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"We need to talk about the consultancy work many academics undertake for governments and corporations" - my new article morningstaronline.co.uk/article/acad...
Academics or consultants?
WE NEED to talk about the consultancy work many academics undertake for governments and corporations.We need to talk about this because it’s the dirty secret of policy-focused academia that no-one men...
morningstaronline.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
"We need to talk about the consultancy work many academics undertake for governments and corporations" - my new article morningstaronline.co.uk/article/acad...
In 2019 I canvassed to get Faiza Shaheen to get her elected but we shouldn't forget she effectively threw Corbyn under the bus to get elected as a Labour Party candidate under Starmer's leadership bsky.app/profile/davi... x.com/kennardmatt/...
October 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
In 2019 I canvassed to get Faiza Shaheen to get her elected but we shouldn't forget she effectively threw Corbyn under the bus to get elected as a Labour Party candidate under Starmer's leadership bsky.app/profile/davi... x.com/kennardmatt/...
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Yvette Cooper eminently qualified for the role of British foreign secretary given her prior experience of treating black and brown foreigners like garbage and sucking up to the far right.
UK Labour Party veteran Yvette Cooper has replaced David Lammy as foreign secretary as Keir Starmer hastily reorganizes his top team.
Yvette Cooper takes over as UK’s top diplomat
Cooper is one of the most experienced members of Keir Starmer’s Cabinet — but has never held an international brief.
www.politico.eu
September 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Yvette Cooper eminently qualified for the role of British foreign secretary given her prior experience of treating black and brown foreigners like garbage and sucking up to the far right.
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"Given that blockade on aid, given the many thousands killed, given the extent of the devastation that people have seen in Gaza, do you think Israel's breaking international law?"
Angela Rayner: "Well that's not for me to determine"
Clip from May
Angela Rayner: "Well that's not for me to determine"
Clip from May
August 24, 2025 at 8:58 AM
"Given that blockade on aid, given the many thousands killed, given the extent of the devastation that people have seen in Gaza, do you think Israel's breaking international law?"
Angela Rayner: "Well that's not for me to determine"
Clip from May
Angela Rayner: "Well that's not for me to determine"
Clip from May
Something I wrote for the @mstaronline.bsky.social last month: 'How the Guardian’s literary editors help to impoverish our literary and political culture' morningstaronline.co.uk/article/how-... @terrybrough.bsky.social
How the Guardian’s literary editors help to impoverish our literary and political culture
’TIS THE SEASON for broadsheet newspapers to make their summer book recommendations. But don’t get too excited. If the Guardian’s seasonal suggestions are anything to go by, it’s a largely predictable...
morningstaronline.co.uk
August 23, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Something I wrote for the @mstaronline.bsky.social last month: 'How the Guardian’s literary editors help to impoverish our literary and political culture' morningstaronline.co.uk/article/how-... @terrybrough.bsky.social
My new article: 'Ten ways Britain’s governing elite has supported Israel’s genocide in Gaza' morningstaronline.co.uk/article/ten-... @dtraynier.bsky.social
Ten ways Britain’s governing elite has supported Israel’s genocide in Gaza
ASKED last month on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme about surveillance flights over Gaza from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, David Lammy stated: “We are not assisting, and it would be quite wrong for the Briti...
morningstaronline.co.uk
August 23, 2025 at 11:50 AM
My new article: 'Ten ways Britain’s governing elite has supported Israel’s genocide in Gaza' morningstaronline.co.uk/article/ten-... @dtraynier.bsky.social
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Trump’s attacks on Iran are another hugely dangerous escalation.
Unjustified, illegal, provocative; they make the world less safe, not more.
The UK must condemn these attacks and make clear it will provide no support.
Unjustified, illegal, provocative; they make the world less safe, not more.
The UK must condemn these attacks and make clear it will provide no support.
June 22, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Trump’s attacks on Iran are another hugely dangerous escalation.
Unjustified, illegal, provocative; they make the world less safe, not more.
The UK must condemn these attacks and make clear it will provide no support.
Unjustified, illegal, provocative; they make the world less safe, not more.
The UK must condemn these attacks and make clear it will provide no support.
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This from Keir Starmer is a de facto endorsement of Trump's illegal aggression against Iran.
Talk of Starmer's deep commitment to international law belongs in the same garbage can as talk of Trump's deep aversion to foreign military entanglements
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Talk of Starmer's deep commitment to international law belongs in the same garbage can as talk of Trump's deep aversion to foreign military entanglements
www.bbc.com/news/article...
June 22, 2025 at 7:08 AM
This from Keir Starmer is a de facto endorsement of Trump's illegal aggression against Iran.
Talk of Starmer's deep commitment to international law belongs in the same garbage can as talk of Trump's deep aversion to foreign military entanglements
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Talk of Starmer's deep commitment to international law belongs in the same garbage can as talk of Trump's deep aversion to foreign military entanglements
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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What an astonishing thing for the President of the European Commission to say in the present context in a long readout of her call with Netanyahu published on socials.
June 17, 2025 at 5:52 AM
What an astonishing thing for the President of the European Commission to say in the present context in a long readout of her call with Netanyahu published on socials.
@robpalk.bsky.social Hi Rob. Hope all is good. I'm working on an article about how book reviews + end of year lists in the Guardian + other broadsheets tend to largely focus on books from the big publishers, big name authors etc. I wondered if you knew anyone who has Opinions about this?
June 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
@robpalk.bsky.social Hi Rob. Hope all is good. I'm working on an article about how book reviews + end of year lists in the Guardian + other broadsheets tend to largely focus on books from the big publishers, big name authors etc. I wondered if you knew anyone who has Opinions about this?
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We do not need new roads; we need better transport options. Think of what could be done with £9.2bn, which is to be spent on just 14 miles of road! It could transform bus services and/or cycling and pedestrian infrastructure across Britain. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK government pledges further £590m for delayed Lower Thames Crossing
Rachel Reeves calls Britain’s biggest road-building project a ‘turning point for our national infrastructure’
www.theguardian.com
June 16, 2025 at 6:33 AM
We do not need new roads; we need better transport options. Think of what could be done with £9.2bn, which is to be spent on just 14 miles of road! It could transform bus services and/or cycling and pedestrian infrastructure across Britain. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Not content with funding Hamas to weaken #Fateh and thwart #Palestinian statehood, now Netanyahu has admitted funding armed -likely criminal- #Palestinian gangs to fight #Hamas.
Seriously, it may only be this clown stopping the entire Middle East from descending into peace
youtu.be/RT6hZ9IMrms?...
Seriously, it may only be this clown stopping the entire Middle East from descending into peace
youtu.be/RT6hZ9IMrms?...
Netanyahu admits to arming of Palestinian gang in Gaza that opposes Hamas
YouTube video by Al Jazeera English
youtu.be
June 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Not content with funding Hamas to weaken #Fateh and thwart #Palestinian statehood, now Netanyahu has admitted funding armed -likely criminal- #Palestinian gangs to fight #Hamas.
Seriously, it may only be this clown stopping the entire Middle East from descending into peace
youtu.be/RT6hZ9IMrms?...
Seriously, it may only be this clown stopping the entire Middle East from descending into peace
youtu.be/RT6hZ9IMrms?...
Remember, if you would like a reduction in military spending then unions such as Unite are not on your side: "Unite the union... welcomed the arms spending increases" morningstaronline.co.uk/article/if-g...
‘If government cared about security, it would end child poverty and pursue peace’ | Morning Star
morningstaronline.co.uk
June 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Remember, if you would like a reduction in military spending then unions such as Unite are not on your side: "Unite the union... welcomed the arms spending increases" morningstaronline.co.uk/article/if-g...
A good example of NATO forcing national governments to do its bidding. "Defence sources believe that Britain will be forced to sign up to a target of lifting defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035 at this month’s Nato summit" theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nato to force UK to lift defence spending to 3.5% of GDP to appease Trump, say sources
Starmer bound to accept Mark Rutte’s higher target after announcing ‘Nato-first’ defence strategy, insiders say
theguardian.com
June 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A good example of NATO forcing national governments to do its bidding. "Defence sources believe that Britain will be forced to sign up to a target of lifting defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035 at this month’s Nato summit" theguardian.com/politics/202...
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I've updated my blog: 'List of experts and organisations describing Israel’s attack on Gaza as genocide, or warning there is a serious risk of genocide' ianjsinclair.wordpress.com/2023/12/21/l...
List of experts and organisations describing Israel’s attack on Gaza as genocide, or warning there is a serious risk of genocide
List of experts and organisations describing Israel’s attack on Gaza as genocide, or warning there is a serious risk of genocideby Ian Sinclair21 December 2023 (since updated) “…the assault on Gaza…
ianjsinclair.wordpress.com
May 27, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I've updated my blog: 'List of experts and organisations describing Israel’s attack on Gaza as genocide, or warning there is a serious risk of genocide' ianjsinclair.wordpress.com/2023/12/21/l...
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert: Israel is now engaged in a "war of devastation: indiscriminate, limitless, cruel criminal killing of civilians... yes, Israel is committing war crimes" www.ft.com/content/981f...
The fate of Gaza: ‘It all depends on Trump’
Heavy casualties and the risk of widespread starvation have led to new pressure on Israel to halt its offensive. But US influence will be decisive
www.ft.com
June 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert: Israel is now engaged in a "war of devastation: indiscriminate, limitless, cruel criminal killing of civilians... yes, Israel is committing war crimes" www.ft.com/content/981f...
Given the World Health Organisation classes processed meat such as bacon as a class 1 carcinogen (known to cause cancer) I'm surprised it's on school menus at all theguardian.com/education/20... @dtraynier.bsky.social
Scrap guidance for meat three times a week in English schools, says charity
Report finds children eat proportionally more processed meat than adults and calls for more pulses, grains and vegetables
theguardian.com
June 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Given the World Health Organisation classes processed meat such as bacon as a class 1 carcinogen (known to cause cancer) I'm surprised it's on school menus at all theguardian.com/education/20... @dtraynier.bsky.social
I've updated my blog: 'List of experts and organisations describing Israel’s attack on Gaza as genocide, or warning there is a serious risk of genocide' ianjsinclair.wordpress.com/2023/12/21/l...
List of experts and organisations describing Israel’s attack on Gaza as genocide, or warning there is a serious risk of genocide
List of experts and organisations describing Israel’s attack on Gaza as genocide, or warning there is a serious risk of genocideby Ian Sinclair21 December 2023 (since updated) “…the assault on Gaza…
ianjsinclair.wordpress.com
May 27, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I've updated my blog: 'List of experts and organisations describing Israel’s attack on Gaza as genocide, or warning there is a serious risk of genocide' ianjsinclair.wordpress.com/2023/12/21/l...
Wow. Tory MP Roger Gale calls Israel's actions in Gaza "genocide", while Tory MP Kit Malthouse asks "Does the front bench need us to beg for the lives of those Palestinian children before they'll trigger this concrete action?" morningstaronline.co.uk/article/how-... @dtraynier.bsky.social
'How do you sleep at night?' | Morning Star
morningstaronline.co.uk
May 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Wow. Tory MP Roger Gale calls Israel's actions in Gaza "genocide", while Tory MP Kit Malthouse asks "Does the front bench need us to beg for the lives of those Palestinian children before they'll trigger this concrete action?" morningstaronline.co.uk/article/how-... @dtraynier.bsky.social
Key point from @stwc.bsky.social: "The moment the Establishment's arguments are starting to collapse is the moment for maximum pressure." morningstaronline.co.uk/article/pro-... #GazaGenocide @dtraynier.bsky.social @stevehowell.bsky.social
Pro-Palestinian Jewish bloc criticises the Met for failing to meet them | Morning Star
morningstaronline.co.uk
May 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Key point from @stwc.bsky.social: "The moment the Establishment's arguments are starting to collapse is the moment for maximum pressure." morningstaronline.co.uk/article/pro-... #GazaGenocide @dtraynier.bsky.social @stevehowell.bsky.social
Great work here from @rupertread.bsky.social calling out GB News on who funds them bsky.app/profile/rupe...
WATCH as I denounce the corruption that is #GBNews... LIVE on GBNews.
#climate #energybills #ripoff #fossilfuels #renewables
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zdq...
#climate #energybills #ripoff #fossilfuels #renewables
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zdq...
Unmasking the fossil-funding owner of GBNEWS: live on GBNEWS… Watch how it unfolded… | Rupert Read
YouTube video by Rupert Read
www.youtube.com
May 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Great work here from @rupertread.bsky.social calling out GB News on who funds them bsky.app/profile/rupe...
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Absolutely insane headline. This is what genocide looks like. This is what our ruling classes have decided will be normal.
May 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Absolutely insane headline. This is what genocide looks like. This is what our ruling classes have decided will be normal.
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Babies that are about to die of starvation are already in an acute state of malnutrition, massively more vulnerable to infant and child mortality. This is intentional. This is genocide by the Zionist regime, and there is no other word to describe it.
May 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Babies that are about to die of starvation are already in an acute state of malnutrition, massively more vulnerable to infant and child mortality. This is intentional. This is genocide by the Zionist regime, and there is no other word to describe it.
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"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing."
Malcolm X was born #OnThisDay in 1925.
Malcolm X was born #OnThisDay in 1925.
May 19, 2025 at 5:01 AM
"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing."
Malcolm X was born #OnThisDay in 1925.
Malcolm X was born #OnThisDay in 1925.
The House of Commons vote on welfare cuts will likely happen in June 2025. Which makes this a key time to apply pressure on MPs to vote against the cuts. If you have a Labour MP, you could ask them to sign this letter labourlist.org/2025/05/disa...
Labour MPs slam disabled benefit cuts as 'impossible to support': Letter and list of rebels in full - LabourList
Dozens of Labour MPs have said that the government’s plans to cut disability benefit are “impossible to support”…
labourlist.org
May 15, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The House of Commons vote on welfare cuts will likely happen in June 2025. Which makes this a key time to apply pressure on MPs to vote against the cuts. If you have a Labour MP, you could ask them to sign this letter labourlist.org/2025/05/disa...