@lhepalmy.bsky.social
Lawyer, interested in politics and Tottenham Hotspur so perpetually disappointed.
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"Tommy Robinson's nothing more than a f*cking little grifter, it's all it's about, 'send me money, send me money, send me money!'" Billy Bragg commenting on Tommy Ten Names "Unite the Kingdom Xmas Rally" in central London, last Saturday.
He's not wrong.
He's not wrong.
December 15, 2025 at 9:54 AM
"Tommy Robinson's nothing more than a f*cking little grifter, it's all it's about, 'send me money, send me money, send me money!'" Billy Bragg commenting on Tommy Ten Names "Unite the Kingdom Xmas Rally" in central London, last Saturday.
He's not wrong.
He's not wrong.
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Opinion: Women (and some men) have been driven to the gender-swap stunt by a suspicion that the LinkedIn algorithm has changed in recent months, causing it to 'suppress' posts from women. It seems that being a man gets you seen by a lot more people. on.ft.com/499tfKq
December 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Opinion: Women (and some men) have been driven to the gender-swap stunt by a suspicion that the LinkedIn algorithm has changed in recent months, causing it to 'suppress' posts from women. It seems that being a man gets you seen by a lot more people. on.ft.com/499tfKq
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If handing someone their arse, was a video clip
December 12, 2025 at 8:12 AM
If handing someone their arse, was a video clip
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I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... - my new article, if of interest please share.
I endured an English public school. But that’s not the only reason I’m unsurprised about the Farage allegations |
Let’s put aside the schooldays accusations and look, instead, at the Reform leader’s path since then. I think a pretty clear picture of the man emerges, says author and podcaster Musa Okwonga
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 AM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... - my new article, if of interest please share.
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My musical tribute to Pauline Collins who has died aged 85. She was brilliant and award-winning in the film Shirley Valentine. But I will always remember her as parlourmaid Sarah Moffit in the 1970s ITV drama Upstairs, Downstairs.
November 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
My musical tribute to Pauline Collins who has died aged 85. She was brilliant and award-winning in the film Shirley Valentine. But I will always remember her as parlourmaid Sarah Moffit in the 1970s ITV drama Upstairs, Downstairs.
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Dear GOD if you want to save money in the asylum system
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
November 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Dear GOD if you want to save money in the asylum system
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
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A new investigation by Oxford University concludes that 'misleading media coverage is shaping public debate on immigration and human rights'.
Pecksniff's Diary
eastangliabylines.co.uk/pecksniff/pe...
Pecksniff's Diary
eastangliabylines.co.uk/pecksniff/pe...
November 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A new investigation by Oxford University concludes that 'misleading media coverage is shaping public debate on immigration and human rights'.
Pecksniff's Diary
eastangliabylines.co.uk/pecksniff/pe...
Pecksniff's Diary
eastangliabylines.co.uk/pecksniff/pe...
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No shame, no opprobrium: racism is priced in now. Of all the right’s victories, this one has been critical | Jason Okundaye
No shame, no opprobrium: racism is priced in now. Of all the right’s victories, this one has been critical | Jason Okundaye
In this age of Tory nativism and Faragist populism, the question isn’t ‘is this person a bigot’? Now it is ‘does that matter at all?’ says Guardian writer Jason Okundaye
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:01 AM
No shame, no opprobrium: racism is priced in now. Of all the right’s victories, this one has been critical | Jason Okundaye
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“Racism has become thoroughly detached from “serious” politics”
It has been reduced to language.
So, instead of fearing accusations of racism, politicians now exploit them as petty, name-calling distractions from what really matters.
It’s an ugly, cynical deceit.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It has been reduced to language.
So, instead of fearing accusations of racism, politicians now exploit them as petty, name-calling distractions from what really matters.
It’s an ugly, cynical deceit.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
No shame, no opprobrium: racism is priced in now. Of all the right’s victories, this one has been critical | Jason Okundaye
In this age of Tory nativism and Faragist populism, the question isn’t ‘is this person a bigot’? Now it is ‘does that matter at all?’ says Guardian writer Jason Okundaye
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:40 AM
“Racism has become thoroughly detached from “serious” politics”
It has been reduced to language.
So, instead of fearing accusations of racism, politicians now exploit them as petty, name-calling distractions from what really matters.
It’s an ugly, cynical deceit.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It has been reduced to language.
So, instead of fearing accusations of racism, politicians now exploit them as petty, name-calling distractions from what really matters.
It’s an ugly, cynical deceit.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The joy of knowing that money buys the news agenda grows more overpowering each day
October 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The joy of knowing that money buys the news agenda grows more overpowering each day
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Today is World Mental Health Day. It’s a day that should be every day of the year. You are worthwhile, and you deserve to be here.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD25 #MentalHealth
#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD25 #MentalHealth
October 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Today is World Mental Health Day. It’s a day that should be every day of the year. You are worthwhile, and you deserve to be here.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD25 #MentalHealth
#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD25 #MentalHealth
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They were a child, that's been confirmed for hours and as of 16:52 BBC still hasn't updated.
Nobody, absolutely nobody, risks a child's life crossing one of the world's busiest shipping routes if they see a genuine alternative. Labour needs to provide safety alternatives
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Nobody, absolutely nobody, risks a child's life crossing one of the world's busiest shipping routes if they see a genuine alternative. Labour needs to provide safety alternatives
www.bbc.com/news/article...
September 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
They were a child, that's been confirmed for hours and as of 16:52 BBC still hasn't updated.
Nobody, absolutely nobody, risks a child's life crossing one of the world's busiest shipping routes if they see a genuine alternative. Labour needs to provide safety alternatives
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Nobody, absolutely nobody, risks a child's life crossing one of the world's busiest shipping routes if they see a genuine alternative. Labour needs to provide safety alternatives
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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You’ll be shocked to learn that all the people Nick Robinson mentions here as involved in UK “free speech controversies” are on or adjacent to the far right- Connelly, Linehan, T Robinson, Musk- as are most of the politicians cited, and that he ends with a plea to listen to both sides
How the simmering freedom of speech row reached boiling point
How did we reach a point where the UK is being compared to a 'tin pot Third World dictatorship'?
www.bbc.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 6:57 AM
You’ll be shocked to learn that all the people Nick Robinson mentions here as involved in UK “free speech controversies” are on or adjacent to the far right- Connelly, Linehan, T Robinson, Musk- as are most of the politicians cited, and that he ends with a plea to listen to both sides
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💯. Progressives have to stop franchising out their consciences to the courts.
Politics is about moral choices.
The problem with Reform's proposal isn't that "the courts won't allow it".
It's that it's grotesque and inhuman.
If we're democrats, we must believe that this argument can be won.
Politics is about moral choices.
The problem with Reform's proposal isn't that "the courts won't allow it".
It's that it's grotesque and inhuman.
If we're democrats, we must believe that this argument can be won.
Retrospectively removing indefinite leave to remain would be immoral and economically damaging. It would tear families apart.
Attacking it as ‘potentially illegal’ is completely beside the point.
Argue with the (awful) idea. Don’t try ’well, actually you can’t do that’.
Attacking it as ‘potentially illegal’ is completely beside the point.
Argue with the (awful) idea. Don’t try ’well, actually you can’t do that’.
September 22, 2025 at 7:38 AM
💯. Progressives have to stop franchising out their consciences to the courts.
Politics is about moral choices.
The problem with Reform's proposal isn't that "the courts won't allow it".
It's that it's grotesque and inhuman.
If we're democrats, we must believe that this argument can be won.
Politics is about moral choices.
The problem with Reform's proposal isn't that "the courts won't allow it".
It's that it's grotesque and inhuman.
If we're democrats, we must believe that this argument can be won.
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This is aging well
With respect, this from the Guardian is hyperbole (about the US hosting the World Cup). I would be very very very very (repeat) surprised were the US to become as illiberal or antidemocratic as China, Qatar, Russia, Morocco, Saudi, or even its cohost Mexico. Let’s tone it down a little.
September 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This is aging well
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Queen
September 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Queen
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Bear with me, I anticipate your disagreement. There is a clear pattern to the advice given to those who want to press back against rising racism. What it boils down to is that if you point out that racism is often being dressed up as “legitimate concerns” you will alienate people. /1
September 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Bear with me, I anticipate your disagreement. There is a clear pattern to the advice given to those who want to press back against rising racism. What it boils down to is that if you point out that racism is often being dressed up as “legitimate concerns” you will alienate people. /1
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Here’s a poem called ‘English Roundabouts’.
September 15, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Here’s a poem called ‘English Roundabouts’.
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Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
September 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
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Hardly “well”, Peter Kyle.
Get a bloody grip @labouruk.bsky.social
You have a massive majority. Keep pandering to the Tories and ReFuk. And, guess what? They don’t like you any better for it.
Meanwhile you are squandering the votes of those who would customarily support you.
IDIOTIC.
Get a bloody grip @labouruk.bsky.social
You have a massive majority. Keep pandering to the Tories and ReFuk. And, guess what? They don’t like you any better for it.
Meanwhile you are squandering the votes of those who would customarily support you.
IDIOTIC.
Scale of ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march shows free speech ‘alive and well’ in UK, says minister – UK politics live
Scale of ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march shows free speech ‘alive and well’ in UK, says minister – UK politics live
Peter Kyle said he was not ‘disturbed’ by huge Tommy Robinson-organised far-right protest but condemns violence against the police
www.theguardian.com
September 14, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Hardly “well”, Peter Kyle.
Get a bloody grip @labouruk.bsky.social
You have a massive majority. Keep pandering to the Tories and ReFuk. And, guess what? They don’t like you any better for it.
Meanwhile you are squandering the votes of those who would customarily support you.
IDIOTIC.
Get a bloody grip @labouruk.bsky.social
You have a massive majority. Keep pandering to the Tories and ReFuk. And, guess what? They don’t like you any better for it.
Meanwhile you are squandering the votes of those who would customarily support you.
IDIOTIC.
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I need you to understand what this country feels like right now for those of us who look different. I'm sitting here, trying to plan for Saturday, make sure I don't even need to go to the corner shop for milk, like it's Christmas Day or lockdown. Why? Because I live near where Yaxley-Lennon will 1/
September 11, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I need you to understand what this country feels like right now for those of us who look different. I'm sitting here, trying to plan for Saturday, make sure I don't even need to go to the corner shop for milk, like it's Christmas Day or lockdown. Why? Because I live near where Yaxley-Lennon will 1/