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Which one is more English?
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Which one is more English?
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What a day to be teaching classes on Gramsci’s notion of political hegemony. Optimism of the will!! 👊🏻
November 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM
What a day to be teaching classes on Gramsci’s notion of political hegemony. Optimism of the will!! 👊🏻
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I wish I could show you all the joyous photos and videos being shared on Muslim and South Asian WhatsApp right now with people reacting to Mamdani's victory.
It's really beautiful and cathartic.
So many years of anti-Muslim bigotry, racism & hate.
And all those tears are now sugar for our chai.
It's really beautiful and cathartic.
So many years of anti-Muslim bigotry, racism & hate.
And all those tears are now sugar for our chai.
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
I wish I could show you all the joyous photos and videos being shared on Muslim and South Asian WhatsApp right now with people reacting to Mamdani's victory.
It's really beautiful and cathartic.
So many years of anti-Muslim bigotry, racism & hate.
And all those tears are now sugar for our chai.
It's really beautiful and cathartic.
So many years of anti-Muslim bigotry, racism & hate.
And all those tears are now sugar for our chai.
Reposted by Dr Catherine Preston
It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage gets an easy ride from the media. They give him as much airtime as he wants but never hold him to account for the damage he’s done.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
November 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It’s clear to anyone paying attention that Farage gets an easy ride from the media. They give him as much airtime as he wants but never hold him to account for the damage he’s done.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
So much of what’s broken in Britain is thanks to Nigel Farage.
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Post the good news when you see it…
By studying the process through which a soil bacterium naturally produces a well-known drug, scientists have discovered a powerful antibiotic that could help to fight drug-resistant infections
go.nature.com/4hJ4d7K
go.nature.com/4hJ4d7K
Powerful new antibiotic that can kill superbugs discovered in soil bacteria
Nature - Surprise discovery could pave the way for new treatments against drug-resistant infections.
go.nature.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Post the good news when you see it…
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ReformUK are relying on people remaining ignorant & resentful towards ppl on benefits.
There's plenty of that going on.
Here's some info for you ...
• The govt do not "dish out" cars. The cars are paid for by the disabled person, from their disability benefits.
Around 5% of Motability....
There's plenty of that going on.
Here's some info for you ...
• The govt do not "dish out" cars. The cars are paid for by the disabled person, from their disability benefits.
Around 5% of Motability....
November 3, 2025 at 5:27 AM
ReformUK are relying on people remaining ignorant & resentful towards ppl on benefits.
There's plenty of that going on.
Here's some info for you ...
• The govt do not "dish out" cars. The cars are paid for by the disabled person, from their disability benefits.
Around 5% of Motability....
There's plenty of that going on.
Here's some info for you ...
• The govt do not "dish out" cars. The cars are paid for by the disabled person, from their disability benefits.
Around 5% of Motability....
Reposted by Dr Catherine Preston
X, Grok, Musk cannot be trusted to provide reliable, accurate information. British government and MPs should not be on the platform.
I know this won't surprise anyone here but Musk's reprogrammed artificial intelligence is spreading misinformation about yesterday's attack on a train
November 2, 2025 at 10:21 PM
X, Grok, Musk cannot be trusted to provide reliable, accurate information. British government and MPs should not be on the platform.
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New - Harvey & Wheeler, the estate agents used by Rachel Reeves to rent out her property have apologised for an "oversight" after they did not apply for a licence on her behalf, having offered to do so.
October 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
New - Harvey & Wheeler, the estate agents used by Rachel Reeves to rent out her property have apologised for an "oversight" after they did not apply for a licence on her behalf, having offered to do so.
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@darrenpjones.bsky.social surely this isn't a sustainable position?
" Keir Starmer's spokesman says they "haven't seen" Elon Musk's demands for a civil war on the streets of Britain.
No plans for the Government to leave X"
" Keir Starmer's spokesman says they "haven't seen" Elon Musk's demands for a civil war on the streets of Britain.
No plans for the Government to leave X"
October 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
@darrenpjones.bsky.social surely this isn't a sustainable position?
" Keir Starmer's spokesman says they "haven't seen" Elon Musk's demands for a civil war on the streets of Britain.
No plans for the Government to leave X"
" Keir Starmer's spokesman says they "haven't seen" Elon Musk's demands for a civil war on the streets of Britain.
No plans for the Government to leave X"
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The "hard-men" of Gondor were getting their shit kicked in until they were rescued by foreigners and a girl.
The Shire was doing fine until they let a fascist demagogue ("Sharkey" aka Saruman) take over, close the gates, impose a bunch of thug-enforced rules, and despoil nature for profit.
The Shire was doing fine until they let a fascist demagogue ("Sharkey" aka Saruman) take over, close the gates, impose a bunch of thug-enforced rules, and despoil nature for profit.
October 29, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The "hard-men" of Gondor were getting their shit kicked in until they were rescued by foreigners and a girl.
The Shire was doing fine until they let a fascist demagogue ("Sharkey" aka Saruman) take over, close the gates, impose a bunch of thug-enforced rules, and despoil nature for profit.
The Shire was doing fine until they let a fascist demagogue ("Sharkey" aka Saruman) take over, close the gates, impose a bunch of thug-enforced rules, and despoil nature for profit.
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The conversation about immigration has taken a sinister turn. It’s no longer just about policy; it’s about race.
I won’t stand for it. We can’t let hate and division decide who belongs in Britain. This country is stronger, kinder, and better than that 🇬🇧 #immigration #race #sarahpochin #british
I won’t stand for it. We can’t let hate and division decide who belongs in Britain. This country is stronger, kinder, and better than that 🇬🇧 #immigration #race #sarahpochin #british
October 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The conversation about immigration has taken a sinister turn. It’s no longer just about policy; it’s about race.
I won’t stand for it. We can’t let hate and division decide who belongs in Britain. This country is stronger, kinder, and better than that 🇬🇧 #immigration #race #sarahpochin #british
I won’t stand for it. We can’t let hate and division decide who belongs in Britain. This country is stronger, kinder, and better than that 🇬🇧 #immigration #race #sarahpochin #british
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
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Off the top of my head, there have been four egregious examples of weapons grade public racism in the last couple of weeks - Jenrick; the Express hack; Captain Concrete & the Reform woman. The way they are treated by employers, punters & wider media, will directly influence how much more we see.
October 26, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Off the top of my head, there have been four egregious examples of weapons grade public racism in the last couple of weeks - Jenrick; the Express hack; Captain Concrete & the Reform woman. The way they are treated by employers, punters & wider media, will directly influence how much more we see.
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If Pochin doesn't lose the whip - and she should - then Farage's party will be happy to have a racist on its benches.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Reform UK MP says seeing adverts 'full of Black people' drives her 'mad'
Sarah Pochin was responding to a question about whether her party will do anything about the 'representation of demographics in TV adverts', and claimed white people were 'demonised'
www.mirror.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
If Pochin doesn't lose the whip - and she should - then Farage's party will be happy to have a racist on its benches.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Last bit from this but it's a v good piece on Caerphilly: "There are not many areas that will be more favourable to [Reform] in Wales... Given their immense resources, disproportionate media attention and overwhelmingly favourable social media algorithms, they should be embarrassed by the result."
October 24, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Last bit from this but it's a v good piece on Caerphilly: "There are not many areas that will be more favourable to [Reform] in Wales... Given their immense resources, disproportionate media attention and overwhelmingly favourable social media algorithms, they should be embarrassed by the result."
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Broadcasters - especially the BBC - have been working hard to ensure they give a voice to the 25-35% of people willing to vote Reform (and harder groups within that, like anti-asylum protest and Tommy protest)
Need to pay as much attention to the unheard majority who fear that form of politics
Need to pay as much attention to the unheard majority who fear that form of politics
October 24, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Broadcasters - especially the BBC - have been working hard to ensure they give a voice to the 25-35% of people willing to vote Reform (and harder groups within that, like anti-asylum protest and Tommy protest)
Need to pay as much attention to the unheard majority who fear that form of politics
Need to pay as much attention to the unheard majority who fear that form of politics
Reposted by Dr Catherine Preston
Caerphilly, Senedd constituency by-election result:
PC: 47.4% (+19.0)
REF: 36.0% (+34.2)
LAB: 11.0% (-34.9)
CON: 2.0% (-15.3)
GRN: 1.5% (+1.5)
LDEM: 1.5% (-1.2)
GWL: 0.3% (+0.3)
UKIP: 0.2% (+0.2)
Plaid Cymru GAIN from Labour.
PC: 47.4% (+19.0)
REF: 36.0% (+34.2)
LAB: 11.0% (-34.9)
CON: 2.0% (-15.3)
GRN: 1.5% (+1.5)
LDEM: 1.5% (-1.2)
GWL: 0.3% (+0.3)
UKIP: 0.2% (+0.2)
Plaid Cymru GAIN from Labour.
October 24, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Caerphilly, Senedd constituency by-election result:
PC: 47.4% (+19.0)
REF: 36.0% (+34.2)
LAB: 11.0% (-34.9)
CON: 2.0% (-15.3)
GRN: 1.5% (+1.5)
LDEM: 1.5% (-1.2)
GWL: 0.3% (+0.3)
UKIP: 0.2% (+0.2)
Plaid Cymru GAIN from Labour.
PC: 47.4% (+19.0)
REF: 36.0% (+34.2)
LAB: 11.0% (-34.9)
CON: 2.0% (-15.3)
GRN: 1.5% (+1.5)
LDEM: 1.5% (-1.2)
GWL: 0.3% (+0.3)
UKIP: 0.2% (+0.2)
Plaid Cymru GAIN from Labour.
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Fake messages have been posted on social media stating that the Caerphilly by-election has been won by Reform UK while local people are still voting ✍️Martin Shipton
Fake social media posts being spread stating that Reform UK has won the Caerphilly by-election
Martin Shipton Fake messages have been posted on social media stating that the Caerphilly by-election has been won by Reform UK while local people are still voting. The messages on Facebook purport to...
wp.me
October 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Fake messages have been posted on social media stating that the Caerphilly by-election has been won by Reform UK while local people are still voting ✍️Martin Shipton
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Via Martin Wolf, here is what happens when populists take control. on.ft.com/47fVDsb
Maybe the UK was pitched exactly onto this curve. We got Brexit and Johnson, and it dropped our GDP by 4% relative to not doing that.
Elect another populist government in 2029, and maybe we'll get the next 6%
Maybe the UK was pitched exactly onto this curve. We got Brexit and Johnson, and it dropped our GDP by 4% relative to not doing that.
Elect another populist government in 2029, and maybe we'll get the next 6%
October 22, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Via Martin Wolf, here is what happens when populists take control. on.ft.com/47fVDsb
Maybe the UK was pitched exactly onto this curve. We got Brexit and Johnson, and it dropped our GDP by 4% relative to not doing that.
Elect another populist government in 2029, and maybe we'll get the next 6%
Maybe the UK was pitched exactly onto this curve. We got Brexit and Johnson, and it dropped our GDP by 4% relative to not doing that.
Elect another populist government in 2029, and maybe we'll get the next 6%
Reposted by Dr Catherine Preston
Reform UK's Caerphilly by-election candidate Llŷr Powell has removed thousands of his social media posts including online interactions with his former boss Nathan Gill ✍️Emily Price
Online interactions with Nathan Gill deleted from Reform Caerphilly by-election candidate's social media
Emily Price Reform UK’s Caerphilly by-election candidate Llŷr Powell has removed thousands of his social media posts including online interactions with his former boss Nathan Gill. Wayback Machine – ...
wp.me
October 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Reform UK's Caerphilly by-election candidate Llŷr Powell has removed thousands of his social media posts including online interactions with his former boss Nathan Gill ✍️Emily Price
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UK food inflation is being driven by climate change-induced extreme weather, driving up price of butter, milk, beef, chocolate & coffee
The price rises in those staples is contributing 40% of overall food inflation
Climate change is hitting peoples' pockets, right now
www.ft.com/content/ced8...
The price rises in those staples is contributing 40% of overall food inflation
Climate change is hitting peoples' pockets, right now
www.ft.com/content/ced8...
Five staples fuelling UK food inflation as climate risks rise, study finds
Findings challenge narrative that food price growth is being driven by higher taxes and wage costs
www.ft.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:28 AM
UK food inflation is being driven by climate change-induced extreme weather, driving up price of butter, milk, beef, chocolate & coffee
The price rises in those staples is contributing 40% of overall food inflation
Climate change is hitting peoples' pockets, right now
www.ft.com/content/ced8...
The price rises in those staples is contributing 40% of overall food inflation
Climate change is hitting peoples' pockets, right now
www.ft.com/content/ced8...
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For what it's worth, I don't think the government should be commenting on every repulsive thing said by Conservative backbenchers. (Though their own leader should take a view).
What it *should* be doing is articulating a clear position of its own. It's *that* silence which is the big problem.
What it *should* be doing is articulating a clear position of its own. It's *that* silence which is the big problem.
Worth saying that despite asking for more than 12 hours we’ve had nothing back from Labour on this
A Conservative MP tipped as a future party leader has been condemned for saying large numbers of legally settled families must be deported, in order to ensure the UK is mostly “culturally coherent”.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
October 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
For what it's worth, I don't think the government should be commenting on every repulsive thing said by Conservative backbenchers. (Though their own leader should take a view).
What it *should* be doing is articulating a clear position of its own. It's *that* silence which is the big problem.
What it *should* be doing is articulating a clear position of its own. It's *that* silence which is the big problem.
Reposted by Dr Catherine Preston
🚨Small boat migrants getting “private health care” while the rest of us have to use the NHS?!🚨
That’s outrageous!
Or is it?
Might the reality be a little more mundane and a little less clickbait-worthy?
Let’s take a 👀
1/17
🧵
That’s outrageous!
Or is it?
Might the reality be a little more mundane and a little less clickbait-worthy?
Let’s take a 👀
1/17
🧵
October 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🚨Small boat migrants getting “private health care” while the rest of us have to use the NHS?!🚨
That’s outrageous!
Or is it?
Might the reality be a little more mundane and a little less clickbait-worthy?
Let’s take a 👀
1/17
🧵
That’s outrageous!
Or is it?
Might the reality be a little more mundane and a little less clickbait-worthy?
Let’s take a 👀
1/17
🧵
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Try as I might, I can't get Reform to answer a simple question about their candidate in the Caerphilly by-election Llyr Powell.
When did he last have contact with Nathan Gill, the party's former leader in Wales who has admitted taking Russian bribes?
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/why-cant-r...
When did he last have contact with Nathan Gill, the party's former leader in Wales who has admitted taking Russian bribes?
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/why-cant-r...
Why can't Reform answer this question?
Plus predictions for the Caerphilly by-election
willhaywardwales.substack.com
October 19, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Try as I might, I can't get Reform to answer a simple question about their candidate in the Caerphilly by-election Llyr Powell.
When did he last have contact with Nathan Gill, the party's former leader in Wales who has admitted taking Russian bribes?
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/why-cant-r...
When did he last have contact with Nathan Gill, the party's former leader in Wales who has admitted taking Russian bribes?
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/why-cant-r...