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Unbelievably, #DuvetKnowItsChristmas generates such good will on social media that over the years we've raised somewhere approaching a quarter of a million quid for homeless charities. If you can spare a bob or two, sling some to Centrepoint, and here's the link: www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
Donate to Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025, organized by Rhodri Marsden
Unbelievably, it's the 15th year of this thing.
What is it?
Improbably, the nig… Rhodri Marsden needs your support for Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025
www.gofundme.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Unbelievably, #DuvetKnowItsChristmas generates such good will on social media that over the years we've raised somewhere approaching a quarter of a million quid for homeless charities. If you can spare a bob or two, sling some to Centrepoint, and here's the link: www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
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Just bumping the link for donations, if you can spare any moolah #DuvetKnowItsChristmas
www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
Donate to Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025, organized by Rhodri Marsden
Unbelievably, it's the 15th year of this thing.
What is it?
Improbably, the nig… Rhodri Marsden needs your support for Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025
www.gofundme.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Just bumping the link for donations, if you can spare any moolah #DuvetKnowItsChristmas
www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
It's time for one of the most uplifting posts of the year.
#DuvetknowItsChristmas
#DuvetknowItsChristmas
This is the 15th year of #DuvetKnowItsChristmas, which is preposterous. Rules: if you find yourself dealing with unusual / claustrophobic / gaudy sleeping arrangements this Christmas Eve, share a picture with the world. Use the hashtag (with capitalisation) and cc me if you can be bothered.
December 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It's time for one of the most uplifting posts of the year.
#DuvetknowItsChristmas
#DuvetknowItsChristmas
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A new year’s wish that we all start framing paying taxes as positive and patriotic contribution to a better world for all. Thank you Anthony Joshua! I’ve just paid mine too. They were quite a lot less than yours, but for some reason most historians don’t earn £68.5m.
He isn't "losing" this money. This is called "paying tax like a responsible citizen and not hiding your money offshore" and we need to start recognising and applauding it.
December 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
A new year’s wish that we all start framing paying taxes as positive and patriotic contribution to a better world for all. Thank you Anthony Joshua! I’ve just paid mine too. They were quite a lot less than yours, but for some reason most historians don’t earn £68.5m.
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Tomorrow evening it’ll be my annual duty to vaguely shepherd the activity on the #duvetknowitschristmas hashtag and urge people to give small sums to charity. 7.30pm? Something like that?
December 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Tomorrow evening it’ll be my annual duty to vaguely shepherd the activity on the #duvetknowitschristmas hashtag and urge people to give small sums to charity. 7.30pm? Something like that?
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Just another day on X.
December 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Just another day on X.
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I’m sure the “protect our women and girls” brigade will have plenty to say about this👍🏼
There are indeed some parts of our society that don’t treat women properly…
Here is a former TORY Councillor (and 5 OTHER men) charged with the rape and sexual assault of HIS WIFE
🧵
1/10
There are indeed some parts of our society that don’t treat women properly…
Here is a former TORY Councillor (and 5 OTHER men) charged with the rape and sexual assault of HIS WIFE
🧵
1/10
December 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I’m sure the “protect our women and girls” brigade will have plenty to say about this👍🏼
There are indeed some parts of our society that don’t treat women properly…
Here is a former TORY Councillor (and 5 OTHER men) charged with the rape and sexual assault of HIS WIFE
🧵
1/10
There are indeed some parts of our society that don’t treat women properly…
Here is a former TORY Councillor (and 5 OTHER men) charged with the rape and sexual assault of HIS WIFE
🧵
1/10
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This is a very simple coordination problem.
No one Labour MP can solve it. But No. 10/the government could, tomorrow, with one letter from the Cabinet Secretary.
Both in their own self-interest and for the sake of our democracy, they should.
No one Labour MP can solve it. But No. 10/the government could, tomorrow, with one letter from the Cabinet Secretary.
Both in their own self-interest and for the sake of our democracy, they should.
Apparently staying on X allows MPs 'to shape political conversation'. Not clear which one, as no examples are offered. With a sharing link for 3 non-subscribers.
‘A stream of negativity and abuse’: why are Labour MPs still sticking with X?
Despite concerns, politicians continue to use Elon Musk’s platform in search of a ‘civilised debate’ with constituents
giftarticle.ft.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:22 AM
This is a very simple coordination problem.
No one Labour MP can solve it. But No. 10/the government could, tomorrow, with one letter from the Cabinet Secretary.
Both in their own self-interest and for the sake of our democracy, they should.
No one Labour MP can solve it. But No. 10/the government could, tomorrow, with one letter from the Cabinet Secretary.
Both in their own self-interest and for the sake of our democracy, they should.
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Nick Robinson on R4 Today at 7.15 today: "non-crime hate incidents which have been used to arrest people like Graham Linehan... and Allison Pearson".
It was corrected by the interviewee shortly afterwards. But how can the presenters be so misinformed? Are they doing their research on X?
It was corrected by the interviewee shortly afterwards. But how can the presenters be so misinformed? Are they doing their research on X?
December 23, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Nick Robinson on R4 Today at 7.15 today: "non-crime hate incidents which have been used to arrest people like Graham Linehan... and Allison Pearson".
It was corrected by the interviewee shortly afterwards. But how can the presenters be so misinformed? Are they doing their research on X?
It was corrected by the interviewee shortly afterwards. But how can the presenters be so misinformed? Are they doing their research on X?
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Regulation has failed.
This government imposed a Bonus Ban, but water bosses and shareholders will always find ways to reward themselves for their failures, with eye-watering payouts.
It's high time for the whole English water sector to come into public ownership.
vist.ly/4jhcw
This government imposed a Bonus Ban, but water bosses and shareholders will always find ways to reward themselves for their failures, with eye-watering payouts.
It's high time for the whole English water sector to come into public ownership.
vist.ly/4jhcw
Yorkshire Water boss 'mistaken' to keep £1.3m payment secret
Nicola Shaw says she was wrong in "not being transparent" about the extra money she received.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Regulation has failed.
This government imposed a Bonus Ban, but water bosses and shareholders will always find ways to reward themselves for their failures, with eye-watering payouts.
It's high time for the whole English water sector to come into public ownership.
vist.ly/4jhcw
This government imposed a Bonus Ban, but water bosses and shareholders will always find ways to reward themselves for their failures, with eye-watering payouts.
It's high time for the whole English water sector to come into public ownership.
vist.ly/4jhcw
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Absolutely incredible that the "migrants ate my geese/swans/etc" lie is still doing the rounds over 20 years after it first started doing the rounds
What if the geese actually migrated early to Svalbard and are now poaching seals 'to be cooked and eaten on Christmas Day' (according to locals.)
December 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Absolutely incredible that the "migrants ate my geese/swans/etc" lie is still doing the rounds over 20 years after it first started doing the rounds
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Title: "Streeting: Starmer must go further to undo Brexit"
First few sentences: Turns out Streeting "suggested" this, by "hinting" at stuff.
The actual quote: Turns out Streeting didn't even do that. In any way. 😂
A perfect summary of 2025 'reporting'. ~AA
First few sentences: Turns out Streeting "suggested" this, by "hinting" at stuff.
The actual quote: Turns out Streeting didn't even do that. In any way. 😂
A perfect summary of 2025 'reporting'. ~AA
December 22, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Title: "Streeting: Starmer must go further to undo Brexit"
First few sentences: Turns out Streeting "suggested" this, by "hinting" at stuff.
The actual quote: Turns out Streeting didn't even do that. In any way. 😂
A perfect summary of 2025 'reporting'. ~AA
First few sentences: Turns out Streeting "suggested" this, by "hinting" at stuff.
The actual quote: Turns out Streeting didn't even do that. In any way. 😂
A perfect summary of 2025 'reporting'. ~AA
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To own shares in a newspaper you should be a natural person, not a company. You should also have to be tax resident here. It won't solve all the problems with the news industry. But people are voters and so are more likely to value the social outcomes of journalism.
December 21, 2025 at 9:55 AM
To own shares in a newspaper you should be a natural person, not a company. You should also have to be tax resident here. It won't solve all the problems with the news industry. But people are voters and so are more likely to value the social outcomes of journalism.
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Entertaining as this spat is, it contains not-a-flicker of recognition as to WHY this might be happening.
For 16 months, a tax-exile-oligarch-owned, mostly right-wing press, has abused the privilege of these exclusive private sessions, to misrepresent the gov't on every issue. This is the FO stage.
For 16 months, a tax-exile-oligarch-owned, mostly right-wing press, has abused the privilege of these exclusive private sessions, to misrepresent the gov't on every issue. This is the FO stage.
Broadcaster backs televised briefings shocker
See the Government followed @lewisgoodall.com advice.. 👍🏻
December 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Entertaining as this spat is, it contains not-a-flicker of recognition as to WHY this might be happening.
For 16 months, a tax-exile-oligarch-owned, mostly right-wing press, has abused the privilege of these exclusive private sessions, to misrepresent the gov't on every issue. This is the FO stage.
For 16 months, a tax-exile-oligarch-owned, mostly right-wing press, has abused the privilege of these exclusive private sessions, to misrepresent the gov't on every issue. This is the FO stage.
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A reminder in advance of everyone descending upon their relatives next week: the best thing about Old Twitter — @rhodri.biz #DuvetKnowItsChristmas — has moved to Bluesky.
Post & hashtag your pics of having to sleep in the bathtub/beside the ironing/with the dog, and raise money for the homeless ♥️
Post & hashtag your pics of having to sleep in the bathtub/beside the ironing/with the dog, and raise money for the homeless ♥️
December 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM
A reminder in advance of everyone descending upon their relatives next week: the best thing about Old Twitter — @rhodri.biz #DuvetKnowItsChristmas — has moved to Bluesky.
Post & hashtag your pics of having to sleep in the bathtub/beside the ironing/with the dog, and raise money for the homeless ♥️
Post & hashtag your pics of having to sleep in the bathtub/beside the ironing/with the dog, and raise money for the homeless ♥️
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In the face of hatred and violence, love must always be stronger.
This Christmas, we’re reminded of Jesus’ call to love our neighbours, cherish our differences and stand together. Not by fear and hate, but by faith, hope and a brighter future for all.
This Christmas, we’re reminded of Jesus’ call to love our neighbours, cherish our differences and stand together. Not by fear and hate, but by faith, hope and a brighter future for all.
December 18, 2025 at 7:12 AM
In the face of hatred and violence, love must always be stronger.
This Christmas, we’re reminded of Jesus’ call to love our neighbours, cherish our differences and stand together. Not by fear and hate, but by faith, hope and a brighter future for all.
This Christmas, we’re reminded of Jesus’ call to love our neighbours, cherish our differences and stand together. Not by fear and hate, but by faith, hope and a brighter future for all.
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The 6 richest men in the world are all Trump allies.
They control your algorithms and data on X, TikTok, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads, and YouTube.
Just in case you’re wondering why more isn’t done to stop right-wing bots and misinformation on social media.
They control your algorithms and data on X, TikTok, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads, and YouTube.
Just in case you’re wondering why more isn’t done to stop right-wing bots and misinformation on social media.
December 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The 6 richest men in the world are all Trump allies.
They control your algorithms and data on X, TikTok, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads, and YouTube.
Just in case you’re wondering why more isn’t done to stop right-wing bots and misinformation on social media.
They control your algorithms and data on X, TikTok, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads, and YouTube.
Just in case you’re wondering why more isn’t done to stop right-wing bots and misinformation on social media.
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It is a bad idea for the Commonwealth Games to not be free to air. Glasgow 2026 may struggle for impact and visibility as a result of preferring this bid
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/d...
BBC outbid by TNT Sports for 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
TNT will broadcast the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after outbidding long-time rights holder BBC
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It is a bad idea for the Commonwealth Games to not be free to air. Glasgow 2026 may struggle for impact and visibility as a result of preferring this bid
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/d...
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A third of 16-18 year olds girls say in surveys that they experienced unwanted sexual touching at school. There are several hundred rapes reported in schools every year.
Dog-whistle and factually incorrect. Ladies, raise your hand if you were sexually assaulted by a boy at school? I’d wager this or a family member is most women’s first experience of sexual violence
December 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A third of 16-18 year olds girls say in surveys that they experienced unwanted sexual touching at school. There are several hundred rapes reported in schools every year.
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Why can't immigrants who come to the UK integrate as well as this?
December 17, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Why can't immigrants who come to the UK integrate as well as this?
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Nothing says loving your country like wanting a foreign leader to bankrupt the national broadcaster...
December 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Nothing says loving your country like wanting a foreign leader to bankrupt the national broadcaster...
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Read this. Then read it again.
December 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Read this. Then read it again.