Clutchplate
clutchplate.bsky.social
Clutchplate
@clutchplate.bsky.social
Punk Rock, Politics,Science , tedious socialist and overall arbiter of what is or isnt funny.
part-time punctuator. partial AI
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
September 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Nigel Farage should apologise for his role in causing the small boat crisis, Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has demanded

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Nigel Farage slapped down for 'Brexit mistake' and given urgent demand
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey lashed out at Reform leader Nigel Farage, saying he should take responsibility for the UK losing a valuable return agreement with Europe
www.mirror.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
They are already asking the question if they are suggesting I should pay more tax now, to keep the Brexiters quiet. I don't think so..
"A second referendum on EU membership would be audacious, risky, and guaranteed to dominate the campaign. It would also give Labour something it desperately lacks: a defining, future-shaping offer."
August 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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"A second referendum on EU membership would be audacious, risky, and guaranteed to dominate the campaign. It would also give Labour something it desperately lacks: a defining, future-shaping offer."
August 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
There's a strong early Sunak Isaac Levido vibe coming out of No10 strategy centre.
May 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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“We are scientists and we are freaking out!”

A new short documentary, ‘Plan Z’, follows those who’ve turned to drastic measures to warn the public about climate change, risking a criminal record and their professional reputations.

1/4
April 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks

bylinetimes.com/2024/12/21/b...
The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks
The broadcaster provides an oversized platform for representatives from opaquely-funded libertarian lobby groups, says media academic Julian Petley
bylinetimes.com
January 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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This clickbait poll on Khan's knighthood was at 85/15, now it's down again to 73/27.

Set them straight. Link does not artificially inflate Express's traffic figures.

You can scroll down to see the results; no need to enter an email.

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Do you agree with Sadiq Khan’s knighthood?
xd.wayin.com
January 1, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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🔴The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks

The broadcaster provides an oversized platform for representatives from opaquely-funded libertarian lobby groups, says media academic Julian Petley

bylinetimes.com/2024/12/21/b...
The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks
The broadcaster provides an oversized platform for representatives from opaquely-funded libertarian lobby groups, says media academic Julian Petley
bylinetimes.com
December 21, 2024 at 1:03 PM
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With Nigel Farage back on Question Time and with around 300,000 reads in over 144 countries but still with no response from Question Time

Here's @docrussjackson.bsky.social's open letter to the BBC about widely held concerns about why bias on #bbcqt is not going away
@yorksbylines.bsky.social
An open letter to the BBC
Dr Russell Jackson, senior lecturer in communication and public relations at Sheffield Hallam University, writes to the BBC about Question Time
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 6, 2024 at 1:32 AM
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A superb letter to the Question Time production team. We will look back and realise, far too late, just how dangerous the bias was.
With Nigel Farage back on Question Time and with around 300,000 reads in over 144 countries but still with no response from Question Time

Here's @docrussjackson.bsky.social's open letter to the BBC about widely held concerns about why bias on #bbcqt is not going away
@yorksbylines.bsky.social
An open letter to the BBC
Dr Russell Jackson, senior lecturer in communication and public relations at Sheffield Hallam University, writes to the BBC about Question Time
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 7, 2024 at 7:58 AM
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November 15, 2024 at 12:37 PM
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‘At the last COP, fossil fuel lobbyists outnumbered representatives of scientific institutions, Indigenous communities and vulnerable nations’ C Figueres (ex UN) . We don’t have time for this corrupt and inept fiasco - we are being failed www.bbc.com/news/article...
COP29: UN climate talks 'no longer fit for purpose' say experts
Call for change comes after host country Azerbaijan's president calls oil and gas a 'gift of God'
www.bbc.com
November 15, 2024 at 7:29 AM
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🔴‘Donald Trump’s Election Means Reversing Brexit Is Now More Urgent Than Ever’

For the sake of Britain, Europe and humanity, it’s time for us to get back with the European team, argues @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social

bylinetimes.com/2024/11/15/d...
'Donald Trump's Election Means Reversing Brexit Is Now More Urgent Than Ever'
For the sake of Britain, Europe and humanity, it’s time for us to get back with the European team, argues Mike Galsworthy
bylinetimes.com
November 15, 2024 at 12:31 PM