Richard Wallace
@richwall.bsky.social
Retired academic. Classicist. Working-class Geordie in exile. Gardener. Democratic Socialist. Unrepentant Remainer and vehemently anti-Brexit. Citizen of the world, and doesn't care who knows it.
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There is no evidence that stripping refugees' rights one by one will have any impact on people crossing the channel.
Taking jewellery from refugees is akin to painting over murals for refugee children.
These repugnant ‘deterrents’ did not work for the Tories, and they won't work for us.
Taking jewellery from refugees is akin to painting over murals for refugee children.
These repugnant ‘deterrents’ did not work for the Tories, and they won't work for us.
November 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
There is no evidence that stripping refugees' rights one by one will have any impact on people crossing the channel.
Taking jewellery from refugees is akin to painting over murals for refugee children.
These repugnant ‘deterrents’ did not work for the Tories, and they won't work for us.
Taking jewellery from refugees is akin to painting over murals for refugee children.
These repugnant ‘deterrents’ did not work for the Tories, and they won't work for us.
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Labour MP Simon Opher - "We should stop the boats because it's dangerous, and we should stop the scapegoating of immigrants because it's wrong and cruel.
"Measures that create bureaucracy and insecurity do not offer clarity or strengthen control – they cost money, waste time and weaken the system."
"Measures that create bureaucracy and insecurity do not offer clarity or strengthen control – they cost money, waste time and weaken the system."
November 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Labour MP Simon Opher - "We should stop the boats because it's dangerous, and we should stop the scapegoating of immigrants because it's wrong and cruel.
"Measures that create bureaucracy and insecurity do not offer clarity or strengthen control – they cost money, waste time and weaken the system."
"Measures that create bureaucracy and insecurity do not offer clarity or strengthen control – they cost money, waste time and weaken the system."
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Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
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“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.”
— Mark Twain
— Mark Twain
September 24, 2025 at 4:44 AM
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.”
— Mark Twain
— Mark Twain
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The right-wing press is going mad over votes at 16 ("a naked attempt to twist democracy in Labour’s favour", an "election-rigging move"...)
Oddly, they said the same 100 years ago when the voting age for women fell from 30 to 21.
Let's revisit the Mail's campaign to"Stop the Flapper Vote Folly"...
Oddly, they said the same 100 years ago when the voting age for women fell from 30 to 21.
Let's revisit the Mail's campaign to"Stop the Flapper Vote Folly"...
July 19, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The right-wing press is going mad over votes at 16 ("a naked attempt to twist democracy in Labour’s favour", an "election-rigging move"...)
Oddly, they said the same 100 years ago when the voting age for women fell from 30 to 21.
Let's revisit the Mail's campaign to"Stop the Flapper Vote Folly"...
Oddly, they said the same 100 years ago when the voting age for women fell from 30 to 21.
Let's revisit the Mail's campaign to"Stop the Flapper Vote Folly"...
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Send the Marines, by Tom Lehrer. As posted by @AllenStricklandWilliams on IG.
June 11, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Send the Marines, by Tom Lehrer. As posted by @AllenStricklandWilliams on IG.
Back in the days when we had a Labour Party....
March 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Back in the days when we had a Labour Party....
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No exodus to state sector after VAT added to private school fees, say English councils
Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
No exodus to state sector after VAT added to private school fees, say English councils
Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 7:53 AM
No exodus to state sector after VAT added to private school fees, say English councils
Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policy
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Just for once, just for once in my life, I would like to see a panel or symposium or essay cluster on "the future of the university" (or its infinite variations) feature mostly scholars who have done a lot of teaching and admin and advising, and who have done it at schools that aren't super rich.
March 9, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Just for once, just for once in my life, I would like to see a panel or symposium or essay cluster on "the future of the university" (or its infinite variations) feature mostly scholars who have done a lot of teaching and admin and advising, and who have done it at schools that aren't super rich.
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The Telegraph’s been reproducing versions of this same story for years. Wokeness and a ‘recipe for a crisis’ in membership. But National Trust member retention is higher than comparator organisations despite the cost of living crisis, and visitor numbers have been increasing.
March 9, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The Telegraph’s been reproducing versions of this same story for years. Wokeness and a ‘recipe for a crisis’ in membership. But National Trust member retention is higher than comparator organisations despite the cost of living crisis, and visitor numbers have been increasing.
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(had to dig through the downloaded twitter archives for this one)
February 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
(had to dig through the downloaded twitter archives for this one)
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Incredibly moving Justin Trudeau remarks:
"We have fought and died alongside you....During your darkest hours...we were always there. Standing with you, grieving with you, the American people....Canadians are a little perplexed as to why our closest friends and neighbors are choosing to target us."
"We have fought and died alongside you....During your darkest hours...we were always there. Standing with you, grieving with you, the American people....Canadians are a little perplexed as to why our closest friends and neighbors are choosing to target us."
February 2, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Incredibly moving Justin Trudeau remarks:
"We have fought and died alongside you....During your darkest hours...we were always there. Standing with you, grieving with you, the American people....Canadians are a little perplexed as to why our closest friends and neighbors are choosing to target us."
"We have fought and died alongside you....During your darkest hours...we were always there. Standing with you, grieving with you, the American people....Canadians are a little perplexed as to why our closest friends and neighbors are choosing to target us."
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Would be nice to see some UK politicians speaking up in support of Canada, which is blameless in this and with which Britain has far closer ties than it does with the US.
Nobody hold their breath.
www.ft.com/content/b910...
Nobody hold their breath.
www.ft.com/content/b910...
Donald Trump hits Canada, Mexico and China with steep tariffs
US president fires starting gun on trade war with levies of up to 25% on goods imported from trading partners
www.ft.com
February 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Would be nice to see some UK politicians speaking up in support of Canada, which is blameless in this and with which Britain has far closer ties than it does with the US.
Nobody hold their breath.
www.ft.com/content/b910...
Nobody hold their breath.
www.ft.com/content/b910...
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[reposted] Oh, swears, ancient history is on here. The AH team at Cardiff are *amazing*, top of their field academics. It's one small part of a massive proposed butchering of the institution, after on-going cuts and horrors. I shall be waiting to see what support they think will be most beneficial.
[reposted] The storm has broken at Cardiff University. Solidarity to everyone who is going to be affected by leaving the university, or by remaining as part of a substantially weakened workforce. Please join a union.
January 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
[reposted] Oh, swears, ancient history is on here. The AH team at Cardiff are *amazing*, top of their field academics. It's one small part of a massive proposed butchering of the institution, after on-going cuts and horrors. I shall be waiting to see what support they think will be most beneficial.
The Revisionist History of the Nazi Salute hyperallergic.com/984855/the-r...
The Revisionist History of the Nazi Salute
Elon Musk’s defenders were quick to claim that his hand motion was actually an ancient “Roman salute” — but that gesture never existed.
hyperallergic.com
January 23, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The Revisionist History of the Nazi Salute hyperallergic.com/984855/the-r...
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Q: Can you assure the world that as you try to get control of areas like Greenland or Panama you are not gonna use military or economic coercion?
TRUMP: No. I can't assure you. I'm not going to commit to that. It might be that you'll have to do something.
TRUMP: No. I can't assure you. I'm not going to commit to that. It might be that you'll have to do something.
January 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Q: Can you assure the world that as you try to get control of areas like Greenland or Panama you are not gonna use military or economic coercion?
TRUMP: No. I can't assure you. I'm not going to commit to that. It might be that you'll have to do something.
TRUMP: No. I can't assure you. I'm not going to commit to that. It might be that you'll have to do something.
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On the second day of Christmas, Thucydides sent to me
A bipolar conflict
And a κτῆμά ἐς αἰεὶ.
A bipolar conflict
And a κτῆμά ἐς αἰεὶ.
December 25, 2024 at 9:03 AM
On the second day of Christmas, Thucydides sent to me
A bipolar conflict
And a κτῆμά ἐς αἰεὶ.
A bipolar conflict
And a κτῆμά ἐς αἰεὶ.
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'Tis the season for lots of people posting on the #17thCentury #Christmas ban in England and Wales... a story often buried under myth and misunderstanding! 😉
For a summary of why Christmas was banned and how (along with Cromwell's involvement), see: www.cromwellmuseum.org/cromwell/did...
For a summary of why Christmas was banned and how (along with Cromwell's involvement), see: www.cromwellmuseum.org/cromwell/did...
December 19, 2024 at 8:03 AM
'Tis the season for lots of people posting on the #17thCentury #Christmas ban in England and Wales... a story often buried under myth and misunderstanding! 😉
For a summary of why Christmas was banned and how (along with Cromwell's involvement), see: www.cromwellmuseum.org/cromwell/did...
For a summary of why Christmas was banned and how (along with Cromwell's involvement), see: www.cromwellmuseum.org/cromwell/did...
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“All donations that originate from abroad, no matter who is the final donor, should be banned. Only UK citizens should be allowed to donate to British political organisations. This would, by necessity mean no donations from private companies; PLCs, LTDs, whatever.”
Fight back against fascism: how big money is threatening democracy
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December 15, 2024 at 7:00 AM
“All donations that originate from abroad, no matter who is the final donor, should be banned. Only UK citizens should be allowed to donate to British political organisations. This would, by necessity mean no donations from private companies; PLCs, LTDs, whatever.”
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Now here's a proper Christian sentiment from Basil of Caesarea (4th century bishop): "The bread you store belongs to the hungry. The clothes you accumulate belong to the naked. The shoes that you have in your closet are for the barefoot. ....Cont.
December 10, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Now here's a proper Christian sentiment from Basil of Caesarea (4th century bishop): "The bread you store belongs to the hungry. The clothes you accumulate belong to the naked. The shoes that you have in your closet are for the barefoot. ....Cont.