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"The price of admission is worth it alone for Turner’s extraordinary 'The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons'"
🎨 @nicktrench.bsky.social reviews 'Turner & Constable: Rivals & Originals' | #TateBritain #TurnerAndConstable
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🎨 @nicktrench.bsky.social reviews 'Turner & Constable: Rivals & Originals' | #TateBritain #TurnerAndConstable
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'A fascinating opportunity': the Earl of Clancarty reviews 'Turner & Constable: Rivals & Originals'
A cleverly curated exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of these two rival English artists, don't miss this chance to go along and...
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January 15, 2026 at 2:16 PM
"The price of admission is worth it alone for Turner’s extraordinary 'The Burning of the Houses of Lords and Commons'"
🎨 @nicktrench.bsky.social reviews 'Turner & Constable: Rivals & Originals' | #TateBritain #TurnerAndConstable
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🎨 @nicktrench.bsky.social reviews 'Turner & Constable: Rivals & Originals' | #TateBritain #TurnerAndConstable
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Freelancers Make Theatre Work began as a campaign group by freelancers for freelancers. We are now exploring growing into a national body for performing arts freelancers and your input matters. Fill in our consultation survey: forms.gle/GGTKH4EMjxCP...
January 15, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Freelancers Make Theatre Work began as a campaign group by freelancers for freelancers. We are now exploring growing into a national body for performing arts freelancers and your input matters. Fill in our consultation survey: forms.gle/GGTKH4EMjxCP...
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Bruce McLean, Study towards the Object of the Exercise, 1978
https://botfrens.com/collections/14375/contents/1125576
https://botfrens.com/collections/14375/contents/1125576
January 4, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Bruce McLean, Study towards the Object of the Exercise, 1978
https://botfrens.com/collections/14375/contents/1125576
https://botfrens.com/collections/14375/contents/1125576
UK should have come out straight away and condemned US invasion, because invasion is what it was, irrespective of the nature of the Venezuelan government in power.
January 4, 2026 at 10:41 PM
UK should have come out straight away and condemned US invasion, because invasion is what it was, irrespective of the nature of the Venezuelan government in power.
Closer ties with the single market, says Starmer. Yes, rejoin the single market.
January 4, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Closer ties with the single market, says Starmer. Yes, rejoin the single market.
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Great piece
The idea of European sclerosis in the face of a supposed American Eldorado, which is claimed as justification for the campaign of deregulation currently sweeping Europe, does not hold water. It is based on three myths, which we will deconstruct one by one
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
The idea of European sclerosis in the face of a supposed American Eldorado, which is claimed as justification for the campaign of deregulation currently sweeping Europe, does not hold water. It is based on three myths, which we will deconstruct one by one
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
Decline, what decline? The myth of dying Europe
There is a widespread view that, by comparison with the USA, Europe is in economic and social decline. But, Zucman argues, it's not true
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Great piece
The idea of European sclerosis in the face of a supposed American Eldorado, which is claimed as justification for the campaign of deregulation currently sweeping Europe, does not hold water. It is based on three myths, which we will deconstruct one by one
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
The idea of European sclerosis in the face of a supposed American Eldorado, which is claimed as justification for the campaign of deregulation currently sweeping Europe, does not hold water. It is based on three myths, which we will deconstruct one by one
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
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"They may still be contrary but the trademark style of the Lords of Misrule of the modern art world is starting to feel a touch nostalgic"
🖼️ @nicktrench.bsky.social reviews 'Gilbert & George: 21st Century Pictures' | Hayward Gallery, London SE1 until 11 January 2026
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🖼️ @nicktrench.bsky.social reviews 'Gilbert & George: 21st Century Pictures' | Hayward Gallery, London SE1 until 11 January 2026
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'Provocative schoolboy humour': Lord Clancarty reviews 'Gilbert & George: 21st Century Pictures'
They may still be contrary but the trademark style of the Lords of Misrule of the modern art world is starting to feel a touch nostalgic
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December 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
"They may still be contrary but the trademark style of the Lords of Misrule of the modern art world is starting to feel a touch nostalgic"
🖼️ @nicktrench.bsky.social reviews 'Gilbert & George: 21st Century Pictures' | Hayward Gallery, London SE1 until 11 January 2026
bit.ly/48zPtoZ
🖼️ @nicktrench.bsky.social reviews 'Gilbert & George: 21st Century Pictures' | Hayward Gallery, London SE1 until 11 January 2026
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So Retail Economics finds the poor are getting poorer. The problem with a ‘growth’ agenda is trickle down doesn’t work: increase benefits and reduce red tape (automatically deduct rent). Cap energy costs and rent. Then food banks will disappear.
January 2, 2026 at 8:33 AM
So Retail Economics finds the poor are getting poorer. The problem with a ‘growth’ agenda is trickle down doesn’t work: increase benefits and reduce red tape (automatically deduct rent). Cap energy costs and rent. Then food banks will disappear.
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Good article @jessicaelgot.bsky.social Sensible comments @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social
But a customs union is not enough... UK industry badly needs mobility frameworks for trade especially for creatives & technology sector @nicktrench.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
But a customs union is not enough... UK industry badly needs mobility frameworks for trade especially for creatives & technology sector @nicktrench.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Trade unions leader calls on Labour to forge closer relationship with Europe
In an exclusive interview, the head of the TUC Paul Nowak says a customs union with the EU could boost the UK’s economy
www.theguardian.com
December 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Good article @jessicaelgot.bsky.social Sensible comments @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social
But a customs union is not enough... UK industry badly needs mobility frameworks for trade especially for creatives & technology sector @nicktrench.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
But a customs union is not enough... UK industry badly needs mobility frameworks for trade especially for creatives & technology sector @nicktrench.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill will shape local powers for a generation BUT culture, creativity & heritage are barely mentioned.
@culturecommons have submitted evidence + amendments to change that
Find out more here: culturecommons.uk/news/strengt...
@culturecommons have submitted evidence + amendments to change that
Find out more here: culturecommons.uk/news/strengt...
November 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill will shape local powers for a generation BUT culture, creativity & heritage are barely mentioned.
@culturecommons have submitted evidence + amendments to change that
Find out more here: culturecommons.uk/news/strengt...
@culturecommons have submitted evidence + amendments to change that
Find out more here: culturecommons.uk/news/strengt...
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Almost 100% of children in 73 neighbourhoods in England are living in income-deprived families.
Govts push real wage/benefit cuts, two-child benefit cap; oppose universal basic income; don't curb profiteering.
No govt targets to cut poverty.
1% has more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
Govts push real wage/benefit cuts, two-child benefit cap; oppose universal basic income; don't curb profiteering.
No govt targets to cut poverty.
1% has more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
Almost all children in 73 areas of England live in low-income households
New official measures show levelling up attempts have failed to shift high levels of deprivation
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Almost 100% of children in 73 neighbourhoods in England are living in income-deprived families.
Govts push real wage/benefit cuts, two-child benefit cap; oppose universal basic income; don't curb profiteering.
No govt targets to cut poverty.
1% has more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
Govts push real wage/benefit cuts, two-child benefit cap; oppose universal basic income; don't curb profiteering.
No govt targets to cut poverty.
1% has more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
‘To make sure the arts count’ the EBacc and Progress 8 accountability measures must go.
October 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM
‘To make sure the arts count’ the EBacc and Progress 8 accountability measures must go.
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"Drama instigates debate and changes lives. When civic life is under assault – theatres can play a vital role in restoring it" - Dan Hutton - Freelance director, theatre-maker, dramaturg and facilitator
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #Theatre #UKTheatre #UKArts #SaveTheArts
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #Theatre #UKTheatre #UKArts #SaveTheArts
October 31, 2025 at 11:41 AM
"Drama instigates debate and changes lives. When civic life is under assault – theatres can play a vital role in restoring it" - Dan Hutton - Freelance director, theatre-maker, dramaturg and facilitator
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #Theatre #UKTheatre #UKArts #SaveTheArts
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #Theatre #UKTheatre #UKArts #SaveTheArts
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By our chair @suewilson91.bsky.social
It was my pleasure to join the Thank EU for the Music team handing out EU flags at the Proms, Royal Albert Hall
While the small, peaceful, friendly flag-waving efforts received no attention, the world’s media were out in force for Tommy Robinson’s hate rally
It was my pleasure to join the Thank EU for the Music team handing out EU flags at the Proms, Royal Albert Hall
While the small, peaceful, friendly flag-waving efforts received no attention, the world’s media were out in force for Tommy Robinson’s hate rally
What’s in a flag?
EU flags lit up the Proms as far-right riots marred Westminster – two visions of Britain, one of unity, the other of hate
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
By our chair @suewilson91.bsky.social
It was my pleasure to join the Thank EU for the Music team handing out EU flags at the Proms, Royal Albert Hall
While the small, peaceful, friendly flag-waving efforts received no attention, the world’s media were out in force for Tommy Robinson’s hate rally
It was my pleasure to join the Thank EU for the Music team handing out EU flags at the Proms, Royal Albert Hall
While the small, peaceful, friendly flag-waving efforts received no attention, the world’s media were out in force for Tommy Robinson’s hate rally
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A migration expert has revealed how Brexit is making the small boats crisis worse...
Peter Walsh, Oxford Migration Observatory, said leaving the European Union – which Farage campaigned for – has played a major role in creating the problem.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/migrat...
Peter Walsh, Oxford Migration Observatory, said leaving the European Union – which Farage campaigned for – has played a major role in creating the problem.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/migrat...
Migration Expert Reveals How Brexit Has Made The Small Boats Crisis Worse
Leaving the EU has made it harder to remove asylum seekers from the UK.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
September 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
A migration expert has revealed how Brexit is making the small boats crisis worse...
Peter Walsh, Oxford Migration Observatory, said leaving the European Union – which Farage campaigned for – has played a major role in creating the problem.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/migrat...
Peter Walsh, Oxford Migration Observatory, said leaving the European Union – which Farage campaigned for – has played a major role in creating the problem.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/migrat...
Clear we need agent of change principle in law not just in Scotland but rest of UK, a necessary protection for longstanding music venues threatened by redevelopment and noise complaints. My speech hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2025-0... @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social @ukmusic.bsky.social
Planning and Infrastructure Bill - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : 'Planning and Infrastructure Bill' on Thursday 4 September 2025.
hansard.parliament.uk
September 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Clear we need agent of change principle in law not just in Scotland but rest of UK, a necessary protection for longstanding music venues threatened by redevelopment and noise complaints. My speech hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2025-0... @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social @ukmusic.bsky.social
The small boat crossings won’t cease until we rejoin the EU, properly apply the Dublin Regulation and enable a legal route for asylum seekers. Crucially this would stop all the deaths for which we are morally responsible.
September 7, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The small boat crossings won’t cease until we rejoin the EU, properly apply the Dublin Regulation and enable a legal route for asylum seekers. Crucially this would stop all the deaths for which we are morally responsible.
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Journalists questioning Nigel Farage should be pointing out Brexit has been a primary factor in the sky rocketing number of small boat crossings. How hard can this be?
youtu.be/cKXFjbxSBBI?...
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Imagine the shock when he finds out Brexit is a primary factor in sky rocketing small boat crossings
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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September 7, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Journalists questioning Nigel Farage should be pointing out Brexit has been a primary factor in the sky rocketing number of small boat crossings. How hard can this be?
youtu.be/cKXFjbxSBBI?...
youtu.be/cKXFjbxSBBI?...
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Workplace conflict is costing the UK’s creative industries £1.8bn a year and freelancers are hit hardest. CIISA’s new report exposes the economic toll and calls for urgent action. Read it here: ciisa.org.uk/uncategorize...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #CIISA #UKArts #Theatre #Film #TV
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #CIISA #UKArts #Theatre #Film #TV
New report exposes hidden £1.8 billion economic toll of workplace conflict in uk’s creative industries – Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority
Tuesday 10 June 2025, London, UK: A new report commissioned by the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) reveals that workplace conflict costs the UK’s creative industries a…
ciisa.org.uk
August 12, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Workplace conflict is costing the UK’s creative industries £1.8bn a year and freelancers are hit hardest. CIISA’s new report exposes the economic toll and calls for urgent action. Read it here: ciisa.org.uk/uncategorize...
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #CIISA #UKArts #Theatre #Film #TV
#FreelancersMakeTheatreWork #CIISA #UKArts #Theatre #Film #TV
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August 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Only 29% would back Brexit now
August 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Only 29% would back Brexit now
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This is so important especially for craftspeople who may be freelance and/or sole traders and/or self employed. @heritage-crafts.bsky.social
My amendment in Employment Rights Bill arguing for a freelance commissioner to look at everything from construction workers to IT and creative industries. This amendment would have given such a commissioner real powers to effect change. hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2025-0...
Employment Rights Bill - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : 'Employment Rights Bill' on Wednesday 23 July 2025.
hansard.parliament.uk
July 26, 2025 at 7:31 AM
This is so important especially for craftspeople who may be freelance and/or sole traders and/or self employed. @heritage-crafts.bsky.social
My amendment in Employment Rights Bill arguing for a freelance commissioner to look at everything from construction workers to IT and creative industries. This amendment would have given such a commissioner real powers to effect change. hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2025-0...
Employment Rights Bill - Hansard - UK Parliament
Hansard record of the item : 'Employment Rights Bill' on Wednesday 23 July 2025.
hansard.parliament.uk
July 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
My amendment in Employment Rights Bill arguing for a freelance commissioner to look at everything from construction workers to IT and creative industries. This amendment would have given such a commissioner real powers to effect change. hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2025-0...
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"With their vastly different temperaments, the two artists don’t sit well in the same space. But does that matter? The more you look, the more you see the similarities"
🎨 @nicktrench.bsky.social reviews 'Kiefer / Van Gogh' | @royalacademy.bsky.social #AnselmKiefer #VanGogh
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🎨 @nicktrench.bsky.social reviews 'Kiefer / Van Gogh' | @royalacademy.bsky.social #AnselmKiefer #VanGogh
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'They are both visionaries': Lord Clancarty reviews 'Kiefer / Van Gogh'
With some choice paintings on display, discover the similarities between the work of these two visionary artists, otherwise so different in tempera...
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July 23, 2025 at 12:44 PM
"With their vastly different temperaments, the two artists don’t sit well in the same space. But does that matter? The more you look, the more you see the similarities"
🎨 @nicktrench.bsky.social reviews 'Kiefer / Van Gogh' | @royalacademy.bsky.social #AnselmKiefer #VanGogh
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🎨 @nicktrench.bsky.social reviews 'Kiefer / Van Gogh' | @royalacademy.bsky.social #AnselmKiefer #VanGogh
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