Ruth Watson
@ruthwatson.bsky.social
Journalist. Activist. Working for a better tomorrow today.
Political perspectives. Sustainability. Resilience. Food security. Social justice.
Scottish. Irish. Algerian. Kabyl.
There is no Planet B.
Political perspectives. Sustainability. Resilience. Food security. Social justice.
Scottish. Irish. Algerian. Kabyl.
There is no Planet B.
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“When I was [at the BBC], at the height of Boris Johnson’s strength, that fear was ubiquitous. Scripts were sometimes written with a view not solely to their impartiality or truth, but the management of perception of impartiality from one side of the spectrum.“ @lewisgoodall.com
The truth about impartiality at the BBC
And the hysteria of the current "crisis"
goodallandgoodluck.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
“When I was [at the BBC], at the height of Boris Johnson’s strength, that fear was ubiquitous. Scripts were sometimes written with a view not solely to their impartiality or truth, but the management of perception of impartiality from one side of the spectrum.“ @lewisgoodall.com
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Batteries are coming to Europe. Earlier this year Europe’s largest battery storage site went live at Blackhillock, Scotland.
The facility has a capacity of 300MW/600MWh.
Much larger batteries are under development: A huge 1 GW / 4 GWh system is being constructed in Jänschwalde, Germany.
The facility has a capacity of 300MW/600MWh.
Much larger batteries are under development: A huge 1 GW / 4 GWh system is being constructed in Jänschwalde, Germany.
November 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Batteries are coming to Europe. Earlier this year Europe’s largest battery storage site went live at Blackhillock, Scotland.
The facility has a capacity of 300MW/600MWh.
Much larger batteries are under development: A huge 1 GW / 4 GWh system is being constructed in Jänschwalde, Germany.
The facility has a capacity of 300MW/600MWh.
Much larger batteries are under development: A huge 1 GW / 4 GWh system is being constructed in Jänschwalde, Germany.
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SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten.
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
"I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA
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The move has raised concerns about elderly passengers who may not own or be comfortable using a smartphone.
Ryanair will only accept digital boarding passes starting this week
The move has raised concerns about elderly passengers who may not own or be comfortable using a smartphone.
l.euronews.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The move has raised concerns about elderly passengers who may not own or be comfortable using a smartphone.
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The Trump Administration is now pushing Brits to watch GB News instead of the BBC. The Far Right are trying to seize this moment of chaos in British media.
November 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The Trump Administration is now pushing Brits to watch GB News instead of the BBC. The Far Right are trying to seize this moment of chaos in British media.
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La Thaïlande suspend l’accord de cessez-le-feu avec le Cambodge
La Thaïlande suspend l’accord de cessez-le-feu avec le Cambodge
www.lemonde.fr
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
La Thaïlande suspend l’accord de cessez-le-feu avec le Cambodge
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The fact that rich people are buying up the media and politicians, and using up the remaining carbon budget is very bad for everyone.
November 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The fact that rich people are buying up the media and politicians, and using up the remaining carbon budget is very bad for everyone.
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In 'How They Broke Britain', I do a pretty good job of detailing the depth & breadth of Tufton Street/Tory/Murdoch/Mail attempts to scupper the BBC, even as I castigate some presenters for going too easy on precisely the people who seek the Corporation's abolition. But I should have done more. 1/2
November 10, 2025 at 9:23 AM
In 'How They Broke Britain', I do a pretty good job of detailing the depth & breadth of Tufton Street/Tory/Murdoch/Mail attempts to scupper the BBC, even as I castigate some presenters for going too easy on precisely the people who seek the Corporation's abolition. But I should have done more. 1/2
The BBC is being eviscerated
While there are now many issues with editorial choices and journalistic standards, these have come about as successive Westminster Gvts have tried to appease Murdoch, as well as political and other external forces
Honest independent public service broadcasting matters.
While there are now many issues with editorial choices and journalistic standards, these have come about as successive Westminster Gvts have tried to appease Murdoch, as well as political and other external forces
Honest independent public service broadcasting matters.
What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The BBC is being eviscerated
While there are now many issues with editorial choices and journalistic standards, these have come about as successive Westminster Gvts have tried to appease Murdoch, as well as political and other external forces
Honest independent public service broadcasting matters.
While there are now many issues with editorial choices and journalistic standards, these have come about as successive Westminster Gvts have tried to appease Murdoch, as well as political and other external forces
Honest independent public service broadcasting matters.
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What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 AM
What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
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Should Gibb be sacked? yes, obviously. He's an abomination of basic journalistic standards. His GB News channel spreads conspiracy theory & disinformation. His Jewish Chronicle newspaper spreads invented stories. He is plainly trying to undermine the BBC so it's as bad as everything else he touches.
November 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Should Gibb be sacked? yes, obviously. He's an abomination of basic journalistic standards. His GB News channel spreads conspiracy theory & disinformation. His Jewish Chronicle newspaper spreads invented stories. He is plainly trying to undermine the BBC so it's as bad as everything else he touches.
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The Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 12th Edition Deep Dive.
New paper dictionary arrives 11/18!
youtube.com/shorts/Ur4Ek...
New paper dictionary arrives 11/18!
youtube.com/shorts/Ur4Ek...
The Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 12th Edition Deep Dive.
YouTube video by Merriam-Webster
youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 12th Edition Deep Dive.
New paper dictionary arrives 11/18!
youtube.com/shorts/Ur4Ek...
New paper dictionary arrives 11/18!
youtube.com/shorts/Ur4Ek...
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Newsweek carries this report www.newsweek.com/memorial-to-...
November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Newsweek carries this report www.newsweek.com/memorial-to-...
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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was released from prison pending an appeal, three weeks into a five-year sentence.
France’s Sarkozy Freed From Prison After Three Weeks
The former president was sentenced to five years for conspiring to seek campaign funds from Libya.
on.wsj.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was released from prison pending an appeal, three weeks into a five-year sentence.
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It’s Financial Wellbeing Week! 💜
UNISON members can join free online sessions to boost confidence with money, pensions, budgeting + more.
🗓️ 10–14 Nov
💻 MS Teams / Zoom
🔗 buff.ly/ZFyH6Vw
UNISON members can join free online sessions to boost confidence with money, pensions, budgeting + more.
🗓️ 10–14 Nov
💻 MS Teams / Zoom
🔗 buff.ly/ZFyH6Vw
Financial Wellbeing Week 2025 | UNISON College
learning and organising
buff.ly
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 AM
It’s Financial Wellbeing Week! 💜
UNISON members can join free online sessions to boost confidence with money, pensions, budgeting + more.
🗓️ 10–14 Nov
💻 MS Teams / Zoom
🔗 buff.ly/ZFyH6Vw
UNISON members can join free online sessions to boost confidence with money, pensions, budgeting + more.
🗓️ 10–14 Nov
💻 MS Teams / Zoom
🔗 buff.ly/ZFyH6Vw
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French court to decide if ex-president Sarkozy can leave jail rfi.my/CAc0.BS
French court to decide if ex-president Sarkozy can leave jail
A French court is expected to decide on Monday whether to release ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy from jail pending an appeals trial over allegations that he sought Libyan funding.
rfi.my
November 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM
French court to decide if ex-president Sarkozy can leave jail rfi.my/CAc0.BS
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A former BBC journalist has accused the broadcaster of ‘caving to the right-wing press’ following the resignation of two high-profile figures
Ex-BBC reporter slams broadcaster for ‘caving to right-wing media’ with resignations
www.thenational.scot
November 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM
A former BBC journalist has accused the broadcaster of ‘caving to the right-wing press’ following the resignation of two high-profile figures
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Asie du Sud-Est : le naufrage d’un bateau de réfugiés confirme la reprise de l’exode des Rohingyas
Les Rohingyas continuent de quitter la Birmanie en proie à une guerre civile meurtrière, qui a déplacé plus de 3,5 millions de personnes en quatre ans.
Les Rohingyas continuent de quitter la Birmanie en proie à une guerre civile meurtrière, qui a déplacé plus de 3,5 millions de personnes en quatre ans.
Asie du Sud-Est : le naufrage d’un bateau de réfugiés confirme la reprise de l’exode des Rohingyas
Une embarcation accueillant une centaine de personnes a chaviré au large de la Malaisie. Une catastrophe pour cette région frappée par les coupes dans l’aide américaine et où l’on constate une nette reprise des trafics humains.
www.liberation.fr
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Asie du Sud-Est : le naufrage d’un bateau de réfugiés confirme la reprise de l’exode des Rohingyas
Les Rohingyas continuent de quitter la Birmanie en proie à une guerre civile meurtrière, qui a déplacé plus de 3,5 millions de personnes en quatre ans.
Les Rohingyas continuent de quitter la Birmanie en proie à une guerre civile meurtrière, qui a déplacé plus de 3,5 millions de personnes en quatre ans.
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Denmark is bringing "plant-based diplomacy" to #COP30, building on its efforts at home to increase plants in diets and reduce meat
(some background in post below)
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vegetarisk.dk/cop30/
(some background in post below)
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vegetarisk.dk/cop30/
COP30
The Vegetarian Society of Denmark is going to COP30, representing both Danish Plant-Based Diplomacy, International Vegetarian Union and ourselves. Read more about our events.
vegetarisk.dk
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Denmark is bringing "plant-based diplomacy" to #COP30, building on its efforts at home to increase plants in diets and reduce meat
(some background in post below)
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vegetarisk.dk/cop30/
(some background in post below)
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vegetarisk.dk/cop30/
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Once every 20 years or so, the director-general of the BBC is forced to resign for being insufficiently rightwing. Alastair Milne in 1987. Greg Dyke in 2004. Tim Davie in 2025. The great irony is that the BBC was in all cases profoundly biased towards established power. But just not biased enough …
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Once every 20 years or so, the director-general of the BBC is forced to resign for being insufficiently rightwing. Alastair Milne in 1987. Greg Dyke in 2004. Tim Davie in 2025. The great irony is that the BBC was in all cases profoundly biased towards established power. But just not biased enough …
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On the topic of speech-to-text: Norway's national broadcaster NRK is cutting pay for subtitlers bc they're replacing manual translation w/ machine outputs
Absolutely inevitable trajectory: results that get worse and worse and worse as companies have to exponentially enshittify with worsening slop
Absolutely inevitable trajectory: results that get worse and worse and worse as companies have to exponentially enshittify with worsening slop
NRK kutter i honoraret til tekstere – skal bruke mer KI
NRK skal effektivisere tekstingen ved hjelp av kunstig intelligens (KI). For teksterne betyr det et heftig kutt i honorarene.
www.kampanje.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:17 AM
On the topic of speech-to-text: Norway's national broadcaster NRK is cutting pay for subtitlers bc they're replacing manual translation w/ machine outputs
Absolutely inevitable trajectory: results that get worse and worse and worse as companies have to exponentially enshittify with worsening slop
Absolutely inevitable trajectory: results that get worse and worse and worse as companies have to exponentially enshittify with worsening slop
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Fascinating (£).
UK investigates whether buses made in China can be turned off from afar
Investigation comes after Norway found Yutong vehicles could be ‘stopped or rendered inoperable’ by Chinese company
www.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Fascinating (£).
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All things being equal, a growing and competitive domestic market should also enable its companies to compete better globally than a shrinking one trying to protect itself.
The EU and US are making it easy for China to grow its global trade. www.ft.com/content/c84b...
The EU and US are making it easy for China to grow its global trade. www.ft.com/content/c84b...
Chinese automakers are overtaking European rivals, says car-shipping chief
World’s biggest operator, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, aims to boost revenue by helping newer Beijing brands expand overseas
www.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM
All things being equal, a growing and competitive domestic market should also enable its companies to compete better globally than a shrinking one trying to protect itself.
The EU and US are making it easy for China to grow its global trade. www.ft.com/content/c84b...
The EU and US are making it easy for China to grow its global trade. www.ft.com/content/c84b...