Melinda Batchelor
@melindab.bsky.social
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So there’s one aspect of the BBC story that has received zero attention: Robbie Gibb’s potential financial conflict of interests.
According to @arusbridger.bsky.social, he was just the bagman for the purchase of the Jewish Chronicle.
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
According to @arusbridger.bsky.social, he was just the bagman for the purchase of the Jewish Chronicle.
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
Who really funds the Jewish Chronicle? Why it’s troubling that we don’t know…
Four years ago, a mysterious consortium came to the rescue of the beleaguered publication—and nobody is really clear about who is behind the scenes. B...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
So there’s one aspect of the BBC story that has received zero attention: Robbie Gibb’s potential financial conflict of interests.
According to @arusbridger.bsky.social, he was just the bagman for the purchase of the Jewish Chronicle.
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
According to @arusbridger.bsky.social, he was just the bagman for the purchase of the Jewish Chronicle.
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
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I have spent today with my fellow volunteers at both the Commons and the Lords, and am weak with happiness and tears. We have fought so hard and so long for this formal recognition of our memorial to our beloved covid dead. ❤️
The volunteers were at Parliament today to hear the government announce that our beautiful memorial is to be made permanent. It was an emotional day, as we have fought so long and hard to ensure that our beloved dead are not forgotten. We are grateful and happy. ❤️
November 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I have spent today with my fellow volunteers at both the Commons and the Lords, and am weak with happiness and tears. We have fought so hard and so long for this formal recognition of our memorial to our beloved covid dead. ❤️
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The volunteers were at Parliament today to hear the government announce that our beautiful memorial is to be made permanent. It was an emotional day, as we have fought so long and hard to ensure that our beloved dead are not forgotten. We are grateful and happy. ❤️
November 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The volunteers were at Parliament today to hear the government announce that our beautiful memorial is to be made permanent. It was an emotional day, as we have fought so long and hard to ensure that our beloved dead are not forgotten. We are grateful and happy. ❤️
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It is "unconscionable’ that the Government [in the UK] has not recognised Long COVID as an occupational disease, warns BMA and RCN [Royal College of Nursing]"
www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...
www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...
‘Unconscionable’ that the Government has not recognised Long COVID as an occupational disease, warns BMA and RCN - BMA media centre - BMA
Press release from the BMA.
www.bma.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
It is "unconscionable’ that the Government [in the UK] has not recognised Long COVID as an occupational disease, warns BMA and RCN [Royal College of Nursing]"
www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...
www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...
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Good reminder to unfollow Teen Vogue now that Condé Nast has fired all the writers that made it what it was.
A letter from the Teen Vogue team regarding the recent changes at our publication.
November 13, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Good reminder to unfollow Teen Vogue now that Condé Nast has fired all the writers that made it what it was.
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Many of you are citing Arkell v Pressdram.
This is why that robust approach would not work in these circumstance.
This is why that robust approach would not work in these circumstance.
Some have suggested that the BBC should adopt the reply given in Arkell v Pressdram.
Alas, that only really works when you can stand by your journalism. But here the BBC mucked up.
BBC can defend and defeat this claim, if made. But it is in a less strong position than Private Eye was then.
Alas, that only really works when you can stand by your journalism. But here the BBC mucked up.
BBC can defend and defeat this claim, if made. But it is in a less strong position than Private Eye was then.
November 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Many of you are citing Arkell v Pressdram.
This is why that robust approach would not work in these circumstance.
This is why that robust approach would not work in these circumstance.
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NEW
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
emptycity.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
NEW
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
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Boris Johnson says the idea that criticism of the BBC is being organised by the right is ‘complete and utter bollocks’, which makes me think there might be something in it.
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Boris Johnson says the idea that criticism of the BBC is being organised by the right is ‘complete and utter bollocks’, which makes me think there might be something in it.
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🚨NEW - The PNG Courier's overseas correspondent on the crisis at the Beeb
And Auntie's anti-Trump bias
Click for more:
mrhenrymorris.substack.com/p/the-png-co...
And Auntie's anti-Trump bias
Click for more:
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The PNG Courier's overseas correspondent on the crisis at the Beeb
Auntie's anti-Trump bias
mrhenrymorris.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
🚨NEW - The PNG Courier's overseas correspondent on the crisis at the Beeb
And Auntie's anti-Trump bias
Click for more:
mrhenrymorris.substack.com/p/the-png-co...
And Auntie's anti-Trump bias
Click for more:
mrhenrymorris.substack.com/p/the-png-co...
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I'm not sure if others have noticed this, but interesting that one of the Prescott criticisms of the BBC is based on those of the 'History Reclaimed' group, which is also associated with the 'Restore Trust' group's attacks on & so far unsuccessful attempts to take control of the National Trust. 1/3
November 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I'm not sure if others have noticed this, but interesting that one of the Prescott criticisms of the BBC is based on those of the 'History Reclaimed' group, which is also associated with the 'Restore Trust' group's attacks on & so far unsuccessful attempts to take control of the National Trust. 1/3
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Leicestershire County Council has announced it is to pay consultants £30m to carry out a cost cutting review.
They said it would be £1.4m.
They lied.
They said Reform DOGE would do all this.
They lied.
You can’t trust Reform UK.
They said it would be £1.4m.
They lied.
They said Reform DOGE would do all this.
They lied.
You can’t trust Reform UK.
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Leicestershire County Council has announced it is to pay consultants £30m to carry out a cost cutting review.
They said it would be £1.4m.
They lied.
They said Reform DOGE would do all this.
They lied.
You can’t trust Reform UK.
They said it would be £1.4m.
They lied.
They said Reform DOGE would do all this.
They lied.
You can’t trust Reform UK.
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To the 8 senators who voted to give up the only leverage they had and trust the GOP:
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
To the 8 senators who voted to give up the only leverage they had and trust the GOP:
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NEW: Supreme Court rejects long-shot effort to overturn ruling that legalized gay marriage:
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
Supreme Court rejects long-shot effort to overturn same-sex marriage ruling
The court turned away an appeal filed by Kim Davis, a former county clerk in Kentucky who was sued after refusing to issue a marriage license to a gay couple.
www.nbcnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
NEW: Supreme Court rejects long-shot effort to overturn ruling that legalized gay marriage:
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
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“So now is the time to come to the aid of the BBC. It needs all the friends it can get (and that includes members of the current government, who might like to be a bit more voluble in their support).
Because I promise you this: you’ll miss it when it’s gone.” By @robinlustig.bsky.social
Because I promise you this: you’ll miss it when it’s gone.” By @robinlustig.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
“So now is the time to come to the aid of the BBC. It needs all the friends it can get (and that includes members of the current government, who might like to be a bit more voluble in their support).
Because I promise you this: you’ll miss it when it’s gone.” By @robinlustig.bsky.social
Because I promise you this: you’ll miss it when it’s gone.” By @robinlustig.bsky.social
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BREAKING NEWS: Eight Idiot Democratic Senators Vote to Rescue Trump and Screw America
November 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Eight Idiot Democratic Senators Vote to Rescue Trump and Screw America
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Definitely worth paying for a flu jab this year, about £15 at pharmacies!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
November 9, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Definitely worth paying for a flu jab this year, about £15 at pharmacies!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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We’re going to see more of this ridiculous “they’re cancelling Christmas” narrative.
It’s basically Rage-Bait LAW from the 12th November, just as soon as Poppy Rage is over.
Try not to get sucked in👍🏼
It’s not good for your blood pressure to get so angry about imaginary problems
12/15
It’s basically Rage-Bait LAW from the 12th November, just as soon as Poppy Rage is over.
Try not to get sucked in👍🏼
It’s not good for your blood pressure to get so angry about imaginary problems
12/15
November 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We’re going to see more of this ridiculous “they’re cancelling Christmas” narrative.
It’s basically Rage-Bait LAW from the 12th November, just as soon as Poppy Rage is over.
Try not to get sucked in👍🏼
It’s not good for your blood pressure to get so angry about imaginary problems
12/15
It’s basically Rage-Bait LAW from the 12th November, just as soon as Poppy Rage is over.
Try not to get sucked in👍🏼
It’s not good for your blood pressure to get so angry about imaginary problems
12/15
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Trump "has expressed such outrage at attacks on Christians in Nigeria that he has threatened military intervention there... but here’s the awkwardness: Trump’s aid cuts are killing far more Nigerian Christians than Islamic terrorists are." @nickkristof.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/o...
Opinion | Trump Aid Cuts Kill More Christians Than Jihadists Do
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Trump "has expressed such outrage at attacks on Christians in Nigeria that he has threatened military intervention there... but here’s the awkwardness: Trump’s aid cuts are killing far more Nigerian Christians than Islamic terrorists are." @nickkristof.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/o...
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How ever since Labour came to power, the British media has started to notice a whole series of problems they spent the previous 14 years completely ignoring
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-great-...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-great-...
The 'Great Noticing' Era
Ever since Labour came to power, the British media has started to notice a whole series of problems they spent the previous 14 years completely ignoring
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 12:23 PM
How ever since Labour came to power, the British media has started to notice a whole series of problems they spent the previous 14 years completely ignoring
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-great-...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-great-...
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only in the small print of this article do they make clear that the pensioners paying an extra £2,500 of tax would have to have
“earnings over £125,140”
I know many pensioners are asset rich but how many have income at that level?
“earnings over £125,140”
I know many pensioners are asset rich but how many have income at that level?
November 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
only in the small print of this article do they make clear that the pensioners paying an extra £2,500 of tax would have to have
“earnings over £125,140”
I know many pensioners are asset rich but how many have income at that level?
“earnings over £125,140”
I know many pensioners are asset rich but how many have income at that level?
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Former British soldier accused of murdering Kenyan woman appears in court
Former British soldier accused of murdering Kenyan woman appears in court
Robert Purkiss faces extradition to Kenya to face charges after Agnes Wanjiru killed near army base in 2012
A man has appeared in court as extradition proceedings began in the case of Agnes Wanjiru, a Kenyan woman who was killed near a British army base in 2012.
Robert Purkiss, 38, who is originally from Greater Manchester, appeared before Westminster magistrates court on Friday , and told the court he intended to contest the extradition. It is understood that he was arrested on Thursday night. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Former British soldier accused of murdering Kenyan woman appears in court
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Kemi Badenoch is currently spending around £1,000 a day on ads asking people to like/follow her on Facebook. She currently has 183k followers (predecessors Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson have 1.1M and 2.3M respectively, though Liz Truss only 117k).
November 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Kemi Badenoch is currently spending around £1,000 a day on ads asking people to like/follow her on Facebook. She currently has 183k followers (predecessors Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson have 1.1M and 2.3M respectively, though Liz Truss only 117k).
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BREAKING: Nazi Salute-Curious Tesla Investors Give Elon Musk Largest Payday in Human History for Being a White Supremacist Sociopath
Elon Musk Wins $1 Trillion Tesla Payday
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
BREAKING: Nazi Salute-Curious Tesla Investors Give Elon Musk Largest Payday in Human History for Being a White Supremacist Sociopath
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And this is what they call “the ole Chappaquiddick Farewell” in the Kennedy family, dude couldn’t help it, it’s in his blood.
November 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
And this is what they call “the ole Chappaquiddick Farewell” in the Kennedy family, dude couldn’t help it, it’s in his blood.