Tom McGrath
@tsjmcgrath.co.uk
Tech policy person. Have also written about tax and ramble about Doctor Who. He/they. Bi.
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The New World asked me to speak to some British trans women about what life has been like for them over the past few years - here's what they had to say, in their own words: www.thenewworld.co.uk/marie-le-con...
January 21, 2026 at 9:38 AM
The New World asked me to speak to some British trans women about what life has been like for them over the past few years - here's what they had to say, in their own words: www.thenewworld.co.uk/marie-le-con...
can’t help but worry that all the world’s problems are due to us not taking our Christmas tree down before the Epiphany
January 19, 2026 at 10:53 PM
can’t help but worry that all the world’s problems are due to us not taking our Christmas tree down before the Epiphany
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms was actually really fun, and the (apparent?) theme music is gorgeous
January 19, 2026 at 10:33 PM
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms was actually really fun, and the (apparent?) theme music is gorgeous
“I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace.”
January 19, 2026 at 8:38 PM
“I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace.”
Bluesky — I’m trying to listen to a different album each day this year. Send me your recommendations!
I first did this in 2022 and it helped me to broaden my music taste so much
I first did this in 2022 and it helped me to broaden my music taste so much
January 17, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Bluesky — I’m trying to listen to a different album each day this year. Send me your recommendations!
I first did this in 2022 and it helped me to broaden my music taste so much
I first did this in 2022 and it helped me to broaden my music taste so much
Is it necessary to watch 28 Days/Weeks Later to watch Years and The Bone Temple? Kinda intrigued but don’t know if I’ll have time to watch them all whilst it’s in cinemas
January 13, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Is it necessary to watch 28 Days/Weeks Later to watch Years and The Bone Temple? Kinda intrigued but don’t know if I’ll have time to watch them all whilst it’s in cinemas
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We've launched an investigation into X over Grok sexualised imagery.
We've opened a formal investigation into X under the Online Safety Act, to determine whether it has complied with its duties to protect people in the UK from content that is illegal in the UK.
🔗 www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safet...
We've opened a formal investigation into X under the Online Safety Act, to determine whether it has complied with its duties to protect people in the UK from content that is illegal in the UK.
🔗 www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safet...
January 12, 2026 at 11:50 AM
We've launched an investigation into X over Grok sexualised imagery.
We've opened a formal investigation into X under the Online Safety Act, to determine whether it has complied with its duties to protect people in the UK from content that is illegal in the UK.
🔗 www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safet...
We've opened a formal investigation into X under the Online Safety Act, to determine whether it has complied with its duties to protect people in the UK from content that is illegal in the UK.
🔗 www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safet...
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LIVING FOR JESSIE'S REACTIONS
January 9, 2026 at 8:28 PM
LIVING FOR JESSIE'S REACTIONS
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This is why we need to prioritise deicing pavements and cycleways. Kids could walk and cycle to school and @samfr.bsky.social, and many others would avoid trips to A&E. The lost productivity, NHS pressure and human costs of falls is immense.
Managed to break my shoulder in two places slipping on the ice this morning. Guess I'm going to have to learn to type one handed...
January 7, 2026 at 4:50 PM
This is why we need to prioritise deicing pavements and cycleways. Kids could walk and cycle to school and @samfr.bsky.social, and many others would avoid trips to A&E. The lost productivity, NHS pressure and human costs of falls is immense.
The BoJack Horseman finale was *perfect*
Given that apparently the Stranger Things finale was meh (idk, didn't watch it, just the scuttlebutt) and we're not that far removed from the disastrous GOT finale that retroactively made everyone have never cared about the show:
What's the *best* ending to a show you've ever seen? Quote/reply etc
What's the *best* ending to a show you've ever seen? Quote/reply etc
January 7, 2026 at 12:06 AM
The BoJack Horseman finale was *perfect*
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@baileytownsend.dev has some beginner level guides here too: marvins-guide.leaflet.pub
HItchhikers Guide to the Atmosphere
An Encyclopedia Galactica with various guides and writings to help you understand the atmosphere(atproto ecosystem).
marvins-guide.leaflet.pub
January 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
@baileytownsend.dev has some beginner level guides here too: marvins-guide.leaflet.pub
ATProto people, do you have any super, extremely beginner friendly tips for how I could get started with building something?
I have a relatively ambitious idea but extremely limited coding skills (and I do not want to “vibe code”)
I have a relatively ambitious idea but extremely limited coding skills (and I do not want to “vibe code”)
January 6, 2026 at 9:58 PM
ATProto people, do you have any super, extremely beginner friendly tips for how I could get started with building something?
I have a relatively ambitious idea but extremely limited coding skills (and I do not want to “vibe code”)
I have a relatively ambitious idea but extremely limited coding skills (and I do not want to “vibe code”)
Just to reiterate, no matter what the circumstances, there is never a need for an ‘Emergency Podcast’
January 3, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Just to reiterate, no matter what the circumstances, there is never a need for an ‘Emergency Podcast’
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now for the traditional eating of the christmas tree
December 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
now for the traditional eating of the christmas tree
A Doctor Who Christmas special should be a legal requirement. Not having one just feels wrong.
December 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
A Doctor Who Christmas special should be a legal requirement. Not having one just feels wrong.
Really hope that Rosalía performs LUX at the Royal Albert Hall
December 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Really hope that Rosalía performs LUX at the Royal Albert Hall
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this is an incredible and very touching story but unsure what the BBC felt those weird AI images added to it?
December 23, 2025 at 9:42 AM
this is an incredible and very touching story but unsure what the BBC felt those weird AI images added to it?
Saw that coming a mile off, but that episode was a significant improvement. Still think it could’ve used a sixth episode (and a less rushed release) to properly explore it though. #TheWarBetween
December 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Saw that coming a mile off, but that episode was a significant improvement. Still think it could’ve used a sixth episode (and a less rushed release) to properly explore it though. #TheWarBetween
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This entire weekend
December 15, 2025 at 3:58 AM
This entire weekend
okay so what exactly are “points” and why do they keep “failing”
December 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
okay so what exactly are “points” and why do they keep “failing”
About 6.5% of my gross salary goes towards paying off my student loan (undergrad and postgrad) — more than I pay in NI each month.
Spot on. The terms of the plan 2 loan are utterly usurious. Notably the budget has not frozen just the threshold for repayments at a marginal rate of 9%, dragging more and more graduates into it, but it also freezes the interest of those loans which is as much as 6.2%! Which is ridiculous!!
I'm constantly shocked (but not surprised) by how little we discuss the additional financial burden placed on young people by the Clegg-Cameron student loan regime.
@rmcunliffe.bsky.social is one of the few journalists who brings it up continuously - once again in the wake of the budget 👇
@rmcunliffe.bsky.social is one of the few journalists who brings it up continuously - once again in the wake of the budget 👇
November 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
About 6.5% of my gross salary goes towards paying off my student loan (undergrad and postgrad) — more than I pay in NI each month.
what a wonderful tie
November 13, 2025 at 11:06 AM
what a wonderful tie