Richard Woodcock
@zedwally.bsky.social
Old ex-academic, musician, crosswords, curious.
https://unclewallyandunclesteve.bandcamp.com
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We recently published a lesser known article by David Graeber written in 2013 called - Buncombe.
Here is the piece and an extract.
davidgraeber.org/articles/bun...
Here is the piece and an extract.
davidgraeber.org/articles/bun...
November 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
We recently published a lesser known article by David Graeber written in 2013 called - Buncombe.
Here is the piece and an extract.
davidgraeber.org/articles/bun...
Here is the piece and an extract.
davidgraeber.org/articles/bun...
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No, Fiona Bruce. The conclusions of the Covid inquiry are not Baroness Hallett’s ‘opinion’ - they’re the conclusions of the inquiry. #bbcqt
November 20, 2025 at 11:31 PM
No, Fiona Bruce. The conclusions of the Covid inquiry are not Baroness Hallett’s ‘opinion’ - they’re the conclusions of the inquiry. #bbcqt
This is so necessary - please sign and share. actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
Petition to Democracy Minister
First Past The Post undermines our politics.
It leaves most of us with MPs we didn't vote for, and keeps delivering results that don't represent public opinion.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chan...
actionnetwork.org
November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This is so necessary - please sign and share. actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
What a surprise - from today’s New York Times..
November 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
What a surprise - from today’s New York Times..
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
The final paragraph of this piece makes a crucial point - frightening.
The final paragraph of this piece makes a crucial point - frightening.
Authoritarian echoes: how America is mirroring Egypt and Russia
**Guest post**: A US veteran’s perspective on the erosion of US democracy and the urgency of the 2026 midterms
open.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
The final paragraph of this piece makes a crucial point - frightening.
The final paragraph of this piece makes a crucial point - frightening.
Why do I suddenly keep seeing the term "pitch-rolling"? It seems like it's only appeared in recent months. I wish someone would pull the stumps on it. #news #budget2025
November 19, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Why do I suddenly keep seeing the term "pitch-rolling"? It seems like it's only appeared in recent months. I wish someone would pull the stumps on it. #news #budget2025
More decent, common sense from Robin Lustig: open.substack.com/pub/robinlus...
Cruel, immoral, inhumane ...
For the Labour party to pander to racism instead of confronting it is a disgrace.
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
More decent, common sense from Robin Lustig: open.substack.com/pub/robinlus...
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Donald Trump destroyed public service broadcasting in the US - it's little surprise Nigel Farage wants to do the same thing here.
Trump’s America, don’t let it become Farage’s Britain.
Trump’s America, don’t let it become Farage’s Britain.
November 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Donald Trump destroyed public service broadcasting in the US - it's little surprise Nigel Farage wants to do the same thing here.
Trump’s America, don’t let it become Farage’s Britain.
Trump’s America, don’t let it become Farage’s Britain.
Excellent as always - Stewart Lee's writing for The Nerve feels more direct than his previous work for The Observer, and it's all the better for it.
Traitors on the inside, Trump on the outside ... who’d want to run the BBC now? Actually, I would
This week’s column by Stewart Lee
www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-le...
This week’s column by Stewart Lee
www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-le...
November 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Excellent as always - Stewart Lee's writing for The Nerve feels more direct than his previous work for The Observer, and it's all the better for it.
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This is the real threat to BBC impartiality. A weekend read by me setting the shambles of the last fortnight in proper context www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
The real threat to BBC impartiality
The BBC has suffered a week of mistakes, resignations and the threat of a $1bn lawsuit. But the biggest risks of bias are in the boardroom, not the ne...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 9:31 AM
This is the real threat to BBC impartiality. A weekend read by me setting the shambles of the last fortnight in proper context www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
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I think this is the first time I've EVER heard a politician speak the unflinching truth like this instead of cowardly skirting round the issue.
In so doing, @zackpolanski.bsky.social speaks up for all those groups threatened by Trump's actions.
We need far more of this courage in politics.
In so doing, @zackpolanski.bsky.social speaks up for all those groups threatened by Trump's actions.
We need far more of this courage in politics.
Zack Polanski on President Trump, "It's difficult to call him anything other than a fool"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
November 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I think this is the first time I've EVER heard a politician speak the unflinching truth like this instead of cowardly skirting round the issue.
In so doing, @zackpolanski.bsky.social speaks up for all those groups threatened by Trump's actions.
We need far more of this courage in politics.
In so doing, @zackpolanski.bsky.social speaks up for all those groups threatened by Trump's actions.
We need far more of this courage in politics.
We should think seriously about how attitudes to politics and politicians have deteriorated since the advent of social media (not to mention 24-hour news). #bbcqt
November 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
We should think seriously about how attitudes to politics and politicians have deteriorated since the advent of social media (not to mention 24-hour news). #bbcqt
Interesting, thorough.
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
The Prescott memo flunks the impartiality test | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Interesting, thorough.
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
From today’s Guardian. Meanwhile, small music venues and less-known musicians struggle to keep going.
November 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
From today’s Guardian. Meanwhile, small music venues and less-known musicians struggle to keep going.
Bang on - this is serious. open.substack.com/pub/martha6j...
This is public life in 2025, who would volunteer?
Why the BBC crisis is not just a reflection of some bad editorial decisions and why it matters
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Bang on - this is serious. open.substack.com/pub/martha6j...
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The days of two big parties are over
Welcome to 21st-century politics: a bitter revolt against power that will consume Labour and the Tories | John Harris
A mood of turbulence and insurgency against the two main parties has been building for years, says Guardian columnist John Harris
buff.ly
November 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The days of two big parties are over
Important piece from the courageous Prof Christina Pagel: open.substack.com/pub/christin...
Information underpins Democracy – why the BBC must be defended
Recent events at the BBC have wide-reaching implications for our democracy - and the sooner we realise it, the better
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Important piece from the courageous Prof Christina Pagel: open.substack.com/pub/christin...
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The CURRENT sitting MP for Clacton earns £511,000 as a presenter for GB News and took £281,000 as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The CURRENT sitting MP for Clacton earns £511,000 as a presenter for GB News and took £281,000 as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
(Gulp) - what's the matter with these people? open.substack.com/pub/bylinesu...
GB News Calls For Trump's America to 'Save Britain’
GB News’ new show broadcast live from the US features non-stop praise for Donald Trump – with the channel’s co-owner begging ‘MAGA’ politicians to save the UK, reports Josiah Mortimer
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
(Gulp) - what's the matter with these people? open.substack.com/pub/bylinesu...
Good piece about the BBC crisis from Robin Lustig: open.substack.com/pub/robinlus...
BBC: was it a coup?
This is a moment of extreme danger after years of relentless attacks from the Right
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Good piece about the BBC crisis from Robin Lustig: open.substack.com/pub/robinlus...
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Note that still in post at the BBC is Robbie Gibb, who helped set up GB News, and John McAndrew, formerly director of news and programmes at GB News.
November 10, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Note that still in post at the BBC is Robbie Gibb, who helped set up GB News, and John McAndrew, formerly director of news and programmes at GB News.
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Like why would the bbc need to ‘balance’ its cover of the US in this way?
When the BBC covers, say, Xi critically should it also run a programme dedicated to the CCP’s achievements?
When the BBC covers, say, Xi critically should it also run a programme dedicated to the CCP’s achievements?
November 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Like why would the bbc need to ‘balance’ its cover of the US in this way?
When the BBC covers, say, Xi critically should it also run a programme dedicated to the CCP’s achievements?
When the BBC covers, say, Xi critically should it also run a programme dedicated to the CCP’s achievements?
This was not much more than a routine edit - a ridiculous over-reaction.
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign over Trump documentary edit - BBC News
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign over Trump documentary edit - BBC News
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign over Trump documentary edit
Davie says
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
This was not much more than a routine edit - a ridiculous over-reaction.
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign over Trump documentary edit - BBC News
BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign over Trump documentary edit - BBC News
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🔀 With politics fragmenting, leading academics are warning First Past the Post risks plunging the UK into chaos at the next general election
🤝 The Government and all parties have an opportunity to get a grip on this risk to our national stability
👉 We need a National Commission on Electoral Reform
🤝 The Government and all parties have an opportunity to get a grip on this risk to our national stability
👉 We need a National Commission on Electoral Reform
Ed Davey wants to 'work with government' on electoral reform - BBC News
The Liberal Democrat leader backs replacing first-past-the-post with proportional representation.
www.bbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:39 AM
🔀 With politics fragmenting, leading academics are warning First Past the Post risks plunging the UK into chaos at the next general election
🤝 The Government and all parties have an opportunity to get a grip on this risk to our national stability
👉 We need a National Commission on Electoral Reform
🤝 The Government and all parties have an opportunity to get a grip on this risk to our national stability
👉 We need a National Commission on Electoral Reform
This suggestion by Kemi Badenoch is ridiculous - the BBC and other broadcasters routinely edit Trump's rambling speeches to make him appear vaguely coherent. This is just one of hundreds of such instances.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Kemi Badenoch calls for sackings at BBC over Panorama's edited Donald Trump speech
An episode of Panorama is accused of misleading viewers with its editing of a speech by Donald Trump.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
This suggestion by Kemi Badenoch is ridiculous - the BBC and other broadcasters routinely edit Trump's rambling speeches to make him appear vaguely coherent. This is just one of hundreds of such instances.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...