Stephen Kinsella
@stephenstroud.bsky.social
Ex EU Antitrust Lawyer
Chair: Laura Kinsella Foundation, Law For Change, Clean Up The Internet and Press Justice Project;
Board member: Hacked Off and Reprieve;
Director, Stroud Book Festival
Member, UK Trade and Business Commission
Chair: Laura Kinsella Foundation, Law For Change, Clean Up The Internet and Press Justice Project;
Board member: Hacked Off and Reprieve;
Director, Stroud Book Festival
Member, UK Trade and Business Commission
With apologies to all my economist friends…
A 2% wealth tax on assets over £10 million is reasonable - that's why 75% of the public support it along with 80% of millionaires.
Our member @stephenstroud.bsky.social chats to GB News.
Our member @stephenstroud.bsky.social chats to GB News.
November 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
With apologies to all my economist friends…
Of course he won’t be in the frame.
But at least he cares about broadcasting.
But at least he cares about broadcasting.
Gary Lineker: "This is the mistake the BBC makes. The BBC tries to appease the people that hate the BBC, rather than worrying about the people that love the BBC."
November 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Of course he won’t be in the frame.
But at least he cares about broadcasting.
But at least he cares about broadcasting.
I’ve seen calls for BBC to settle with Trump. But he will only accept more than he thinks he can win through litigation. Better to exploit every delaying tactic, as he did when defending his own charges. Only a change of administration or his demise can truly draw a line under this.
November 11, 2025 at 7:26 AM
I’ve seen calls for BBC to settle with Trump. But he will only accept more than he thinks he can win through litigation. Better to exploit every delaying tactic, as he did when defending his own charges. Only a change of administration or his demise can truly draw a line under this.
November 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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“When the story is written about you”
If you’ve been harmed by the press — or you know someone who has — you don’t have to face it alone. We offer expert guidance, help you understand what rights you have, what actions you can take.
#PJNow #Accountability #MediaEthics #YouAreNotAlone
If you’ve been harmed by the press — or you know someone who has — you don’t have to face it alone. We offer expert guidance, help you understand what rights you have, what actions you can take.
#PJNow #Accountability #MediaEthics #YouAreNotAlone
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
“When the story is written about you”
If you’ve been harmed by the press — or you know someone who has — you don’t have to face it alone. We offer expert guidance, help you understand what rights you have, what actions you can take.
#PJNow #Accountability #MediaEthics #YouAreNotAlone
If you’ve been harmed by the press — or you know someone who has — you don’t have to face it alone. We offer expert guidance, help you understand what rights you have, what actions you can take.
#PJNow #Accountability #MediaEthics #YouAreNotAlone
This is going to be fun.
🎉 Just 2 Days to Go!
Our conference Politicians & The Press kicks off in just two days!
We’re looking forward to seeing you there, sharing ideas, digging into the relationship between media and politics, and building momentum for press accountability.
#PressJusticeProject #PoliticiansAndThePress
Our conference Politicians & The Press kicks off in just two days!
We’re looking forward to seeing you there, sharing ideas, digging into the relationship between media and politics, and building momentum for press accountability.
#PressJusticeProject #PoliticiansAndThePress
November 10, 2025 at 10:46 PM
This is going to be fun.
Even more persuasive because you can feel how painful it was to write this.
The “coup” was largely achieved already before Davie’s removal by driving out so many independent minds and cowing the rest of them.
The “coup” was largely achieved already before Davie’s removal by driving out so many independent minds and cowing the rest of them.
The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
The truth about impartiality at the BBC
And the hysteria of the current "crisis"
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Even more persuasive because you can feel how painful it was to write this.
The “coup” was largely achieved already before Davie’s removal by driving out so many independent minds and cowing the rest of them.
The “coup” was largely achieved already before Davie’s removal by driving out so many independent minds and cowing the rest of them.
It’s going to be interesting to watch what impact this has on a consumer facing business that ties itself so closely to Farage and Reform.
Will it achieve the Tesla effect?
Will it achieve the Tesla effect?
I’m just about to delete my Checkatrader app.
@stopfundinghate.bsky.social
Just caught this on @lbc.co.uk news.
Glad I did as I certainly won't be using Checkatrade ever again
Just caught this on @lbc.co.uk news.
Glad I did as I certainly won't be using Checkatrade ever again
November 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
It’s going to be interesting to watch what impact this has on a consumer facing business that ties itself so closely to Farage and Reform.
Will it achieve the Tesla effect?
Will it achieve the Tesla effect?
I’ve been waiting for this.
I endorse this message. Episode is here shows.acast.com/6462652801a2... and anywhere else you usually find podcasts.
Politics On The Couch is out with a new episode. Search, subscribe and scour the archive.
@rafaelbehr.bsky.social
@rafaelbehr.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I’ve been waiting for this.
Very exciting for @alicejolly.bsky.social that her new novel is in Dua Lipa's book picks:
www.service95.com/best-new-boo...
www.service95.com/best-new-boo...
The Best New Book Releases This November
November has rolled around, which means it’s peak season for cosy reading sessions, and this month’s line-up of new releases is more than delivering. From Zadie Smith’s essays on modern life to a r
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November 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Very exciting for @alicejolly.bsky.social that her new novel is in Dua Lipa's book picks:
www.service95.com/best-new-boo...
www.service95.com/best-new-boo...
TripAdvisor has just offered me an "AI itinerary builder" to help me discover Stroud, where I live, and I'm struggling to hold all those thoughts in one head.
November 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
TripAdvisor has just offered me an "AI itinerary builder" to help me discover Stroud, where I live, and I'm struggling to hold all those thoughts in one head.
Reposted by Stephen Kinsella
The BBC – Part one – Inform, educate, entertain
Podcast Episode · Origin Story · 04/12/2024 · 1h 12m
podcasts.apple.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:43 AM
When will politicians learn that when they make unbelievable promises during an election, those who vote for them rarely expect them to be honoured and are in fact voting in the expectation that they will not?
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
When will politicians learn that when they make unbelievable promises during an election, those who vote for them rarely expect them to be honoured and are in fact voting in the expectation that they will not?
Gary Lineker this morning.
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Gary Lineker this morning.
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The perfect idea for Davie’s leaving present. Let’s have a whip round to get it framed.
![Cartoon by Stephen Collins for The Guardian. Script as follows:
[scene is Winston Churchill in a bbc studio, giving his 'finest hour' speech]
1
CHURCHILL:
The whole fury and might of the enemy must very soon be turned on us.
2
CHURCHILL:
Hitler knows that he will have to break us in this Island or lose the war.
3
CHURCHILL:
If we can stand up to him, all Europe may be free
and the life of the world may move forward into broad, sun-
BBC PRESENTER:
Thank you prime minister
4
BBC PRESENTER:
Mr hitler, your response?
5
HITLER [in the studio]:
Vell zis is hysterical woke nonsense as usual from mr Churchill
6
HITLER:
What we are proposing -
CHURCHILL:
Hang on
7
HITLER:
Let me finish - what we are proposing eez a simple power-sharing arrangement -
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CHURCHILL:
What's he doing here
BBC PRESENTER:
It's important we hear both sides of the debate
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CHURCHILL:
This isn't a debate
You don't debate fascists
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HITLER:
Oh here we go with ze Godwins law!
11
HITLER:
Why must you people always compare ze things you don't like to 'fascists, Nazis, Hitler'...
CHURCHILL:
Because you are a fascist Nazi Hit-
12
HITLER [standing up, saluting]:
RAUSS!
BBC PRESENTER:
*Please* Mr Churchill let him speak
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November 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The perfect idea for Davie’s leaving present. Let’s have a whip round to get it framed.
Pleased to see this.
Everyone with any influence over the appointment needs to see this and realise the battle we’re engaged in.
Everyone with any influence over the appointment needs to see this and realise the battle we’re engaged in.
Trump Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt Wasted No Time In Dancing On BBC Boss Tim Davie's Grave
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/trump-...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/trump-...
Trump Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt Wasted No Time In Dancing On BBC Boss Tim Davie's Grave
She immediately took to X to mock the corporation's outgoing director general.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Pleased to see this.
Everyone with any influence over the appointment needs to see this and realise the battle we’re engaged in.
Everyone with any influence over the appointment needs to see this and realise the battle we’re engaged in.
Reposted by Stephen Kinsella
the right winger who was appointed to lead the BBC in the hope of appeasing right wingers has been driven out by right wingers for not appeasing right wingers enough and the BBC has the chance to do the funniest thing ever
November 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
the right winger who was appointed to lead the BBC in the hope of appeasing right wingers has been driven out by right wingers for not appeasing right wingers enough and the BBC has the chance to do the funniest thing ever
Much like they got Capone for tax evasion.
That ambivalent feeling when someone you don't like resigns (yay) but for the wrong reason (gah)
www.thetimes.com/article/b56c...
www.thetimes.com/article/b56c...
Tim Davie quits as BBC director-general
The corporation has faced accusations of bias after broadcasting a doctored clip of a speech by President Trump
www.thetimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Much like they got Capone for tax evasion.
Sandra Bullock was born in 1964. So if she had decided to follow me on here, it feels unlikely she would be doing so from a sandrabullock58 account.
Still, you never know.
Still, you never know.
November 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Sandra Bullock was born in 1964. So if she had decided to follow me on here, it feels unlikely she would be doing so from a sandrabullock58 account.
Still, you never know.
Still, you never know.
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Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences.
They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
Hey @deathtospinach.bsky.social , you may have Keanu but Sandra Bullock just started following me here.
November 9, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Hey @deathtospinach.bsky.social , you may have Keanu but Sandra Bullock just started following me here.
November 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Well done everyone.
See you back here next year.
See you back here next year.
National Trust council elections saw a defeat for the Restore Trust campaign.
35k members voted to re-elect a slate of council candidates endorsed by the nominations committee
12k - 13.5k voted for candidates on Restore Trust slate
Non-slate candidated
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
35k members voted to re-elect a slate of council candidates endorsed by the nominations committee
12k - 13.5k voted for candidates on Restore Trust slate
Non-slate candidated
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
Voting results from the AGM
Read about the National Trust's 2025 Annual General Meeting and the results from the day.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
November 9, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Well done everyone.
See you back here next year.
See you back here next year.
Just a few hours to go until this.
Next Saturday! Join award winning novelist @naomialderman.bsky.social and the BBC’s first disinformation and social media correspondent @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social in conversation with @stephenstroud.bsky.social as they discuss how to navigate the online world: the good, the bad and the ugly.
November 8, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Just a few hours to go until this.