Dr Matthew Hardy
@drmatthewhardy.bsky.social
Senior lecturer, journal editor, cyclist, recovering architect. The Arsenal. Head = Green, heart = Labour. #StillEuropean #FBPE #NAFO 💙🇺🇦
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Also at https://mstdn.social/@drmatthewhardy/
Crypto = blocked
Also at https://mstdn.social/@drmatthewhardy/
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Efficient transport looks empty. Inefficient transport looks full.
How high are OpenAI’s compute costs? Possibly a lot higher than we thought www.ft.com/content/fce7...
How high are OpenAI’s compute costs? Possibly a lot higher than we thought
Inference inferred, revenue reconstructed, cash burn quantified
www.ft.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
How high are OpenAI’s compute costs? Possibly a lot higher than we thought www.ft.com/content/fce7...
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A normal reaction to today's news, dear Nancy, would be to express shock and horror at the significant possibility that the president of the United States is a child molester.
November 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
A normal reaction to today's news, dear Nancy, would be to express shock and horror at the significant possibility that the president of the United States is a child molester.
Reposted by Dr Matthew Hardy
This is essentially a good news story that should go some way to allaying fears about migrants sucking the system dry. Instead, I can hear the shouts of: "See, they are taking our jobs!"
Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
"Home Office data suggests that recent immigrants are more likely to be working than British nationals and make higher wages than them. They are also likely to be net fiscal contributors. Far from draining our welfare system, migrants are supporting Britain’s solvency." ukandeu.ac.uk/lower-migrat...
Lower migration is bad news for the UK economy - UK in a changing Europe
Lauren Gilbert argues that migrants to the UK are net fiscal contributors, adding much more to the economy than they take out, and that the recent collapse in immigration will harm the UK's economic p...
ukandeu.ac.uk
November 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM
This is essentially a good news story that should go some way to allaying fears about migrants sucking the system dry. Instead, I can hear the shouts of: "See, they are taking our jobs!"
Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
If I were in charge of a party that has made statements in support of Russia, I'd be dead against immigration to Britain too, because migrants are *improving* our economy, and we know Putin wouldn't like that 🤔
"Home Office data suggests that recent immigrants are more likely to be working than British nationals and make higher wages than them. They are also likely to be net fiscal contributors. Far from draining our welfare system, migrants are supporting Britain’s solvency." ukandeu.ac.uk/lower-migrat...
Lower migration is bad news for the UK economy - UK in a changing Europe
Lauren Gilbert argues that migrants to the UK are net fiscal contributors, adding much more to the economy than they take out, and that the recent collapse in immigration will harm the UK's economic p...
ukandeu.ac.uk
November 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
If I were in charge of a party that has made statements in support of Russia, I'd be dead against immigration to Britain too, because migrants are *improving* our economy, and we know Putin wouldn't like that 🤔
"Home Office data suggests that recent immigrants are more likely to be working than British nationals and make higher wages than them. They are also likely to be net fiscal contributors. Far from draining our welfare system, migrants are supporting Britain’s solvency." ukandeu.ac.uk/lower-migrat...
Lower migration is bad news for the UK economy - UK in a changing Europe
Lauren Gilbert argues that migrants to the UK are net fiscal contributors, adding much more to the economy than they take out, and that the recent collapse in immigration will harm the UK's economic p...
ukandeu.ac.uk
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
"Home Office data suggests that recent immigrants are more likely to be working than British nationals and make higher wages than them. They are also likely to be net fiscal contributors. Far from draining our welfare system, migrants are supporting Britain’s solvency." ukandeu.ac.uk/lower-migrat...
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Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
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"Far from draining our welfare system, migrants are supporting the British state’s solvency."
New analysis by @lgilbert.co
ukandeu.ac.uk/lower-migrat...
New analysis by @lgilbert.co
ukandeu.ac.uk/lower-migrat...
November 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM
"Far from draining our welfare system, migrants are supporting the British state’s solvency."
New analysis by @lgilbert.co
ukandeu.ac.uk/lower-migrat...
New analysis by @lgilbert.co
ukandeu.ac.uk/lower-migrat...
Disinformation is costing lives and the health community is fighting back ahead of COP30 - The Global Climate and Health Alliance climateandhealthalliance.org/blog/why-dis...
Disinformation is costing lives and the health community is fighting back ahead of COP30 - The Global Climate and Health Alliance
“We must fight the coordinated disinformation campaigns impeding global progress on climate change.” — António Guterres, UN Secretary-General By Shweta Narayan For the first time, ‘information integri...
climateandhealthalliance.org
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Disinformation is costing lives and the health community is fighting back ahead of COP30 - The Global Climate and Health Alliance climateandhealthalliance.org/blog/why-dis...
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This is what is happening. It is cynical. It is strategic. It is organised. It is well funded.
And we need to pay attention.
The far right - and their cheerleaders, mimics, tribute acts, and handmaidens have identified two presentational frameworks that give them cut-through and traction. 1/7
And we need to pay attention.
The far right - and their cheerleaders, mimics, tribute acts, and handmaidens have identified two presentational frameworks that give them cut-through and traction. 1/7
November 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This is what is happening. It is cynical. It is strategic. It is organised. It is well funded.
And we need to pay attention.
The far right - and their cheerleaders, mimics, tribute acts, and handmaidens have identified two presentational frameworks that give them cut-through and traction. 1/7
And we need to pay attention.
The far right - and their cheerleaders, mimics, tribute acts, and handmaidens have identified two presentational frameworks that give them cut-through and traction. 1/7
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I've waited a lifetime for a safe, separated cycle lane on Theobalds Road to protect me from impatient drivers. Cyclists outnumber motorised vehicles on this stretch of road, so it's only fair that the balance shifts toward more efficient modes of transport. Well done, Camden Council
November 7, 2025 at 9:07 AM
I've waited a lifetime for a safe, separated cycle lane on Theobalds Road to protect me from impatient drivers. Cyclists outnumber motorised vehicles on this stretch of road, so it's only fair that the balance shifts toward more efficient modes of transport. Well done, Camden Council
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@albomp.bsky.social
Do this
Do this
Around the world, from Türkiye to China to Greece, former coal mines are being repurposed for solar energy in a growing trend that blends clean electricity with regional development and environmental restoration.
Read more 👇
www.aa.com.tr/en/science-t...
Read more 👇
www.aa.com.tr/en/science-t...
November 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
@albomp.bsky.social
Do this
Do this
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🌟‘Information integrity’ is on #COP30 official agenda!
👉 @cop30brazil.bsky.social recognises that disinformation is destroying global cooperation & having a devastating impact on human health.
👉 Our lead campaigner @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social explains: climateandhealthalliance.org/blog/why-dis...
👉 @cop30brazil.bsky.social recognises that disinformation is destroying global cooperation & having a devastating impact on human health.
👉 Our lead campaigner @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social explains: climateandhealthalliance.org/blog/why-dis...
Disinformation is costing lives and the health community is fighting back ahead of COP30 - The Global Climate and Health Alliance
“We must fight the coordinated disinformation campaigns impeding global progress on climate change.” — António Guterres, UN Secretary-General By Shweta Narayan For the first time, ‘information integri...
climateandhealthalliance.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:51 AM
🌟‘Information integrity’ is on #COP30 official agenda!
👉 @cop30brazil.bsky.social recognises that disinformation is destroying global cooperation & having a devastating impact on human health.
👉 Our lead campaigner @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social explains: climateandhealthalliance.org/blog/why-dis...
👉 @cop30brazil.bsky.social recognises that disinformation is destroying global cooperation & having a devastating impact on human health.
👉 Our lead campaigner @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social explains: climateandhealthalliance.org/blog/why-dis...
Sigh...
"Great walks on the National Cycle Network - Walk Wheel Cycle Trust"
www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/nat...
"Great walks on the National Cycle Network - Walk Wheel Cycle Trust"
www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/nat...
Great walks on the National Cycle Network
We've asked our teams from around the UK to tell us their favourite walks.
www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Sigh...
"Great walks on the National Cycle Network - Walk Wheel Cycle Trust"
www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/nat...
"Great walks on the National Cycle Network - Walk Wheel Cycle Trust"
www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/nat...
"Introducing a new ‘super’ rate of Air Passenger Duty – set at ten times the current higher rate – for all private jet passengers and charging VAT on all private jet flights would raise £1.5 billion to £2 billion a year" - @bettertransport.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
"Introducing a new ‘super’ rate of Air Passenger Duty – set at ten times the current higher rate – for all private jet passengers and charging VAT on all private jet flights would raise £1.5 billion to £2 billion a year" - @bettertransport.bsky.social
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Reform UK's 'brilliant' cost-saving strategy? Closing care homes.
One Reform voter says it best: “If there are parents who have paid into the system all their lives, worked hard for this country, if they’re ‘waste’, then we might as well just give up.”
https://bit.ly/4oTaHTI
One Reform voter says it best: “If there are parents who have paid into the system all their lives, worked hard for this country, if they’re ‘waste’, then we might as well just give up.”
https://bit.ly/4oTaHTI
Lancashire's Reform-run council plans to close care homes and day centres
Questions about potential conflict of interest as council's cabinet member for social care owns private care company
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Reform UK's 'brilliant' cost-saving strategy? Closing care homes.
One Reform voter says it best: “If there are parents who have paid into the system all their lives, worked hard for this country, if they’re ‘waste’, then we might as well just give up.”
https://bit.ly/4oTaHTI
One Reform voter says it best: “If there are parents who have paid into the system all their lives, worked hard for this country, if they’re ‘waste’, then we might as well just give up.”
https://bit.ly/4oTaHTI
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte:
Russia is not alone in its efforts to undermine global rules -it is working with China,North Korea,Iran,others, strengthening defense industrial cooperation to unprecedented levels&preparing for long-term confrontation
We cannot be naive. We must be prepared.
Russia is not alone in its efforts to undermine global rules -it is working with China,North Korea,Iran,others, strengthening defense industrial cooperation to unprecedented levels&preparing for long-term confrontation
We cannot be naive. We must be prepared.
November 6, 2025 at 9:22 AM
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte:
Russia is not alone in its efforts to undermine global rules -it is working with China,North Korea,Iran,others, strengthening defense industrial cooperation to unprecedented levels&preparing for long-term confrontation
We cannot be naive. We must be prepared.
Russia is not alone in its efforts to undermine global rules -it is working with China,North Korea,Iran,others, strengthening defense industrial cooperation to unprecedented levels&preparing for long-term confrontation
We cannot be naive. We must be prepared.
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Scorched fields, destroyed forests, polluted air and water, mined lands…
By November 2025, over 10,000 cases of environmental damage caused by Russia have been documented, estimated losses reaching approximately $142 million since the start of full-scale invasion.
📹MFA_Ukraine
By November 2025, over 10,000 cases of environmental damage caused by Russia have been documented, estimated losses reaching approximately $142 million since the start of full-scale invasion.
📹MFA_Ukraine
November 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Scorched fields, destroyed forests, polluted air and water, mined lands…
By November 2025, over 10,000 cases of environmental damage caused by Russia have been documented, estimated losses reaching approximately $142 million since the start of full-scale invasion.
📹MFA_Ukraine
By November 2025, over 10,000 cases of environmental damage caused by Russia have been documented, estimated losses reaching approximately $142 million since the start of full-scale invasion.
📹MFA_Ukraine
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Cars the U.K are up to 55% larger today than they were in the 1970s and there are twice the number of motors on our roads as there were 30 years ago, but anti-Low Traffic Neighbourhood and anti-cycle lane campaigners keep claiming they 'cause congestion'.
Okay.
Okay.
November 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Cars the U.K are up to 55% larger today than they were in the 1970s and there are twice the number of motors on our roads as there were 30 years ago, but anti-Low Traffic Neighbourhood and anti-cycle lane campaigners keep claiming they 'cause congestion'.
Okay.
Okay.
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incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
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Reform UK Council Grifter in Northumberland.
Councillor Shaun Knowles turned up to a meeting yesterday for the first time in just under 6 months.
This means he avoids disqualification by just a few days and keeps his councillor salary.
Councillor Shaun Knowles turned up to a meeting yesterday for the first time in just under 6 months.
This means he avoids disqualification by just a few days and keeps his councillor salary.
November 6, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Reform UK Council Grifter in Northumberland.
Councillor Shaun Knowles turned up to a meeting yesterday for the first time in just under 6 months.
This means he avoids disqualification by just a few days and keeps his councillor salary.
Councillor Shaun Knowles turned up to a meeting yesterday for the first time in just under 6 months.
This means he avoids disqualification by just a few days and keeps his councillor salary.
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This is yet another example of how you beat the far right. By beating them, not trying to be them. By having your own agenda, not aping theirs. With courage and conviction - and humour - not fear and timidity.
November 5, 2025 at 6:35 AM
This is yet another example of how you beat the far right. By beating them, not trying to be them. By having your own agenda, not aping theirs. With courage and conviction - and humour - not fear and timidity.
Reposted by Dr Matthew Hardy
Because investors know what Reeves won’t say out loud: Britain is shrinking under its own denial.
This is the Brexit trap. Labour inherited a broken economy and is terrified of telling the truth, that the only route to stability is rejoining the European single market.
This is the Brexit trap. Labour inherited a broken economy and is terrified of telling the truth, that the only route to stability is rejoining the European single market.
November 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Because investors know what Reeves won’t say out loud: Britain is shrinking under its own denial.
This is the Brexit trap. Labour inherited a broken economy and is terrified of telling the truth, that the only route to stability is rejoining the European single market.
This is the Brexit trap. Labour inherited a broken economy and is terrified of telling the truth, that the only route to stability is rejoining the European single market.
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“London and New York, two of the west’s largest, richest, and most diverse cities are now run by Muslim men, both of them elected on the ticket of left wing, pro-LGBT, pro-multicultural parties…The victory is a reminder of the fundamental weakness of Trumpism, Faragism, and the politics of hate.”
Mamdani shows a different way is possible
The New York mayor’s resounding victory is a warning to Trump and his own party’s old guard
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
“London and New York, two of the west’s largest, richest, and most diverse cities are now run by Muslim men, both of them elected on the ticket of left wing, pro-LGBT, pro-multicultural parties…The victory is a reminder of the fundamental weakness of Trumpism, Faragism, and the politics of hate.”
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Mahmood: Organised illegal working is a pull factor bringing people to the UK on small boats.
Evidence: The way asylum seekers are treated presents an opportunity for organised illegal working.
#R4Today
Evidence: The way asylum seekers are treated presents an opportunity for organised illegal working.
#R4Today
November 5, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Mahmood: Organised illegal working is a pull factor bringing people to the UK on small boats.
Evidence: The way asylum seekers are treated presents an opportunity for organised illegal working.
#R4Today
Evidence: The way asylum seekers are treated presents an opportunity for organised illegal working.
#R4Today
“We have decades of comparative evidence from across the OECD showing that proportional electoral systems correlate with fairer economic outcomes” which is why the UK uses FPTP of course, to entrench unfairness
uglypolitix.substack.com/p/the-price-...
uglypolitix.substack.com/p/the-price-...
The Price of Powerlessness
How First Past the Post Fuels Britain’s Cost-of-Living Crisis
uglypolitix.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
“We have decades of comparative evidence from across the OECD showing that proportional electoral systems correlate with fairer economic outcomes” which is why the UK uses FPTP of course, to entrench unfairness
uglypolitix.substack.com/p/the-price-...
uglypolitix.substack.com/p/the-price-...