Matt
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The pitch is in fantastic condition and the players are enjoying the surface.
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Crime and the perception of crime: @jburnmurdoch.ft.com via @stephenkb.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/9623...
August 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Crime and the perception of crime: @jburnmurdoch.ft.com via @stephenkb.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/9623...
@afc-soasv.bsky.social Hi, do you have anything big planned for the first home game of the season vs Leeds on 23rd August? I’m sure if you started a fundraiser you’d get a lot of support.
July 8, 2025 at 8:46 AM
@afc-soasv.bsky.social Hi, do you have anything big planned for the first home game of the season vs Leeds on 23rd August? I’m sure if you started a fundraiser you’d get a lot of support.
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Asked this weekend, 66% of Britons said they supported a closer relationship with the EU, and 53% said they supported rejoining the EU
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
May 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Asked this weekend, 66% of Britons said they supported a closer relationship with the EU, and 53% said they supported rejoining the EU
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I would accept this continuing for the next 3 months tbh
Arsenal’s last 51 shots in PL: 1 goal
Arsenal’s last 51 shots in UCL: 13 goals
Arsenal’s last 51 shots in UCL: 13 goals
March 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I would accept this continuing for the next 3 months tbh
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Some in Labour HQ may want to reflect on this - here’s a policy which has drastically improved air quality, benefitting the poorest citizens. But Starmer’s LOTO started criticising it because a couple of Clarkson bigmouths complained in focus groups & they (wrongly imho) blamed it for Uxbridge loss
Still, opposing it did win the Tories the Uxbridge by-election and encouraged Rishi Sunak to slow down on net zero, so....
London air pollution down since Ulez extended to outer boroughs, study finds
Levels of deadly pollutants have dropped, with significant improvements in capital’s most deprived areas
www.theguardian.com
March 7, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Some in Labour HQ may want to reflect on this - here’s a policy which has drastically improved air quality, benefitting the poorest citizens. But Starmer’s LOTO started criticising it because a couple of Clarkson bigmouths complained in focus groups & they (wrongly imho) blamed it for Uxbridge loss
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Ultimately, you look at the way billionaires, senators and commentators have caved to Trump's bully shtick, and the way Zelenskiyy stood up to it, and wish the fat cowards who enabled American fascism has faced a day of hardship in their lives.
February 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Ultimately, you look at the way billionaires, senators and commentators have caved to Trump's bully shtick, and the way Zelenskiyy stood up to it, and wish the fat cowards who enabled American fascism has faced a day of hardship in their lives.
“Vanceplaining” perhaps
The idea that JD Vance—who has never been to Ukaine and chalks up his knowledge to shit he read on the internet—believes he knows more about the situation in Ukraine than the man who has led it for the past 5.5 years is a perfect encapsulation of the havoc this administration is wreaking worldwide
ZELENSKYY: Putin broke the ceasefire. What kind of diplomacy, JD, are you speaking about?
VANCE: I think it's disrespectful to come into the Oval Office and try to litigate this in front of the American media
VANCE: I think it's disrespectful to come into the Oval Office and try to litigate this in front of the American media
February 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
“Vanceplaining” perhaps
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The scenes in the Oval Office today will shame the US for decades. They’ll never be forgotten.
A world leader, fighting for his country against the 21st century’s Nazis, came to the US and was attacked & abused by a gangster regime siding with the fascist invaders.
A historic disgrace.
A world leader, fighting for his country against the 21st century’s Nazis, came to the US and was attacked & abused by a gangster regime siding with the fascist invaders.
A historic disgrace.
February 28, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The scenes in the Oval Office today will shame the US for decades. They’ll never be forgotten.
A world leader, fighting for his country against the 21st century’s Nazis, came to the US and was attacked & abused by a gangster regime siding with the fascist invaders.
A historic disgrace.
A world leader, fighting for his country against the 21st century’s Nazis, came to the US and was attacked & abused by a gangster regime siding with the fascist invaders.
A historic disgrace.
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NEW: Just 6% of Gen Z say they actually want a dictator – not over half, as has been recently claimed.
Our study finds only a very small minority of 13-27-yr-olds really feel this way, when their views and interpretations are tested with different questioning approaches 🧵⬇️
Our study finds only a very small minority of 13-27-yr-olds really feel this way, when their views and interpretations are tested with different questioning approaches 🧵⬇️
February 27, 2025 at 9:06 AM
NEW: Just 6% of Gen Z say they actually want a dictator – not over half, as has been recently claimed.
Our study finds only a very small minority of 13-27-yr-olds really feel this way, when their views and interpretations are tested with different questioning approaches 🧵⬇️
Our study finds only a very small minority of 13-27-yr-olds really feel this way, when their views and interpretations are tested with different questioning approaches 🧵⬇️
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I celebrate the 80% of Germans who did not vote for the far right. Do not make 19.6% of German voters into "the" German people (again).
"The" German people don't exist! The German population is diverse and divided, but voted overwhelmingly for liberal democratic parties.
#BTW25 #GermanElection
"The" German people don't exist! The German population is diverse and divided, but voted overwhelmingly for liberal democratic parties.
#BTW25 #GermanElection
February 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I celebrate the 80% of Germans who did not vote for the far right. Do not make 19.6% of German voters into "the" German people (again).
"The" German people don't exist! The German population is diverse and divided, but voted overwhelmingly for liberal democratic parties.
#BTW25 #GermanElection
"The" German people don't exist! The German population is diverse and divided, but voted overwhelmingly for liberal democratic parties.
#BTW25 #GermanElection
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The LibDem voters are more liberal on immigration than average and the Reform voters much the most anti-migration
But on every one of these 9 questions, the LibDem voters are closer to the median voter than the Reform voters
But on every one of these 9 questions, the LibDem voters are closer to the median voter than the Reform voters
February 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The LibDem voters are more liberal on immigration than average and the Reform voters much the most anti-migration
But on every one of these 9 questions, the LibDem voters are closer to the median voter than the Reform voters
But on every one of these 9 questions, the LibDem voters are closer to the median voter than the Reform voters
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we talk about how the median voter ignored everything Trump repeatedly, explicitly promised he was going to do out of a bullheaded certainty he was lying and he was really just going to bring 2019 back
but apparently so did the masters of the universe www.wsj.com/business/dea...
but apparently so did the masters of the universe www.wsj.com/business/dea...
For CEOs and Bankers, the Trump Euphoria Is Fading Fast
The deals market had its quietest January in a decade, curtailed by the uncertainty delivered in the president’s first weeks.
www.wsj.com
February 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
we talk about how the median voter ignored everything Trump repeatedly, explicitly promised he was going to do out of a bullheaded certainty he was lying and he was really just going to bring 2019 back
but apparently so did the masters of the universe www.wsj.com/business/dea...
but apparently so did the masters of the universe www.wsj.com/business/dea...
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"England" is indeed a standard warning in any liberalisation debate in Germany. And there is merit to it, a lot was done badly.
But Germany managed to run a fully integrated, state-owned train system to the wall, with the result that most English trains services are a lot better.
But Germany managed to run a fully integrated, state-owned train system to the wall, with the result that most English trains services are a lot better.
February 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
"England" is indeed a standard warning in any liberalisation debate in Germany. And there is merit to it, a lot was done badly.
But Germany managed to run a fully integrated, state-owned train system to the wall, with the result that most English trains services are a lot better.
But Germany managed to run a fully integrated, state-owned train system to the wall, with the result that most English trains services are a lot better.
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Seeing some very familiar patterns in how people (and prominent media people) have been talking about Lewis-Skelly recently.
I’m reminded of the narrative around Sterling, Pogba, Rashford and why they needed to stay in their lanes, be humble. I wonder what they all have in common.
I’m reminded of the narrative around Sterling, Pogba, Rashford and why they needed to stay in their lanes, be humble. I wonder what they all have in common.
February 5, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Seeing some very familiar patterns in how people (and prominent media people) have been talking about Lewis-Skelly recently.
I’m reminded of the narrative around Sterling, Pogba, Rashford and why they needed to stay in their lanes, be humble. I wonder what they all have in common.
I’m reminded of the narrative around Sterling, Pogba, Rashford and why they needed to stay in their lanes, be humble. I wonder what they all have in common.
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There's a poll going round suggesting half of Gen Z would support a dictatorship in the UK. Slightly different question and sample... but this is definitely *not* what the British Election Study finds
January 28, 2025 at 10:49 AM
There's a poll going round suggesting half of Gen Z would support a dictatorship in the UK. Slightly different question and sample... but this is definitely *not* what the British Election Study finds
Both DeepSeek & ChatGPT also believe Ivan Toney still plays for Brentford too.
So a number of high priority, concerning items.
So a number of high priority, concerning items.
We tried out DeepSeek. It works well, until we asked it about Tiananmen Square and Taiwan
We tried out DeepSeek. It works well, until we asked it about Tiananmen Square and Taiwan
The AI app soared up the Apple charts and rocked US stocks, but Chinese chatbot was reluctant to discuss sensitive questions about China and its government
* Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates
* Get our breaking news email, free app…
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Both DeepSeek & ChatGPT also believe Ivan Toney still plays for Brentford too.
So a number of high priority, concerning items.
So a number of high priority, concerning items.
If Keir’s unfavourables look this for Tories, Reform, Lib Dem’s and much of Labour’s voters anyway, then honestly why not lean fully into closer EU alignment, referendum in the 2029 manifesto etc
Who exactly are you losing that’s not already gone
Who exactly are you losing that’s not already gone
Net favourability ratings of figures embroiled in the child grooming gangs row
Jess Phillips: -5 (note, 52% say “don’t know”)
Keir Starmer: -38
Tommy Robinson: -49
Elon Musk: -51
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Jess Phillips: -5 (note, 52% say “don’t know”)
Keir Starmer: -38
Tommy Robinson: -49
Elon Musk: -51
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
January 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
If Keir’s unfavourables look this for Tories, Reform, Lib Dem’s and much of Labour’s voters anyway, then honestly why not lean fully into closer EU alignment, referendum in the 2029 manifesto etc
Who exactly are you losing that’s not already gone
Who exactly are you losing that’s not already gone
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Two home games in five days for Arsenal, and they scored a total of one goal from 49 shots (6.44 expected goals). #AFC
January 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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I feel like I’m being gaslighted by the whole of football punditry. Newcastle gave up 3 xG in one game. Loads of clear cut chances. They genuinely defended horribly against a team that has recently struggled to create.
Apparently they had an unbreachable back line tonight?
Apparently they had an unbreachable back line tonight?
January 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I feel like I’m being gaslighted by the whole of football punditry. Newcastle gave up 3 xG in one game. Loads of clear cut chances. They genuinely defended horribly against a team that has recently struggled to create.
Apparently they had an unbreachable back line tonight?
Apparently they had an unbreachable back line tonight?
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NEW: Keir Starmer takes a swipe at Elon Musk.
"A line has been crossed", he says.
“Those that are spreading lies… are not interested in victims, they’re interested in themselves....cheerleading Tommy Robinson... who went to prison for nearly collapsing a gang grooming case."
"A line has been crossed", he says.
“Those that are spreading lies… are not interested in victims, they’re interested in themselves....cheerleading Tommy Robinson... who went to prison for nearly collapsing a gang grooming case."
January 6, 2025 at 10:33 AM
NEW: Keir Starmer takes a swipe at Elon Musk.
"A line has been crossed", he says.
“Those that are spreading lies… are not interested in victims, they’re interested in themselves....cheerleading Tommy Robinson... who went to prison for nearly collapsing a gang grooming case."
"A line has been crossed", he says.
“Those that are spreading lies… are not interested in victims, they’re interested in themselves....cheerleading Tommy Robinson... who went to prison for nearly collapsing a gang grooming case."
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Over the last two games Arsenal have allowed four shots for 0.33 xG COMBINED while “only” generating 25 shots for 3.45 xG. It really sucks for them that they got two points on a combined 1-1 score line from those two matches, but it’s simply not indicative of something being wrong with them.
December 14, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Over the last two games Arsenal have allowed four shots for 0.33 xG COMBINED while “only” generating 25 shots for 3.45 xG. It really sucks for them that they got two points on a combined 1-1 score line from those two matches, but it’s simply not indicative of something being wrong with them.
Best lineup of the season so far
Gabriel returns, MLS keeps his place. Rice, Merino, Odegaard in midfield, Martinelli on the left. Havertz in for Jesus.
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Merino, Ødegaard; Saka, Martinelli, Havertz.
Subs: Neto, Tierney, Kiwior, Partey, Jorginho, Trossard, Nwaneri, Sterling, Jesus.
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Merino, Ødegaard; Saka, Martinelli, Havertz.
Subs: Neto, Tierney, Kiwior, Partey, Jorginho, Trossard, Nwaneri, Sterling, Jesus.
December 14, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Best lineup of the season so far
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📊#IFSSatStat: England has seen substantial falls in air pollution since 2003, with all areas now below England’s 2040 target.
Much of England still has PM2.5 levels above @WHO’s recommended limit, however.
Read our report: https://ifs.org.uk/publications/exposure-air-pollution-england-2003-23
Much of England still has PM2.5 levels above @WHO’s recommended limit, however.
Read our report: https://ifs.org.uk/publications/exposure-air-pollution-england-2003-23
December 7, 2024 at 9:39 AM
📊#IFSSatStat: England has seen substantial falls in air pollution since 2003, with all areas now below England’s 2040 target.
Much of England still has PM2.5 levels above @WHO’s recommended limit, however.
Read our report: https://ifs.org.uk/publications/exposure-air-pollution-england-2003-23
Much of England still has PM2.5 levels above @WHO’s recommended limit, however.
Read our report: https://ifs.org.uk/publications/exposure-air-pollution-england-2003-23
A huge triumph for simply building shit
Which is the best Tube line, according to Londoners?
Elizabeth 29%
Victoria 9%
Jubilee 7%
Overground 7%
District 4%
Central 3%
Metropolitan 3%
Northern 3%
Piccadilly 3%
DLR 3%
Bakerloo 1%
Circle 1%
Hammersmith & City 1%
Waterloo & City 0%
yougov.co.uk/travel/artic...
Elizabeth 29%
Victoria 9%
Jubilee 7%
Overground 7%
District 4%
Central 3%
Metropolitan 3%
Northern 3%
Piccadilly 3%
DLR 3%
Bakerloo 1%
Circle 1%
Hammersmith & City 1%
Waterloo & City 0%
yougov.co.uk/travel/artic...
December 6, 2024 at 12:39 PM
A huge triumph for simply building shit