heaven ("safe in the arms of Jesus" according to the front of the lectern his widow spoke from), then the Bible I read says they're going to find the place full of DEI, "every tribe and language" - their worst nightmare.
September 13, 2025 at 7:10 AM
If Charlie Kirk and other CNats do get to heaven ("safe in the arms of Jesus" according to the front of the lectern his widow spoke from), then the Bible I read says they're going to find the place full of DEI, "every tribe and language" - their worst nightmare.
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Just saw the most terrifying phone ad: "If you friend texts you... shouldn't your phone just answer?"
ABSOLUTELY NOT
ABSOLUTELY NOT
September 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Just saw the most terrifying phone ad: "If you friend texts you... shouldn't your phone just answer?"
ABSOLUTELY NOT
ABSOLUTELY NOT
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Not enough people know that you don't hear about the holes in the ozone layer anymore because an international agreement banning production of chlorofluorocarbons was wildly successful and the ozone has recovered since.
Change is possible.
None of this is inevitable.
We can choose differently.
Change is possible.
None of this is inevitable.
We can choose differently.
September 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Not enough people know that you don't hear about the holes in the ozone layer anymore because an international agreement banning production of chlorofluorocarbons was wildly successful and the ozone has recovered since.
Change is possible.
None of this is inevitable.
We can choose differently.
Change is possible.
None of this is inevitable.
We can choose differently.
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The Greens are moving into the centre ground vacated by Labour. That's why Labour are so scared.
September 6, 2025 at 6:30 AM
The Greens are moving into the centre ground vacated by Labour. That's why Labour are so scared.
This, despite ministers having access to the full range of statistical data, plus teams of civil servants trained to interpret said data and to ensure their minister is fully briefed before any public appearance.
This week @fullfact.org has heard *three* claims from ministers about immigration which appear to be incorrect.
The stats in this area are complicated, and fiddly, and easy to confuse. But clearly it’s crucial they’re discussed accurately.
So what have ministers got wrong? A 🧵 (1/5)
The stats in this area are complicated, and fiddly, and easy to confuse. But clearly it’s crucial they’re discussed accurately.
So what have ministers got wrong? A 🧵 (1/5)
September 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This, despite ministers having access to the full range of statistical data, plus teams of civil servants trained to interpret said data and to ensure their minister is fully briefed before any public appearance.
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Make Racism Shameful Again.
Stop the infection.
Stop the infection.
August 31, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Make Racism Shameful Again.
Stop the infection.
Stop the infection.
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Shows like this and Film [INSERT YEAR] should be absolute staples of the Beeb’s output. Bizarre that they’ve simply abandoned any form of cultural critique.
Between the Covers cancelled as BBC prioritises “high-impact content that will drive viewers to iPlayer.”
Between the Covers cancelled as BBC prioritises 'high-impact content'
BBC Two’s Between the Covers with Sara Cox has been cancelled, as the BBC seeks to "prioritise high-impact content that drives viewers to iPlayer".
www.thebookseller.com
August 12, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Shows like this and Film [INSERT YEAR] should be absolute staples of the Beeb’s output. Bizarre that they’ve simply abandoned any form of cultural critique.
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No one sums up the utter shamelessness of the British press and the ugly politics of Farage quite like Private Eye.
August 8, 2025 at 6:42 AM
No one sums up the utter shamelessness of the British press and the ugly politics of Farage quite like Private Eye.
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I want my country back, too.
I want it back from the far-right and racists who prey on ignorance and xenophobia. I want it back from Tommy Ten Names, Farage & Reform UK Ltd, The Daily Mail, Telegraph, Express, Sun, GB News and every damned person and organisation that spreads hate and division
I want it back from the far-right and racists who prey on ignorance and xenophobia. I want it back from Tommy Ten Names, Farage & Reform UK Ltd, The Daily Mail, Telegraph, Express, Sun, GB News and every damned person and organisation that spreads hate and division
August 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I want my country back, too.
I want it back from the far-right and racists who prey on ignorance and xenophobia. I want it back from Tommy Ten Names, Farage & Reform UK Ltd, The Daily Mail, Telegraph, Express, Sun, GB News and every damned person and organisation that spreads hate and division
I want it back from the far-right and racists who prey on ignorance and xenophobia. I want it back from Tommy Ten Names, Farage & Reform UK Ltd, The Daily Mail, Telegraph, Express, Sun, GB News and every damned person and organisation that spreads hate and division