@shashly.bsky.social
Still teaching (just) in South East London
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There’s more to the Epstein Bannon Farage connection than this.
Epstein was actively guiding Bannon how to secretly finance ‘The Movement’ — a right wing pan Europe organisation in concert with Farage — set up by his partner Laure Ferrari
👉 bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
Epstein was actively guiding Bannon how to secretly finance ‘The Movement’ — a right wing pan Europe organisation in concert with Farage — set up by his partner Laure Ferrari
👉 bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
December 29, 2025 at 2:30 AM
There’s more to the Epstein Bannon Farage connection than this.
Epstein was actively guiding Bannon how to secretly finance ‘The Movement’ — a right wing pan Europe organisation in concert with Farage — set up by his partner Laure Ferrari
👉 bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
Epstein was actively guiding Bannon how to secretly finance ‘The Movement’ — a right wing pan Europe organisation in concert with Farage — set up by his partner Laure Ferrari
👉 bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
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WOW c 10k people have now watched Democracy for Sale's video about our new undercover investigation, with Led By Donkeys.
An ex-Tory MP introduced our fake Chinese AI investor into MPs and ministers - and all for just £5k! 😱
Watch the video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKof...
An ex-Tory MP introduced our fake Chinese AI investor into MPs and ministers - and all for just £5k! 😱
Watch the video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKof...
We went undercover to buy access to MPs
YouTube video by Democracy for Sale
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
WOW c 10k people have now watched Democracy for Sale's video about our new undercover investigation, with Led By Donkeys.
An ex-Tory MP introduced our fake Chinese AI investor into MPs and ministers - and all for just £5k! 😱
Watch the video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKof...
An ex-Tory MP introduced our fake Chinese AI investor into MPs and ministers - and all for just £5k! 😱
Watch the video here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKof...
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I’m supporting this petition c.org/9zTY7rMwXM
Allow transgender women and girls back into GirlGuiding UK
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
c.org
December 4, 2025 at 7:32 AM
I’m supporting this petition c.org/9zTY7rMwXM
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We kept the receipts. These comments, taken together, paint a picture of the man he is today.
December 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We kept the receipts. These comments, taken together, paint a picture of the man he is today.
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Massive fan of the podcast, but...
I was really sad to hear @jonsopel1.bsky.social and @maitlis.bsky.social feeling the need to join in the 'othering' of trans people.
I'm a 70 year old gay man who was similarly 'othered' for years and, like most LGBTQ+ people, support my trans brothers and sisters.
I was really sad to hear @jonsopel1.bsky.social and @maitlis.bsky.social feeling the need to join in the 'othering' of trans people.
I'm a 70 year old gay man who was similarly 'othered' for years and, like most LGBTQ+ people, support my trans brothers and sisters.
November 10, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Massive fan of the podcast, but...
I was really sad to hear @jonsopel1.bsky.social and @maitlis.bsky.social feeling the need to join in the 'othering' of trans people.
I'm a 70 year old gay man who was similarly 'othered' for years and, like most LGBTQ+ people, support my trans brothers and sisters.
I was really sad to hear @jonsopel1.bsky.social and @maitlis.bsky.social feeling the need to join in the 'othering' of trans people.
I'm a 70 year old gay man who was similarly 'othered' for years and, like most LGBTQ+ people, support my trans brothers and sisters.
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Conservative Councillor says "young black males" are "flooding" the UK
Contacted by Byline, she defended her comments, saying “we cannot sustain the volume of.. black males” that “jeopardises [our] security"
Asked why their skin colour matters, she replied “because they are [black], aren’t they?"
Contacted by Byline, she defended her comments, saying “we cannot sustain the volume of.. black males” that “jeopardises [our] security"
Asked why their skin colour matters, she replied “because they are [black], aren’t they?"
Conservative Councillor Accused of 'Old-Fashioned Racism' After Saying 'Young Black Males' Are 'Flooding' the UK
EXCLUSIVE: Pauline Giles defended her comments to Byline Times, saying that "we cannot sustain the volume of young black males" that "jeopardises the security of our country"
bylinetimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Conservative Councillor says "young black males" are "flooding" the UK
Contacted by Byline, she defended her comments, saying “we cannot sustain the volume of.. black males” that “jeopardises [our] security"
Asked why their skin colour matters, she replied “because they are [black], aren’t they?"
Contacted by Byline, she defended her comments, saying “we cannot sustain the volume of.. black males” that “jeopardises [our] security"
Asked why their skin colour matters, she replied “because they are [black], aren’t they?"
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🔴NEW🔴
Thread 🧵
@bylinetimes.bsky.social can now reveal that, during the crucial period when convicted Reform leader Nathan Gill was most active, working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most senior ally in Ukraine, he was also one of Nigel Farage’s closest confidantes 1/12
Thread 🧵
@bylinetimes.bsky.social can now reveal that, during the crucial period when convicted Reform leader Nathan Gill was most active, working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most senior ally in Ukraine, he was also one of Nigel Farage’s closest confidantes 1/12
‘Thick as Thieves’: Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage’s Putin Problem
Far from being distant from the Reform UK Leader, insiders told Byline Times that the former MEP convicted of bribery was one of Farage’s closest aides, while we reveal how Gill worked on the Kremlin’...
bylinetimes.com
October 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🔴NEW🔴
Thread 🧵
@bylinetimes.bsky.social can now reveal that, during the crucial period when convicted Reform leader Nathan Gill was most active, working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most senior ally in Ukraine, he was also one of Nigel Farage’s closest confidantes 1/12
Thread 🧵
@bylinetimes.bsky.social can now reveal that, during the crucial period when convicted Reform leader Nathan Gill was most active, working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most senior ally in Ukraine, he was also one of Nigel Farage’s closest confidantes 1/12
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Sergei and the Westminster Spy Ring, with @carolecadwalla.bsky.social, produced by @the-citizens.bsky.social is one of the few independent productions nominated in this year's British Podcast Awards. There's also a People's award if you want to vote for us www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting
Listeners' Choice Vote
Cast your vote for your favourite podcast, celebrity, or creator in the Listeners' Choice Public Vote. Join in on the fun and show your support for your top choices!
www.britishpodcastawards.com
August 12, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Sergei and the Westminster Spy Ring, with @carolecadwalla.bsky.social, produced by @the-citizens.bsky.social is one of the few independent productions nominated in this year's British Podcast Awards. There's also a People's award if you want to vote for us www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting
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Yasss Jinkx!!!
'Drag Race' Star Epically Calls Out JK Rowling's Transphobia Hypocrisy In Hilarious Takedown
Yasss Jinkx! 👏🏼
www.comicsands.com
August 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Yasss Jinkx!!!
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Earlier this year, I lost my beloved job at my beloved Observer when the Guardian, in its great wisdom, gave the newspaper away to a podcast company...who promptly sacked me.
So, forgive my delight today, in being nominated for FIVE awards in the British Podcast Awards!!
1/
So, forgive my delight today, in being nominated for FIVE awards in the British Podcast Awards!!
1/
July 24, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Earlier this year, I lost my beloved job at my beloved Observer when the Guardian, in its great wisdom, gave the newspaper away to a podcast company...who promptly sacked me.
So, forgive my delight today, in being nominated for FIVE awards in the British Podcast Awards!!
1/
So, forgive my delight today, in being nominated for FIVE awards in the British Podcast Awards!!
1/
I love this
"This has been brutal. For a working-class man with a direct manner, modern broadcasting has become a dangerous place. I was the headline this time. But I won't be the last"
July 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I love this
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‘Genteel bias: how the BBC dismantles the Left without us noticing’
BBC right-wing bias is exceptionally dangerous because it is subtle, opaque and covert
westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/media/g...
BBC right-wing bias is exceptionally dangerous because it is subtle, opaque and covert
westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/media/g...
‘Genteel bias: how the BBC dismantles the Left without us noticing’
BBC right-wing bias is exceptionally dangerous because it is subtle, opaque and covert
westenglandbylines.co.uk
July 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
‘Genteel bias: how the BBC dismantles the Left without us noticing’
BBC right-wing bias is exceptionally dangerous because it is subtle, opaque and covert
westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/media/g...
BBC right-wing bias is exceptionally dangerous because it is subtle, opaque and covert
westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/media/g...
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This week the Lancet published landmark research investigating the death toll of Elon Musk's dismantling of USAID.
14 million lives projected to be lost by 2030.
That's over 2.4 million dead men, women & children a year.
Thanks to one man's venality & cruelty.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
14 million lives projected to be lost by 2030.
That's over 2.4 million dead men, women & children a year.
Thanks to one man's venality & cruelty.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Evaluating the impact of two decades of USAID interventions and projecting the effects of defunding on mortality up to 2030: a retrospective impact evaluation and forecasting analysis
USAID funding has significantly contributed to the reduction in adult and child mortality
across low-income and middle-income countries over the past two decades. Our estimates
show that, unless the a...
www.thelancet.com
July 3, 2025 at 7:39 AM
This week the Lancet published landmark research investigating the death toll of Elon Musk's dismantling of USAID.
14 million lives projected to be lost by 2030.
That's over 2.4 million dead men, women & children a year.
Thanks to one man's venality & cruelty.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
14 million lives projected to be lost by 2030.
That's over 2.4 million dead men, women & children a year.
Thanks to one man's venality & cruelty.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Totally utterly completely indefensible
❗️BREAKING — The UK Ministry of Defence admits it is “currently training” Israeli military personnel in Britain.
The Labour government has until now refused to answer questions about this, which we covered last year.
👉 www.declassifieduk.org/amid-lebanon...
The Labour government has until now refused to answer questions about this, which we covered last year.
👉 www.declassifieduk.org/amid-lebanon...
June 12, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Totally utterly completely indefensible
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Via Unlock Democracy: The rules in the House of Lords are ridiculously weak.
"Peers who break the rules get to keep their titles and return to the House of Lords to make our laws.
"They may serve a suspension, but then simply walk back in like nothing happened"
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
"Peers who break the rules get to keep their titles and return to the House of Lords to make our laws.
"They may serve a suspension, but then simply walk back in like nothing happened"
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Ban rule-breaking peers from the House of Lords.
Lords found guilty of serious misconduct – like bullying or lobbying for cash – still get to make our laws.
I just signed a petition to kick rule-breaking peers out of the Lords for good. Want to add...
you.38degrees.org.uk
June 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Via Unlock Democracy: The rules in the House of Lords are ridiculously weak.
"Peers who break the rules get to keep their titles and return to the House of Lords to make our laws.
"They may serve a suspension, but then simply walk back in like nothing happened"
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
"Peers who break the rules get to keep their titles and return to the House of Lords to make our laws.
"They may serve a suspension, but then simply walk back in like nothing happened"
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
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In 1890, the X and Y chromosomes were discovered. It was found that the men who were tested had 46 chromosomes, including an X and a Y, while women who were tested also had 46 chromosomes, including 2 X chromosomes.
So obviously the conclusion was that the Y chromosome defined masculinity.
So obviously the conclusion was that the Y chromosome defined masculinity.
November 8, 2024 at 11:28 PM
In 1890, the X and Y chromosomes were discovered. It was found that the men who were tested had 46 chromosomes, including an X and a Y, while women who were tested also had 46 chromosomes, including 2 X chromosomes.
So obviously the conclusion was that the Y chromosome defined masculinity.
So obviously the conclusion was that the Y chromosome defined masculinity.
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Sim-swap scammers exploit weak email security
Protect your online presence from sim swap scammers
northeastbylines.co.uk/business/eco...
Protect your online presence from sim swap scammers
northeastbylines.co.uk/business/eco...
Sim-swap scammers exploit weak email security
Protect your online presence from sim swap scammers
northeastbylines.co.uk
May 29, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Sim-swap scammers exploit weak email security
Protect your online presence from sim swap scammers
northeastbylines.co.uk/business/eco...
Protect your online presence from sim swap scammers
northeastbylines.co.uk/business/eco...
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Beyond excited to have the chance to be in conversation with such an amazing writer & thinker whose work is so enormously important. Hopefully will get over my starstruck speechlessness by then 🤞🤣
@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social #Brighton
brightonfestival.org/whats-on/XLz...
@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social #Brighton
brightonfestival.org/whats-on/XLz...
May 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Beyond excited to have the chance to be in conversation with such an amazing writer & thinker whose work is so enormously important. Hopefully will get over my starstruck speechlessness by then 🤞🤣
@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social #Brighton
brightonfestival.org/whats-on/XLz...
@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social #Brighton
brightonfestival.org/whats-on/XLz...
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The conversation is unmoored from reality @mrjamesob.bsky.social
There's around 150k vacancies in social care, with demand increasing year on year.
They're happy to hurt the elderly and the disabled in order to appease racists.
@lbc.co.uk #lbc
There's around 150k vacancies in social care, with demand increasing year on year.
They're happy to hurt the elderly and the disabled in order to appease racists.
@lbc.co.uk #lbc
May 22, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The conversation is unmoored from reality @mrjamesob.bsky.social
There's around 150k vacancies in social care, with demand increasing year on year.
They're happy to hurt the elderly and the disabled in order to appease racists.
@lbc.co.uk #lbc
There's around 150k vacancies in social care, with demand increasing year on year.
They're happy to hurt the elderly and the disabled in order to appease racists.
@lbc.co.uk #lbc
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🔴Family Justice in Crisis: Thousands of Children Waiting Years for Court Decisions
NAO reveals nearly 50,000 unresolved family court cases in England, with some children waiting more than two years reports @davidhencke.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/21/f...
NAO reveals nearly 50,000 unresolved family court cases in England, with some children waiting more than two years reports @davidhencke.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/21/f...
Family Justice in Crisis: Thousands of Children Waiting Years for Court Decisions
A National Audit Office report reveals nearly 50,000 unresolved family court cases in England, with some children waiting more than two years due to chronic delays, rising costs and fragmented oversig...
bylinetimes.com
May 22, 2025 at 9:41 AM
🔴Family Justice in Crisis: Thousands of Children Waiting Years for Court Decisions
NAO reveals nearly 50,000 unresolved family court cases in England, with some children waiting more than two years reports @davidhencke.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/21/f...
NAO reveals nearly 50,000 unresolved family court cases in England, with some children waiting more than two years reports @davidhencke.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/21/f...
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Voting intention for 18-24 year olds.
Source: Yougov website 19-05-25
Libdems lead on 27%
Greens on 26% ahead of Labour on 20%
Conservatives 16%
Reform on 11%
Source: Yougov website 19-05-25
Libdems lead on 27%
Greens on 26% ahead of Labour on 20%
Conservatives 16%
Reform on 11%
May 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Voting intention for 18-24 year olds.
Source: Yougov website 19-05-25
Libdems lead on 27%
Greens on 26% ahead of Labour on 20%
Conservatives 16%
Reform on 11%
Source: Yougov website 19-05-25
Libdems lead on 27%
Greens on 26% ahead of Labour on 20%
Conservatives 16%
Reform on 11%
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Keir Starmer is my MP. This is the letter I wrote to him today.
Subject: Island of Strangers?
Mr Starmer,
Let me tell you about this ‘stranger’.
Subject: Island of Strangers?
Mr Starmer,
Let me tell you about this ‘stranger’.
May 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Keir Starmer is my MP. This is the letter I wrote to him today.
Subject: Island of Strangers?
Mr Starmer,
Let me tell you about this ‘stranger’.
Subject: Island of Strangers?
Mr Starmer,
Let me tell you about this ‘stranger’.
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This piece - about the consequences of coming out as autistic- is very important to me, and pretty damn personal.
I hope people find it useful.
observer.co.uk/news/first-p...
I hope people find it useful.
observer.co.uk/news/first-p...
‘I came out as autistic. Everyone said: That explains a lot’ | The Observer
An autism diagnosis helped Laurie Penny make sense of their experiences, but its real value was in helping them understand the rest of society
observer.co.uk
May 12, 2025 at 12:46 PM
This piece - about the consequences of coming out as autistic- is very important to me, and pretty damn personal.
I hope people find it useful.
observer.co.uk/news/first-p...
I hope people find it useful.
observer.co.uk/news/first-p...
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Westminster's business appointments watchdog Acoba has *no power* to sanction forward ministers who break its rules. Even Acoba's former chair has described it as "toothless".
So where is the ethics and integrity commission that Keir Starmer promised?
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/conservati...
So where is the ethics and integrity commission that Keir Starmer promised?
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/conservati...
Conservative defence minister joins Peter Thiel’s Palantir
Calls for action as trio of ex-defence ministers take up lucrative private sector jobs, including with US spy tech firm that’s helping Trump deport migrants
democracyforsale.substack.com
May 6, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Westminster's business appointments watchdog Acoba has *no power* to sanction forward ministers who break its rules. Even Acoba's former chair has described it as "toothless".
So where is the ethics and integrity commission that Keir Starmer promised?
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/conservati...
So where is the ethics and integrity commission that Keir Starmer promised?
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/conservati...
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Staggering profiteering from the 5 main private companies providing cataract removals to the NHS.
£169 million in 2023-24 alone - a profit margin of 32%.
This is taxpayers' money being squandered on private payouts.
Efficiency, @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social?
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
£169 million in 2023-24 alone - a profit margin of 32%.
This is taxpayers' money being squandered on private payouts.
Efficiency, @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social?
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Profits from NHS England eye care outsourcing same as 100 PFI contracts, research finds
CHPI thinktank found five firms made an ‘eye-watering’ £169m in 2023-24, as ministers call for contract cap
www.theguardian.com
May 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Staggering profiteering from the 5 main private companies providing cataract removals to the NHS.
£169 million in 2023-24 alone - a profit margin of 32%.
This is taxpayers' money being squandered on private payouts.
Efficiency, @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social?
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
£169 million in 2023-24 alone - a profit margin of 32%.
This is taxpayers' money being squandered on private payouts.
Efficiency, @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social?
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...