David Taylor
@rdavidtaylor.bsky.social
Former organisation consultant to financial services industry & UK government. Almost-assimilated South Londoner
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Merry Christmas from Christ’s Chapel, Dulwich.
December 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Merry Christmas from Christ’s Chapel, Dulwich.
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As the piece reflects, this has been a year when those with the most vocal anti-asylum views were visible & vocal. Thousands of those v sympathetic to asylum seekers & refugees are part of a quiet movement seeking to play a practical part in welcoming asylum seekers & refugees around the country
December 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
As the piece reflects, this has been a year when those with the most vocal anti-asylum views were visible & vocal. Thousands of those v sympathetic to asylum seekers & refugees are part of a quiet movement seeking to play a practical part in welcoming asylum seekers & refugees around the country
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A sixth of public - 10 million - report being very sympathetic to people crossing the Channel in boats. Up to half have a fair amount of sympathy. A broad majority want to play our part protecting refugees in a better managed way. Contact between refugees & local people should be part of that
December 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
A sixth of public - 10 million - report being very sympathetic to people crossing the Channel in boats. Up to half have a fair amount of sympathy. A broad majority want to play our part protecting refugees in a better managed way. Contact between refugees & local people should be part of that
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Wonderful article, just lovely.
I've been aware for a while of the work by faith and other community groups to support people seeking asylum. So I asked the @refugeecouncil.bsky.social where there was really vigorous community support. They said Northallerton. Here's what I found when I went there: as.ft.com/r/b3449fbd-3...
‘A place of welcome’: Yorkshire town rallies round to help asylum seekers
[FREE TO READ] Churches and community groups in Northallerton provide food, clothing and company for refugee families
as.ft.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Wonderful article, just lovely.
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Pitch perfect, sadly.
Wednesday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/peter-brooke...
December 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Pitch perfect, sadly.
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We are nearing the darkest day of all. No, we are not referring to the state of the English Test team, but rather the lack of daylight in Iceland. On 21st December, the sun will rise at 11:22 and set at 15:29. Then, everything gets brighter, and our cricket season begins in May.
December 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
We are nearing the darkest day of all. No, we are not referring to the state of the English Test team, but rather the lack of daylight in Iceland. On 21st December, the sun will rise at 11:22 and set at 15:29. Then, everything gets brighter, and our cricket season begins in May.
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Can't think of a stronger endorsement for Erasmus.
December 19, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Can't think of a stronger endorsement for Erasmus.
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Utter guff from the Home Office discussing claiming asylum. “We have become the destination of choice in Europe”.
I mean, that country would be at the top of the graph. *checks graph* Oh!
More Farage is right, don’t vote Farage!
No.
Farage is a lying racist with no concern for the UK.
I mean, that country would be at the top of the graph. *checks graph* Oh!
More Farage is right, don’t vote Farage!
No.
Farage is a lying racist with no concern for the UK.
If ministers want to publish the assertion - "we have become the destination of choice in Europe, clearly visible to every people smuggler and would-be illegal migrant across the world" - they should be able to say what they think that means
I hope that demonstrably untrue claim will now be retired
I hope that demonstrably untrue claim will now be retired
December 13, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Utter guff from the Home Office discussing claiming asylum. “We have become the destination of choice in Europe”.
I mean, that country would be at the top of the graph. *checks graph* Oh!
More Farage is right, don’t vote Farage!
No.
Farage is a lying racist with no concern for the UK.
I mean, that country would be at the top of the graph. *checks graph* Oh!
More Farage is right, don’t vote Farage!
No.
Farage is a lying racist with no concern for the UK.
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“If [economic] growth was actually your priority, you would not be doing this,” said Jonathan Portes, a professor at King’s College London.
December 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
“If [economic] growth was actually your priority, you would not be doing this,” said Jonathan Portes, a professor at King’s College London.
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Really appreciate the clarity of the president saying black people are ruining the country and this entire room of groveling empty suits saying nothing bsky.app/profile/just...
Trump, continued: "What the Somalian people have done to Minnesota is not even believable. It’s not even believable. And a lot of it starts with the governor. A lot of it starts with Barack HUSSEIN Obama, because that’s when people started coming in... They want to kiss our country good night."
December 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Really appreciate the clarity of the president saying black people are ruining the country and this entire room of groveling empty suits saying nothing bsky.app/profile/just...
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The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
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Always a Borough of Sanctuary
Southwark Council and local organisations are today standing together and urging the Government to rethink its new asylum proposals
Read the full statement www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/al...
Southwark Council and local organisations are today standing together and urging the Government to rethink its new asylum proposals
Read the full statement www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/al...
November 27, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Always a Borough of Sanctuary
Southwark Council and local organisations are today standing together and urging the Government to rethink its new asylum proposals
Read the full statement www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/al...
Southwark Council and local organisations are today standing together and urging the Government to rethink its new asylum proposals
Read the full statement www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/al...
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The government’s decision to halve the time limit for refugees to leave Home Office accommodation is driving people into homelessness and exploitation, according to migrant rights campaigners and homelessness charities
By me, for @theleaduk.bsky.social national.thelead.uk/p/new-asylum...
By me, for @theleaduk.bsky.social national.thelead.uk/p/new-asylum...
New asylum policies making homeless refugees “targets for the far right”
Labour’s abrupt return to the 28-day move-on period is pushing vulnerable people into rough sleeping and exposing them to fraud and abuse.
national.thelead.uk
November 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The government’s decision to halve the time limit for refugees to leave Home Office accommodation is driving people into homelessness and exploitation, according to migrant rights campaigners and homelessness charities
By me, for @theleaduk.bsky.social national.thelead.uk/p/new-asylum...
By me, for @theleaduk.bsky.social national.thelead.uk/p/new-asylum...
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It is so obvious...and the place I volunteer at is bracing itself.
5 weeks for a UC claim to be paid, so even if you apply on day 1, which most people don't, you are left without money.
28 days to get a bank account, Evisa, UC, and the small matter of somewhere to live.. 56 days was just enough
5 weeks for a UC claim to be paid, so even if you apply on day 1, which most people don't, you are left without money.
28 days to get a bank account, Evisa, UC, and the small matter of somewhere to live.. 56 days was just enough
November 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It is so obvious...and the place I volunteer at is bracing itself.
5 weeks for a UC claim to be paid, so even if you apply on day 1, which most people don't, you are left without money.
28 days to get a bank account, Evisa, UC, and the small matter of somewhere to live.. 56 days was just enough
5 weeks for a UC claim to be paid, so even if you apply on day 1, which most people don't, you are left without money.
28 days to get a bank account, Evisa, UC, and the small matter of somewhere to live.. 56 days was just enough
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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This chart (which applies even more to social media than it did to TV) lives in my head rent free.
Social media enveloping traditional media means everything and everyone is now competing in the entertainment market. Boring stuff like policy that affects millions of lives doesn’t stand a chance.
Social media enveloping traditional media means everything and everyone is now competing in the entertainment market. Boring stuff like policy that affects millions of lives doesn’t stand a chance.
November 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
This chart (which applies even more to social media than it did to TV) lives in my head rent free.
Social media enveloping traditional media means everything and everyone is now competing in the entertainment market. Boring stuff like policy that affects millions of lives doesn’t stand a chance.
Social media enveloping traditional media means everything and everyone is now competing in the entertainment market. Boring stuff like policy that affects millions of lives doesn’t stand a chance.
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This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump Has a Recipe for War and Corruption, Not Peace
Who would benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Important thread
I served as our Ambassador in Ukraine for 3 years under Putin’s missiles and drones but resigned when Trump kept appeasing Putin. America does not bow to dictators. It’s not who we are.
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
Here's why this Trump-Putin so-called "peace plan" is a disaster:
November 22, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Important thread
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Chancellor Merz: Ukraine can count on us. Together with
President Macron & PM Starmer, I reaffirmed our full support to President Zelensky. We will coordinate closely with Europe and the US, whose commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty we welcome. The contact line must remain the basis for any talks.
President Macron & PM Starmer, I reaffirmed our full support to President Zelensky. We will coordinate closely with Europe and the US, whose commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty we welcome. The contact line must remain the basis for any talks.
November 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Chancellor Merz: Ukraine can count on us. Together with
President Macron & PM Starmer, I reaffirmed our full support to President Zelensky. We will coordinate closely with Europe and the US, whose commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty we welcome. The contact line must remain the basis for any talks.
President Macron & PM Starmer, I reaffirmed our full support to President Zelensky. We will coordinate closely with Europe and the US, whose commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty we welcome. The contact line must remain the basis for any talks.
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“I got a phone call from the White House apologizing,” Hyundai CEO José Muñoz says of a sweeping September raid on a battery plant under construction in Georgia, in which US federal agents detained 475 workers, mostly Koreans.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:16 AM
“I got a phone call from the White House apologizing,” Hyundai CEO José Muñoz says of a sweeping September raid on a battery plant under construction in Georgia, in which US federal agents detained 475 workers, mostly Koreans.
Follow the latest here: bloom.bg/44g7i9G
Follow the latest here: bloom.bg/44g7i9G
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The near-unanimous House vote to release of all the governments files on convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein marked a rare reversal of fortune for President Donald Trump at the hands his fellow Republicans
Trump and Republicans Swamped by Demands for Epstein Files
House votes overwhelmingly to compel the release of government documents.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:49 AM
The near-unanimous House vote to release of all the governments files on convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein marked a rare reversal of fortune for President Donald Trump at the hands his fellow Republicans
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The Home Secretary says "we have become the destination of choice in Europe, clearly visible to every people smuggler and would-be illegal migrant across the world"
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
November 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The Home Secretary says "we have become the destination of choice in Europe, clearly visible to every people smuggler and would-be illegal migrant across the world"
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
That is a factually untrue claim: the Home Office shows that the UK is fifth, getting 1/10 claims, while Germany gets 1/5 claims
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"What is certain, and felt instinctively by almost everybody, is that things cannot go on in their present way" – The Times, May 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
November 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
"What is certain, and felt instinctively by almost everybody, is that things cannot go on in their present way" – The Times, May 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975