Mr Benn
@rjfk.bsky.social
Gig-going, gin-drinking, gallery-meandering, and cigar-smoking liberal humanist. Workplace tech, organisation & people change, executive coach. Co-creator of nephie. He/They 🔶🇫🇴🏴🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
November 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
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This is very concerning. In future the BBC should submit any proposals for the Reith Lectures to Karoline Leavitt at the White House so that President Trump can sign off on them. Maye Pete Hegseth next year?
November 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
This is very concerning. In future the BBC should submit any proposals for the Reith Lectures to Karoline Leavitt at the White House so that President Trump can sign off on them. Maye Pete Hegseth next year?
There is no more beautiful an aircraft than the Catalina. ❤️ G-PBYA flying past my window at 1,100ft as part of #LadyMayorsShow
November 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
There is no more beautiful an aircraft than the Catalina. ❤️ G-PBYA flying past my window at 1,100ft as part of #LadyMayorsShow
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I know nothing about Dr Who, but, for Londoners, the phrase "Going For Dinner With Billie Piper" is the absolute best way to remember the order of the vertical streets running east to west in Soho (Greek, Frith, Dean, Wardour, Berwick, Poland) and has saved many a late night out
October 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I know nothing about Dr Who, but, for Londoners, the phrase "Going For Dinner With Billie Piper" is the absolute best way to remember the order of the vertical streets running east to west in Soho (Greek, Frith, Dean, Wardour, Berwick, Poland) and has saved many a late night out
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I am so angry, I almost can’t type. By @pruebray.bsky.social www.libdemvoice.org/prue-bray-i-...
Prue Bray: I am so angry I almost can’t type
We are in the middle of elections for internal roles in the Federal party, and I am one of the candidates for President. Voting opens tomorrow. So, this morning, I sat down to write a piece about why ...
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October 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I am so angry, I almost can’t type. By @pruebray.bsky.social www.libdemvoice.org/prue-bray-i-...
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lord Dick Taverne. He will be greatly missed by all of us, and his colleagues in the House of Lords.
His life and long record of public service stand as an inspiration and a reminder of politics at its best.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
His life and long record of public service stand as an inspiration and a reminder of politics at its best.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
October 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lord Dick Taverne. He will be greatly missed by all of us, and his colleagues in the House of Lords.
His life and long record of public service stand as an inspiration and a reminder of politics at its best.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
His life and long record of public service stand as an inspiration and a reminder of politics at its best.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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This is Graham Linehan, who UKLabour, WesStreeting and every columnist in the country rushed to defend when he was arrested by police, after inciting online violence and smashed a trans girl’s phone. They are even changing the law specifically to protect him. “Just a joke” @mrjamesob.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 7:32 AM
This is Graham Linehan, who UKLabour, WesStreeting and every columnist in the country rushed to defend when he was arrested by police, after inciting online violence and smashed a trans girl’s phone. They are even changing the law specifically to protect him. “Just a joke” @mrjamesob.bsky.social
The Oxford St Christmas lights are switched on the 5th November. Bonfire night. I wonder how the usual suspects will deal with this clash of 'Englishness'. (Even I'm feeling a sense of rage at this but for different reasons I hope.)
October 12, 2025 at 9:10 AM
The Oxford St Christmas lights are switched on the 5th November. Bonfire night. I wonder how the usual suspects will deal with this clash of 'Englishness'. (Even I'm feeling a sense of rage at this but for different reasons I hope.)
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Amazing test for M.E.
"sensitivity – or the likelihood of a test being positive if that patient has the condition – of 92%
"specificity – the probability the test will rule out negative cases – of 98%"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
"sensitivity – or the likelihood of a test being positive if that patient has the condition – of 92%
"specificity – the probability the test will rule out negative cases – of 98%"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Scientists develop first ‘accurate blood test’ to detect chronic fatigue syndrome
Research could offer hope for ME patients – but some experts urge caution and say more studies needed
www.theguardian.com
October 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Amazing test for M.E.
"sensitivity – or the likelihood of a test being positive if that patient has the condition – of 92%
"specificity – the probability the test will rule out negative cases – of 98%"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
"sensitivity – or the likelihood of a test being positive if that patient has the condition – of 92%
"specificity – the probability the test will rule out negative cases – of 98%"
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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On Yom Kippur many Jewish people in Britain have their phones off to mark the holy day.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
October 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
On Yom Kippur many Jewish people in Britain have their phones off to mark the holy day.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.
At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.
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With just under half of the votes counted, pro-European forces led by Maia Sandu are already heading toward a crushing majority. Even before the diaspora vote is added — which is expected to heavily favour Europe — this result signals a decisive defeat for the pro-Russian bloc. 1/2
September 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
With just under half of the votes counted, pro-European forces led by Maia Sandu are already heading toward a crushing majority. Even before the diaspora vote is added — which is expected to heavily favour Europe — this result signals a decisive defeat for the pro-Russian bloc. 1/2
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I have never, in hundreds & hundreds of sessions, met a trauma survivor who wanted to be "rescued."
I HAVE met hundreds of survivors who wanted to be seen & supported in rescuing themselves-- & caring for the past version of themselves who actually did need rescuing at one time.
I HAVE met hundreds of survivors who wanted to be seen & supported in rescuing themselves-- & caring for the past version of themselves who actually did need rescuing at one time.
September 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I have never, in hundreds & hundreds of sessions, met a trauma survivor who wanted to be "rescued."
I HAVE met hundreds of survivors who wanted to be seen & supported in rescuing themselves-- & caring for the past version of themselves who actually did need rescuing at one time.
I HAVE met hundreds of survivors who wanted to be seen & supported in rescuing themselves-- & caring for the past version of themselves who actually did need rescuing at one time.
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How can you be legally required to have something on a device you are not legally required to have?
September 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
How can you be legally required to have something on a device you are not legally required to have?
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UK recognition of the State of Palestine was a promise made to my great grandfather decades ago. While on its own, recognition won’t solve anything without further action, it is a down payment on peace. Today we have just a little more hope, and hope is contagious.
📻 on BBC world service this AM:
📻 on BBC world service this AM:
September 21, 2025 at 11:40 AM
UK recognition of the State of Palestine was a promise made to my great grandfather decades ago. While on its own, recognition won’t solve anything without further action, it is a down payment on peace. Today we have just a little more hope, and hope is contagious.
📻 on BBC world service this AM:
📻 on BBC world service this AM:
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URGENT: For those attending #LDConf we have just learned of a likely attempt by transphobic activists to hijack the conference agenda by suspending standing orders first thing tomorrow morning at 9am. If you're going to conference please turn up to oppose this.
Radical Conference Briefing Autumn 2025
Our briefing on motions, policy and key votes at Lib Dem Autumn Conference 2025.
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September 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
URGENT: For those attending #LDConf we have just learned of a likely attempt by transphobic activists to hijack the conference agenda by suspending standing orders first thing tomorrow morning at 9am. If you're going to conference please turn up to oppose this.
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The vast majority of people who mock the word "trigger" could not accurately define "trigger" if their life depended on it.
September 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The vast majority of people who mock the word "trigger" could not accurately define "trigger" if their life depended on it.
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Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
September 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
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You know you’re living in strange times when Last Night of the Proms feels like the least jingoistic thing happening in Britain at the moment.
September 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
You know you’re living in strange times when Last Night of the Proms feels like the least jingoistic thing happening in Britain at the moment.
On the day the far-right have taken to the streets of London I'm delighted to see a non-white woman conduct the Last Night of the Proms. 🎉
September 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
On the day the far-right have taken to the streets of London I'm delighted to see a non-white woman conduct the Last Night of the Proms. 🎉
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Our democracy is too precious to be a plaything for foreign tech barons.
Elon Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.
Elon Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.
September 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Our democracy is too precious to be a plaything for foreign tech barons.
Elon Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.
Elon Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.
Big day of demos in London town today, noticeable police presence from early on. Errands done and now home, and a day of the police helicopter overhead awaits. Good luck getting a cab in the west end today!
September 13, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Big day of demos in London town today, noticeable police presence from early on. Errands done and now home, and a day of the police helicopter overhead awaits. Good luck getting a cab in the west end today!
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Good morning, Asia. While you were sleeping, this was our most-read story: on.ft.com/4mLNzG6
September 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Good morning, Asia. While you were sleeping, this was our most-read story: on.ft.com/4mLNzG6
The heart sinking moment as you receive an email titled: Your parcel is with Evri
September 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The heart sinking moment as you receive an email titled: Your parcel is with Evri