Peta Steel
@petasteel.bsky.social
Ageing Labour Party member/trade unionist, writer, journalist, broadcaster
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BBC News: My thoughts are with all those who lost loved ones or suffered injury as the Omagh Bombing Inquiry hears of 'kind and generous' victims
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Omagh bomb: 'Kind and generous' victims remembered at inquiry
Tributes were paid to two Spanish victims of the Real IRA bombing at the inquiry on Tuesday.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
BBC News: My thoughts are with all those who lost loved ones or suffered injury as the Omagh Bombing Inquiry hears of 'kind and generous' victims
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The Times knows this is bullshit. It knows what the cab rank is. It knows how it works. But The Times is dishonest. So it runs the story anyway.
January 16, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The Times knows this is bullshit. It knows what the cab rank is. It knows how it works. But The Times is dishonest. So it runs the story anyway.
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Great quote from Laura Davison, NUJ @nujofficial.bsky.social general secretary:
"At a time where access to accurate reporting has never been more important, the public must not be placed in a position of second-guessing the accuracy of news they receive."
"At a time where access to accurate reporting has never been more important, the public must not be placed in a position of second-guessing the accuracy of news they receive."
January 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Great quote from Laura Davison, NUJ @nujofficial.bsky.social general secretary:
"At a time where access to accurate reporting has never been more important, the public must not be placed in a position of second-guessing the accuracy of news they receive."
"At a time where access to accurate reporting has never been more important, the public must not be placed in a position of second-guessing the accuracy of news they receive."
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It will come as no surprise to anyone that Elon Musk and X are the biggest purveyors of online misinformation
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
How Elon Musk and X Became the Biggest Purveyors of Online Misinformation
A timeline of how Elon Musk has turned X into a misinformation weapon that spews falsehoods about migrants, gender, health and elections.
www.rollingstone.com
January 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
It will come as no surprise to anyone that Elon Musk and X are the biggest purveyors of online misinformation
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
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“Almost four times as many Britons have a negative view of Musk (64 per cent) as a positive one (17 per cent).”
Elon Musk is roundly disliked by most Brits
Almost four times as many Britons have a negative view of Musk (64 per cent) as a positive one (17 per cent).
www.thelondoneconomic.com
January 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
“Almost four times as many Britons have a negative view of Musk (64 per cent) as a positive one (17 per cent).”
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Keir Starmer vows to rebuild Britain as Labour did after Second World War
PM says in his new year message that 2025 will be a year of rebuilding, comparing the task to that Attlee faced in 1945
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
PM says in his new year message that 2025 will be a year of rebuilding, comparing the task to that Attlee faced in 1945
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer vows to rebuild Britain as Labour did after second world war
PM says in his new year message that 2025 will be a year of rebuilding, comparing the task to that Attlee faced in 1945
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Keir Starmer vows to rebuild Britain as Labour did after Second World War
PM says in his new year message that 2025 will be a year of rebuilding, comparing the task to that Attlee faced in 1945
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
PM says in his new year message that 2025 will be a year of rebuilding, comparing the task to that Attlee faced in 1945
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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This is insane.
Citizens of Greenland are Danish & EU citizens. You cannot just invade nor buy them.
It follows Trump saying he would invade Mexico, take the Panama canal and make Canada the 51st state of the US.
This is not a president who wants world peace.
Citizens of Greenland are Danish & EU citizens. You cannot just invade nor buy them.
It follows Trump saying he would invade Mexico, take the Panama canal and make Canada the 51st state of the US.
This is not a president who wants world peace.
Trump calls US control of Greenland 'absolute necessity'
Although he has publicly mused about purchasing Greenland, Donald Trump (pictured) has not shared a specific plan to do so or revealed how much America would pay for the acquisition.
www.dailymail.co.uk
December 23, 2024 at 11:55 AM
This is insane.
Citizens of Greenland are Danish & EU citizens. You cannot just invade nor buy them.
It follows Trump saying he would invade Mexico, take the Panama canal and make Canada the 51st state of the US.
This is not a president who wants world peace.
Citizens of Greenland are Danish & EU citizens. You cannot just invade nor buy them.
It follows Trump saying he would invade Mexico, take the Panama canal and make Canada the 51st state of the US.
This is not a president who wants world peace.
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This.
Separate Church and State!
December 22, 2024 at 4:45 PM
This.
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Boris Johnson does not care about “freedoms” nor the economy. If he did, he’d want us to rejoin the EU.
What he *does* care about, ladies & gents, is you fighting to save his legacy for his own ego’s sake.
I say let’s nuke it.
What he *does* care about, ladies & gents, is you fighting to save his legacy for his own ego’s sake.
I say let’s nuke it.
December 22, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Boris Johnson does not care about “freedoms” nor the economy. If he did, he’d want us to rejoin the EU.
What he *does* care about, ladies & gents, is you fighting to save his legacy for his own ego’s sake.
I say let’s nuke it.
What he *does* care about, ladies & gents, is you fighting to save his legacy for his own ego’s sake.
I say let’s nuke it.
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The National Union of Journalists has said the commitments made by Media Concierge as part of its takeover of National World need to be backed up with concrete actions to ensure the survival of quality local journalism.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
NUJ response to Media Concierge takeover of National World
The National Union of Journalists has said the commitments made by Media Concierge as part of its takeover of National World need to be backed up with concrete actions to ensure the survival of qualit...
www.nuj.org.uk
December 19, 2024 at 6:38 PM
The National Union of Journalists has said the commitments made by Media Concierge as part of its takeover of National World need to be backed up with concrete actions to ensure the survival of quality local journalism.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
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The NUJ has condemned the remarks by Russian security council deputy head, Dmitry Medvede
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
NUJ condemns threats to journalists made by Dmitry Medvedev
The NUJ has condemned the remarks by Russian security council deputy head, Dmitry Medvede
www.nuj.org.uk
December 19, 2024 at 6:39 PM
The NUJ has condemned the remarks by Russian security council deputy head, Dmitry Medvede
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
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The sale of the Observer has prompted the biggest staff strike in more than 50 years and created a fracture that will be hard to heal, writes @arusbridger.bsky.social.
www.prospectmagazine...
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The Observer strike is about the future of liberal journalism. We should be worried
The sale of the Observer has prompted the biggest staff strike in more than 50 years and created a fracture that will be hard to heal
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
December 13, 2024 at 2:50 PM
The sale of the Observer has prompted the biggest staff strike in more than 50 years and created a fracture that will be hard to heal, writes @arusbridger.bsky.social.
www.prospectmagazine...
www.prospectmagazine...
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Members of the National Union of Journalists at the Guardian and Observer are now on their second round of strike action, in case you were wondering why we have no Game Awards coverage. (I've been an NUJ member for 20 years.)
Guardian & Observer journalists are entering final day of second 48-hour stoppage; they’ve braved the cold, spoken up for what they believe in to bosses, lost earnings & missed accolades. Please repost, support them on the picket line, donate & don’t click on Guardian links today 👊#SavetheObserver
Congrats @byrobdavies.bsky.social + @jacobsteinberg1.bsky.social for much deserved win at tonight’s journalism awards
You’ll see they are not in the photo… b/c they are on strike against the Tortoise Obs takeover
The solidarity from Guardian sport has been immense. You are the best in the biz 💪
You’ll see they are not in the photo… b/c they are on strike against the Tortoise Obs takeover
The solidarity from Guardian sport has been immense. You are the best in the biz 💪
December 13, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Members of the National Union of Journalists at the Guardian and Observer are now on their second round of strike action, in case you were wondering why we have no Game Awards coverage. (I've been an NUJ member for 20 years.)
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Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs at the @BIFA_film awards wearing a yellow ribbon for the hostages - a rare showbiz star who remembers how this started.
December 9, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs at the @BIFA_film awards wearing a yellow ribbon for the hostages - a rare showbiz star who remembers how this started.
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A reminder to sign up for this free webinar about new disability reporting guidelines, taking place this evening 6-7pm
On Mon 9 December the NUJ Disabled Members Council and Ethics Council will host an online webinar to launch new disability reporting guidelines. Chaired by NUJ president Natasha Hirst, guest speakers include Miranda Evans from Disability Wales and Gemma Stevenson, sports journalist and DMC member..
Reporting on disability
www.nuj.org.uk
December 9, 2024 at 3:45 PM
A reminder to sign up for this free webinar about new disability reporting guidelines, taking place this evening 6-7pm
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Statement on decision by The Scott Trust and GMG boards to approve the sale in principle of the Observer to Tortoise Media: NUJ general secretary-elect Laura Davison said: “Members at the Guardian and Observer will be angry and extremely disappointed that The Scott Trust and GMG boards have chosen..
December 6, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Statement on decision by The Scott Trust and GMG boards to approve the sale in principle of the Observer to Tortoise Media: NUJ general secretary-elect Laura Davison said: “Members at the Guardian and Observer will be angry and extremely disappointed that The Scott Trust and GMG boards have chosen..
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On Mon 9 December the NUJ Disabled Members Council and Ethics Council will host an online webinar to launch new disability reporting guidelines. Chaired by NUJ president Natasha Hirst, guest speakers include Miranda Evans from Disability Wales and Gemma Stevenson, sports journalist and DMC member..
Reporting on disability
www.nuj.org.uk
December 6, 2024 at 4:14 PM
On Mon 9 December the NUJ Disabled Members Council and Ethics Council will host an online webinar to launch new disability reporting guidelines. Chaired by NUJ president Natasha Hirst, guest speakers include Miranda Evans from Disability Wales and Gemma Stevenson, sports journalist and DMC member..
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Russell T Davies, screenwriter:
"In support of Observer & Guardian journalists on strike, all of them opposing the sale of the Observer to Tortoise. It doesn't have the resources to support such a vital voice, an island in the swelling oceans of right-wing media. Good luck!"
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
"In support of Observer & Guardian journalists on strike, all of them opposing the sale of the Observer to Tortoise. It doesn't have the resources to support such a vital voice, an island in the swelling oceans of right-wing media. Good luck!"
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
December 6, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Russell T Davies, screenwriter:
"In support of Observer & Guardian journalists on strike, all of them opposing the sale of the Observer to Tortoise. It doesn't have the resources to support such a vital voice, an island in the swelling oceans of right-wing media. Good luck!"
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
"In support of Observer & Guardian journalists on strike, all of them opposing the sale of the Observer to Tortoise. It doesn't have the resources to support such a vital voice, an island in the swelling oceans of right-wing media. Good luck!"
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
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Guardian & Observer journalists have voted to strike!
They will undertake two 48-hour periods of strike action on 4-5 December and 12-13 December. The dispute relates to the Guardian Media Group's sale of The Observer, strongly opposed by the union.
They will undertake two 48-hour periods of strike action on 4-5 December and 12-13 December. The dispute relates to the Guardian Media Group's sale of The Observer, strongly opposed by the union.
Guardian & Observer journalists vote to strike
Journalists at the Guardian & Observer will undertake two 48-hour periods of strike action on 4-5 December and 12-13 December following a resounding ballot result in favour of industrial action.
www.nuj.org.uk
November 20, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Guardian & Observer journalists have voted to strike!
They will undertake two 48-hour periods of strike action on 4-5 December and 12-13 December. The dispute relates to the Guardian Media Group's sale of The Observer, strongly opposed by the union.
They will undertake two 48-hour periods of strike action on 4-5 December and 12-13 December. The dispute relates to the Guardian Media Group's sale of The Observer, strongly opposed by the union.
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BREAKING; British Steel faces nationalisation under Government plans. Labour ministers considering taking all or part of company into public ownership to avoid its collapse
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
British Steel faces nationalisation under Government plans
Labour ministers considering taking all or part of company into public ownership to avoid its collapse
www.telegraph.co.uk
December 3, 2024 at 7:47 PM
BREAKING; British Steel faces nationalisation under Government plans. Labour ministers considering taking all or part of company into public ownership to avoid its collapse
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...
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There are some exciting plans to redesign the Brandon Library & Youth Centre in Newington #SE17 including a new games area, music room and singing studio. The consultation to provide views on proposed designs is open until 13th December and can be found here: engage.southwark.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
December 3, 2024 at 2:21 PM
There are some exciting plans to redesign the Brandon Library & Youth Centre in Newington #SE17 including a new games area, music room and singing studio. The consultation to provide views on proposed designs is open until 13th December and can be found here: engage.southwark.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...
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I’ve just been at the LFI lunch with our Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Mandy Moss-Damari, the mother of the last remaining British hostage Emily Damari.
Mandy’s speech was tear-inducing.
Mandy’s speech was tear-inducing.
December 2, 2024 at 3:46 PM
I’ve just been at the LFI lunch with our Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Mandy Moss-Damari, the mother of the last remaining British hostage Emily Damari.
Mandy’s speech was tear-inducing.
Mandy’s speech was tear-inducing.
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It still stuns me that people won’t call the group which put out this heartbreaking hostage video terrorists.
December 1, 2024 at 12:10 PM
It still stuns me that people won’t call the group which put out this heartbreaking hostage video terrorists.
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Incident at London College of Communication, Elephant & Castle. Staff and students evacuated. College cordoned off. Big police presence including dog unit.
November 26, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Incident at London College of Communication, Elephant & Castle. Staff and students evacuated. College cordoned off. Big police presence including dog unit.
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