Deel Reel
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The “growth plan” for Brexit was that it would “unleash” UK from the “shackles” of EU.
And therein is the clue why there has been no growth.
The plan was no more substantial than vivid words deployed in some newspaper column or political speech.
Flimsy boosterish rhetoric, and nothing more.
And therein is the clue why there has been no growth.
The plan was no more substantial than vivid words deployed in some newspaper column or political speech.
Flimsy boosterish rhetoric, and nothing more.
January 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The “growth plan” for Brexit was that it would “unleash” UK from the “shackles” of EU.
And therein is the clue why there has been no growth.
The plan was no more substantial than vivid words deployed in some newspaper column or political speech.
Flimsy boosterish rhetoric, and nothing more.
And therein is the clue why there has been no growth.
The plan was no more substantial than vivid words deployed in some newspaper column or political speech.
Flimsy boosterish rhetoric, and nothing more.
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There are around 10k private school kids in Edinburgh.
51 have moved to state schools in January.
As I've repeatedly said the effects of VAT on fees are going to be minimal.
www.thetimes.com/article/ab42...
51 have moved to state schools in January.
As I've repeatedly said the effects of VAT on fees are going to be minimal.
www.thetimes.com/article/ab42...
VAT on private school fees puts Edinburgh state schools at capacity
Majority of the capital’s 15 private schools are understood to have lost pupils, dispersed to state schools throughout the city
www.thetimes.com
January 17, 2025 at 9:11 AM
There are around 10k private school kids in Edinburgh.
51 have moved to state schools in January.
As I've repeatedly said the effects of VAT on fees are going to be minimal.
www.thetimes.com/article/ab42...
51 have moved to state schools in January.
As I've repeatedly said the effects of VAT on fees are going to be minimal.
www.thetimes.com/article/ab42...
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Fed up with Meta? Avoiding Instagram or Facebook isn’t enough to stop Meta from harvesting and profiting from your private information. Here’s how to limit Meta’s ability to monetize your personal data.
Mad at Meta? Don't Let Them Collect and Monetize Your Personal Data
If you’re fed up with Meta right now, you’re not alone. Meta tracks you across millions of websites and apps and its business model relies on your data. If you want to limit Meta’s ability to collect ...
www.eff.org
January 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Fed up with Meta? Avoiding Instagram or Facebook isn’t enough to stop Meta from harvesting and profiting from your private information. Here’s how to limit Meta’s ability to monetize your personal data.
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friendly reminder that HIV doesn’t care what your sexual orientation or religious beliefs are
January 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
friendly reminder that HIV doesn’t care what your sexual orientation or religious beliefs are
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With extreme weather events increasing in frequency, including flooding in the UK, it's time to release nature's ally: beavers.
So says Knepp's lead ecologist, Matt Phelps. Read his blog. 👀🦫
knepp.co.uk/2025/01/its-...
So says Knepp's lead ecologist, Matt Phelps. Read his blog. 👀🦫
knepp.co.uk/2025/01/its-...
It’s time to unplug the dam for beavers - Knepp
Matt Phelps | Lead Ecologist As is becoming increasingly familiar in the depths of winter, recent news headlines have been dominated by the impacts of flooding: stranded school children, sodden homes ...
knepp.co.uk
January 13, 2025 at 8:55 AM
With extreme weather events increasing in frequency, including flooding in the UK, it's time to release nature's ally: beavers.
So says Knepp's lead ecologist, Matt Phelps. Read his blog. 👀🦫
knepp.co.uk/2025/01/its-...
So says Knepp's lead ecologist, Matt Phelps. Read his blog. 👀🦫
knepp.co.uk/2025/01/its-...
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Israeli forces continue to bombard Gaza, and attack Lebanon after the Lebanese gov't filed a UN complaint over ceasefire violations.
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January 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Israeli forces continue to bombard Gaza, and attack Lebanon after the Lebanese gov't filed a UN complaint over ceasefire violations.
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Contrast media treatment of trade federations or business organisations with workers' unions: The former is afforded gravitas, data/anecdotes taken at face value, leadership's harmony with members never questioned, while unions are a-priori suspicious, byzantine and bending facts to suit agenda. 1/2
January 13, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Contrast media treatment of trade federations or business organisations with workers' unions: The former is afforded gravitas, data/anecdotes taken at face value, leadership's harmony with members never questioned, while unions are a-priori suspicious, byzantine and bending facts to suit agenda. 1/2
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Belatedly caught up with @danhancox.bsky.social’s excellent piece on the last days of Walter Benjamin on.ft.com/3Pxu8Cc
The last days of Walter Benjamin
[FREE TO READ] Hounded by the Nazis, the great philosopher took his life in 1940, leaving several mysteries unanswered
on.ft.com
January 13, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Belatedly caught up with @danhancox.bsky.social’s excellent piece on the last days of Walter Benjamin on.ft.com/3Pxu8Cc
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"Yoav Gallant ... has admitted in private that the IDF no longer has a military purpose in Gaza."
As I've mentioned a few times now, in that context, I don't see how the law of proportionality can apply to the kinds of strikes Israel is conducting now, if it ever did.
As I've mentioned a few times now, in that context, I don't see how the law of proportionality can apply to the kinds of strikes Israel is conducting now, if it ever did.
From inside an obliterated Gaza, gunfire not a ceasefire
In north Gaza the IDF is now facing “a bitter guerrilla war”
www.economist.com
January 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
"Yoav Gallant ... has admitted in private that the IDF no longer has a military purpose in Gaza."
As I've mentioned a few times now, in that context, I don't see how the law of proportionality can apply to the kinds of strikes Israel is conducting now, if it ever did.
As I've mentioned a few times now, in that context, I don't see how the law of proportionality can apply to the kinds of strikes Israel is conducting now, if it ever did.
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Some people in recent days have alleged a ‘cover-up’ over the grooming & rape of hundreds of young girls in predominantly northern UK towns, leading to calls for a ‘national’ public inquiry into child sexual exploitation
FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…
FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…
January 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Some people in recent days have alleged a ‘cover-up’ over the grooming & rape of hundreds of young girls in predominantly northern UK towns, leading to calls for a ‘national’ public inquiry into child sexual exploitation
FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…
FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…
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This is not journalism. The next elections are more than four years away. The Times‘ relentless anti- Labour campaign is tiring and doesn’t help anybody in Britain.
January 2, 2025 at 7:12 AM
This is not journalism. The next elections are more than four years away. The Times‘ relentless anti- Labour campaign is tiring and doesn’t help anybody in Britain.
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Both birds are great improvisers – the John Coltrane and Wynton Marsalis of the bird world.
Dusk is a brilliant time to listen out for blackbirds. They’ll carry on for ages, singing their hearts out from the top of a tree. With any luck you’ll hear several giving it large at the same time.
Dusk is a brilliant time to listen out for blackbirds. They’ll carry on for ages, singing their hearts out from the top of a tree. With any luck you’ll hear several giving it large at the same time.
January 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Both birds are great improvisers – the John Coltrane and Wynton Marsalis of the bird world.
Dusk is a brilliant time to listen out for blackbirds. They’ll carry on for ages, singing their hearts out from the top of a tree. With any luck you’ll hear several giving it large at the same time.
Dusk is a brilliant time to listen out for blackbirds. They’ll carry on for ages, singing their hearts out from the top of a tree. With any luck you’ll hear several giving it large at the same time.
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Spectator published a pro-AfD piece by Douglas Murray some years back. Matt Goodwin endorsed the AfD last week .
December 29, 2024 at 9:27 AM
Spectator published a pro-AfD piece by Douglas Murray some years back. Matt Goodwin endorsed the AfD last week .
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High profile papers claiming to have found harms in COVID mRNA and HPV vaccines clinical trials are likely erroneous - in new paper, I look at how if you start with a conclusion, you can torture false confessions with dodgy statistical choices..
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
December 27, 2024 at 9:12 AM
High profile papers claiming to have found harms in COVID mRNA and HPV vaccines clinical trials are likely erroneous - in new paper, I look at how if you start with a conclusion, you can torture false confessions with dodgy statistical choices..
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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We’re burning the planet for this 🤷♂️
December 27, 2024 at 7:25 AM
We’re burning the planet for this 🤷♂️
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Reform MPs are already drawing significant funds from Elon Musk, through his website as part of its “creators” program.
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/18/t...
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/18/t...
The Reform UK MPs Already Being Bankrolled by Elon Musk
Nigel Farage is already benefiting financially thanks to the billionaire owner of X
bylinetimes.com
December 18, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Reform MPs are already drawing significant funds from Elon Musk, through his website as part of its “creators” program.
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/18/t...
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/18/t...
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THESE days, I hear a lot from readers who've subscribed to support our coverage on the situation in #Gaza.
The National has been a consistent voice in the UK media – calling for an end to Israel's assault on Palestine, with humanitarianism at the heart of our work. @scotnational.bsky.social
The National has been a consistent voice in the UK media – calling for an end to Israel's assault on Palestine, with humanitarianism at the heart of our work. @scotnational.bsky.social
We're donating to Medical Aid for Palestinians on behalf of our new subscribers
THESE days, I hear a lot from readers who've subscribed to support our coverage on the situation in Gaza ...
www.thenational.scot
December 19, 2024 at 9:23 AM
THESE days, I hear a lot from readers who've subscribed to support our coverage on the situation in #Gaza.
The National has been a consistent voice in the UK media – calling for an end to Israel's assault on Palestine, with humanitarianism at the heart of our work. @scotnational.bsky.social
The National has been a consistent voice in the UK media – calling for an end to Israel's assault on Palestine, with humanitarianism at the heart of our work. @scotnational.bsky.social
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If someone wishes you "happy holidays," it doesn't mean they hate Christmas. They're simply acknowledging that there are *many* sacred observances that take place this month, including the anniversary of Muntadhar al-Zaidi throwing a shoe at George W Bush on this date in 2008.
December 14, 2024 at 9:50 AM
If someone wishes you "happy holidays," it doesn't mean they hate Christmas. They're simply acknowledging that there are *many* sacred observances that take place this month, including the anniversary of Muntadhar al-Zaidi throwing a shoe at George W Bush on this date in 2008.
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@thenation.com published my op-ed about the killing of my brother Chef Mahmoud www.thenation.com/article/worl...
My Brother Chef Mahmoud Almadhoun Died Because He Fed Gaza’s Starving Citizens
His killing by Israel sent a chilling message that no one is safe, including humanitarians who stand in the way of Gaza’s erasure.
www.thenation.com
December 11, 2024 at 9:13 PM
@thenation.com published my op-ed about the killing of my brother Chef Mahmoud www.thenation.com/article/worl...
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“Leaked documents show the extent of collaboration between the pro-Israel legal advocacy group UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) and the Israeli Government, in their attempt to “counter” the work of human rights organisations”
Israeli Government Lashes Out at ICC as Leaked Documents Reveal Secret Links to UK Lobby Group
The International Criminal Court is under enormous pressure to drop its arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
bylinetimes.com
December 10, 2024 at 5:32 PM
“Leaked documents show the extent of collaboration between the pro-Israel legal advocacy group UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) and the Israeli Government, in their attempt to “counter” the work of human rights organisations”
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"And once you come to this conclusion you cannot remain silent."
Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)
youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as
Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)
youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as
Yes, it's a genocide
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
youtu.be
December 4, 2024 at 2:26 PM
"And once you come to this conclusion you cannot remain silent."
Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)
youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as
Location: Parliament Square, London (sound on)
youtu.be/WMwqhdVV5as
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December 5, 2024 at 1:44 PM
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This was from June. He’s probably richer now.
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is now worth an estimated $4.9 billion—making him richer than any musician in history.
Yes, even the musicians on Forbes’ billionaire list that includes Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Jay-Z. www.digitalmusicnews.com/2024/06/26/s...
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is now worth an estimated $4.9 billion—making him richer than any musician in history.
Yes, even the musicians on Forbes’ billionaire list that includes Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Jay-Z. www.digitalmusicnews.com/2024/06/26/s...
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek Is Richer Than Any Musician in History
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has a net worth of $4.9 billion, making him worth more than any musician in history—including billionaire Taylor Swift.
www.digitalmusicnews.com
December 5, 2024 at 10:44 PM
This was from June. He’s probably richer now.
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is now worth an estimated $4.9 billion—making him richer than any musician in history.
Yes, even the musicians on Forbes’ billionaire list that includes Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Jay-Z. www.digitalmusicnews.com/2024/06/26/s...
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is now worth an estimated $4.9 billion—making him richer than any musician in history.
Yes, even the musicians on Forbes’ billionaire list that includes Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Jay-Z. www.digitalmusicnews.com/2024/06/26/s...
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Dire stuff from the Sunday Times. It would be funny, if the paper didn't have the influence it does. Via Private Eye
December 6, 2024 at 7:58 AM
Dire stuff from the Sunday Times. It would be funny, if the paper didn't have the influence it does. Via Private Eye