Andy Fenton
@andypfenton.bsky.social
Interim and Consultant CIO/CTO in the UK not-for-profit sector. Fellow of the British Computer Society (BCS), Exec Committee member of BCS IT Leaders Forum, Former CIO of The British Heart Foundation.
On a mission to improve IT Leadership.
On a mission to improve IT Leadership.
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Important to realise the growing white nationalist “London has fallen” rhetoric is targeted at non-Londoners and does need refuting. A woman in our village told me confidently she expected I wouldn’t be going to London so much now everyone was being stabbed by immigrants and was implacable in this.
I wonder what Londoners know that the rest of the country don’t?
January 11, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Important to realise the growing white nationalist “London has fallen” rhetoric is targeted at non-Londoners and does need refuting. A woman in our village told me confidently she expected I wouldn’t be going to London so much now everyone was being stabbed by immigrants and was implacable in this.
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By recognising children’s equal right to live free from violence, it sets a clear line and shifts attitudes – and protects children where there was no protection before. England and Northern Ireland should follow Wales, and finally enact a ban on hitting children. humanists.uk/2026/01/06/t...
January 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM
By recognising children’s equal right to live free from violence, it sets a clear line and shifts attitudes – and protects children where there was no protection before. England and Northern Ireland should follow Wales, and finally enact a ban on hitting children. humanists.uk/2026/01/06/t...
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🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Please remember this in 2026 when Nigel Farage tells you we must leave the ECHR to control our borders
Please remember this in 2026 when Nigel Farage tells you we must leave the ECHR to control our borders
Human rights are universal - politicians may not always find them politically convenient but it shouldn’t fall to any government to say who those rights should & should not apply to. Because none of us then has rights, just privileges that can be taken away by those in power
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The government won’t achieve ‘decency’ over ‘division’ by trying to be Reform Lite
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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December 31, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🚨 “Can I tell you how many times in the last 45 years the European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the UK when it comes to deporting people from this country - only 13 times - in 45 years”
Please remember this in 2026 when Nigel Farage tells you we must leave the ECHR to control our borders
Please remember this in 2026 when Nigel Farage tells you we must leave the ECHR to control our borders
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How does Moscow view Donald Trump at the end of 2025? One Russian paper today: “The US leader’s philosophy is closer to the values of Russia’s president, not the politicians of the Old World…he sees Europe as a liberal stronghold to be destroyed…” #ReadingRussia youtu.be/7EwZNk6KgHU
"Russian industry has entered a perfect storm" warns Russian paper.
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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December 29, 2025 at 7:44 AM
How does Moscow view Donald Trump at the end of 2025? One Russian paper today: “The US leader’s philosophy is closer to the values of Russia’s president, not the politicians of the Old World…he sees Europe as a liberal stronghold to be destroyed…” #ReadingRussia youtu.be/7EwZNk6KgHU
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Love a good end of year summary. Thanks @mrjamesob.bsky.social for getting us through an almost unbearable 2025. @lbc.co.uk
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James O'Brien reacts to his best bits from 2025 | LBC
YouTube video by LBC
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December 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Love a good end of year summary. Thanks @mrjamesob.bsky.social for getting us through an almost unbearable 2025. @lbc.co.uk
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Born #OnThisDay in 1780 was the polymath Mary Somerville. She was the first woman to have a paper read to and published by the Royal Society with her paper on the relationship between light and magnetism, and she in fact inspired the coining of the word 'scientist' itself. #WomenInSTEM
December 26, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Born #OnThisDay in 1780 was the polymath Mary Somerville. She was the first woman to have a paper read to and published by the Royal Society with her paper on the relationship between light and magnetism, and she in fact inspired the coining of the word 'scientist' itself. #WomenInSTEM
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Landmark news: it's been recommended that reformed, inclusive Religious Education be added to the National Curriculum in England – with a full expert review of its content to follow. humanists.uk/2025/11/05/s...
Success! RE to be added to the National Curriculum
Reformed subject expected to be fully inclusive of humanism.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Landmark news: it's been recommended that reformed, inclusive Religious Education be added to the National Curriculum in England – with a full expert review of its content to follow. humanists.uk/2025/11/05/s...
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Reminder: Here's what Nigel Farage tried to take away from you this week...
October 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Reminder: Here's what Nigel Farage tried to take away from you this week...
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Nigel Farage again today calling for the UK to leave the ECHR
The European Convention on Human Rights PROTECTS US ALL
WE MUST PROTECT IT, NOT LEAVE IT
The European Convention on Human Rights PROTECTS US ALL
WE MUST PROTECT IT, NOT LEAVE IT
“The European Convention on Human Rights protects us all. The rights within it are the reason why families devastated by disasters like Hillsborough could demand justice, why victims of abuse can seek safety, & why disabled people are treated with dignity in care
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🚨UK will leave the ECHR if Tories win next election Kemi Badenoch has announced
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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October 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Nigel Farage again today calling for the UK to leave the ECHR
The European Convention on Human Rights PROTECTS US ALL
WE MUST PROTECT IT, NOT LEAVE IT
The European Convention on Human Rights PROTECTS US ALL
WE MUST PROTECT IT, NOT LEAVE IT
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Judgement due today in the case of a man who burned a Quran in an act of political protest. The right to express oneself – even clumsily or offensively – is a cornerstone of a free, democratic society. That's why the NSS is backing Hamit Coskun's appeal.
www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2025...
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Why we’re defending Hamit Coskun – and why it matters
Ahead of this week's appeal hearing, Stephen Evans says the NSS is supporting Hamit Coskun – not to defend his actions, but to defend the vital principle that free speech must include the right to off...
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October 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Judgement due today in the case of a man who burned a Quran in an act of political protest. The right to express oneself – even clumsily or offensively – is a cornerstone of a free, democratic society. That's why the NSS is backing Hamit Coskun's appeal.
www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2025...
www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2025...
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The UK achieved measles elimination status in 2016 and 2017, but lost it in 2018. This week, reports emerged of a child dying from measles in Liverpool, as cases continue to surge across the region. Devastating. Preventable. Vaccinate.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Parents urged to get children vaccinated after measles death in Liverpool
Child reportedly died at Alder Hey hospital amid surge of measles cases in city
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July 14, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The UK achieved measles elimination status in 2016 and 2017, but lost it in 2018. This week, reports emerged of a child dying from measles in Liverpool, as cases continue to surge across the region. Devastating. Preventable. Vaccinate.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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The U.S. pressured Ukraine to withdraw its European-backed U.N. resolution demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine.
But Ukraine refused to pull its draft resolution.
So the US voted... with Russia, Iran, Israel & North Korea... against Ukraine.
Now read that again.
But Ukraine refused to pull its draft resolution.
So the US voted... with Russia, Iran, Israel & North Korea... against Ukraine.
Now read that again.
US pressures Ukraine to nix its UN resolution demanding Russian forces withdraw
The U.S. has pressured Ukraine to withdraw its European-backed U.N. resolution demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine in favor of an American proposal that doesn't mention Mo...
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February 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The U.S. pressured Ukraine to withdraw its European-backed U.N. resolution demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine.
But Ukraine refused to pull its draft resolution.
So the US voted... with Russia, Iran, Israel & North Korea... against Ukraine.
Now read that again.
But Ukraine refused to pull its draft resolution.
So the US voted... with Russia, Iran, Israel & North Korea... against Ukraine.
Now read that again.
As Musk would say: Interesting: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Young people are abandoning democracy for dictators. I can understand their despair | Owen Jones
Fascism in power in the 1930s brought the world to genocidal war. But memories have faded, as has the stigma attached to the far-right – and that’s dangerous, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
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January 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
As Musk would say: Interesting: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Unlike his colleagues at the BBC, Nick Robinson has it in him to hold politicians to account. Wish he'd use it more.
Kuenssberg and Chris Mason don't.
Kuenssberg and Chris Mason don't.
Here is the key section of that train wreck of an interview by Robert Jenrick on #r4today.
Robinson: Did you raise it when you were Home Office minister?
Jenrick: We talked about it... I wasn't... My portfolio... But we talked about it.
Only a minute, if you can bear it. ~AA
Robinson: Did you raise it when you were Home Office minister?
Jenrick: We talked about it... I wasn't... My portfolio... But we talked about it.
Only a minute, if you can bear it. ~AA
January 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Unlike his colleagues at the BBC, Nick Robinson has it in him to hold politicians to account. Wish he'd use it more.
Kuenssberg and Chris Mason don't.
Kuenssberg and Chris Mason don't.
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Elon’s estranged daughter has re-entered the chat……..hilarious 😎👏👏👏👏
January 11, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Elon’s estranged daughter has re-entered the chat……..hilarious 😎👏👏👏👏
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New
The coming battle between social media and the state
Behind the alignment of X and Meta with Trump is a cold business logic — and a position of weakness rather than strength
By me, in todays @financialtimes.com
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The coming battle between social media and the state
Behind the alignment of X and Meta with Trump is a cold business logic — and a position of weakness rather than strength
By me, in todays @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/917c...
January 11, 2025 at 6:18 AM
New
The coming battle between social media and the state
Behind the alignment of X and Meta with Trump is a cold business logic — and a position of weakness rather than strength
By me, in todays @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/917c...
The coming battle between social media and the state
Behind the alignment of X and Meta with Trump is a cold business logic — and a position of weakness rather than strength
By me, in todays @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/917c...
My move from X is complete and I have just deactivated my X account, 15 years after creating it. I tried to stay in the interests of free speech and varied viewpoints, but it's clear that the platform is about right-wing lie incubation nowadays.
I hope to have a more balanced experienced here... 😀
I hope to have a more balanced experienced here... 😀
January 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
My move from X is complete and I have just deactivated my X account, 15 years after creating it. I tried to stay in the interests of free speech and varied viewpoints, but it's clear that the platform is about right-wing lie incubation nowadays.
I hope to have a more balanced experienced here... 😀
I hope to have a more balanced experienced here... 😀
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BBC Verify has examined a 24 hour snapshot of Elon Musks timeline and found a wave of misinformation amplified in the posts.
The BBC's Analysis editor examines one day on the platform for the owner of X
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The BBC's Analysis editor examines one day on the platform for the owner of X
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Ros Atkins on...24 hours on Elon Musk's X timeline
The BBC's Analysis editor, Ros Atkins, investigates Elon Musk's recent posts on X about grooming gangs - and looks at how one day unfolded on his timeline.
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January 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
BBC Verify has examined a 24 hour snapshot of Elon Musks timeline and found a wave of misinformation amplified in the posts.
The BBC's Analysis editor examines one day on the platform for the owner of X
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
The BBC's Analysis editor examines one day on the platform for the owner of X
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...