Sign in

Anthony Barnett

@anthonybarnett.bsky.social
10K followers 480 following 588 posts

‘Notes on Now’ every month in Byline Times, Co-founder openDemocracy Led Charter 88 from 1988-2005. Iron Britannia; The Lure of Greatness; Taking Control! Etc Online articles in Authory.

PostsRepliesMedia
Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · 6h
I meant 2022😂
020
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Byzantine Mosaics @byzantinemosaics.bsky.social · 7h
the Empress Zoe Mosaics www.wikiart.org/en/byzantine-mosaic…
the Empress Zoe Mosaics
0112
Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · 6h
"In a world where nation-states are completely unmoored from the aspirations of their citizens and the diktats of international law, we the people must band together and navigate the future in the flotillas and caravans of hope and solidarity".
133
Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · 6h
"There is no shortage of energy on the left, but there is a tremendous shortage of enthusiasm for the stale, vaguely progressive, mostly uninspiring centrist agendas put forward by many left leaders". Imp reflection by oD's Editor in Chief on Palestine: www.opendemocracy.net/the-devastat...htt2
opendemocracy.net
The devastating simplicity of the genocide in Gaza
Israel’s supporters insist that the country’s oppression and mass killings of Palestinians is a legitimate response to the region’s complicated past. It isn’t.
132
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
sianushka.bsky.social @sianushka.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Sort of wonder how tankies can still sustain their stance of “Russia is the victim of western aggression” when Trump clearly wants Russia to win and happily enables Putin’s genocidal aims towards Ukraine.
227365
Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · 6h
A superb article from 1922, deservedly republished. Read it and if you did so at the time, do so again. The vindication of @peterjukes.bsky.social and @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
060
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 10h
So, finally, a PM who admits there **was** Russian interference in the Brexit Referendum — after all the evidence amassed by myself @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @lukeharding1968.bsky.social Sergei Cristo, J Patrick et al — dismissed as conspiracy for ten long years Truth is the daughter of Time
411241547
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Omair Ahmad @omairahmad.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Tens of thousands of protestors are facing off against tens of thousands of police in the capital of India, as they demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner who has illegally deleted millions of people from India's electoral rolls. Biggest democracy story on the planet, not in BSky.
3274115
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
David Klemperer @dmk1793.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"But there is no straight line between experience and opinion. All experience is mediated via pre-existing political beliefs" Fascinating analysis here of experience vs media coverage in shaping climate salience - with wider implications for how we think about the drivers of political opinion
break-down.org
Making people care about the climate
As the world heats up, are we really taking notice?
02312
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Judith Herrin @judithherrin.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Terrible news about Chris Wickham. What a loss to historians everywhere and all those of us inspired by his vast expertise and the sense of exploration and fun behind it. Thinking of all those closest to him and sending heartfelt condolences.
0252
Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Thank you for your valuable monitoring of this appalling racism, Sunder
190
Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Good one. My take some time back www.opendemocracy.net/en/compulsor...
opendemocracy.net
Compulsory voting alone won’t fix the UK's broken politics
Simply insisting people vote in elections run by a system they rightly distrust will not improve British politics
000
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🔴 Andy Burnham Urged to Put Compulsory Voting at Heart of His Electoral Reform Plans Democracy campaigners say changing how Britain votes will not be enough unless the Prime Minister also changes who votes as well bylinetimes.com/2026/10/06/a...
bylinetimes.com
Andy Burnham Urged to Put Compulsory Voting at Heart of His Electoral Reform Plans
Democracy campaigners say changing how Britain votes will not be enough unless the Prime Minister also changes who votes as well
1315942
Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
one for @josiahmortimer.bsky.social www.opendemocracy.net/en/compulsor...
opendemocracy.net
Compulsory voting alone won’t fix the UK's broken politics
Simply insisting people vote in elections run by a system they rightly distrust will not improve British politics
110
Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
First call on Burnham’s breakthrough… www.bylinesupplement.com/p/burnham-af...
bylinesupplement.com
Burnham After Burnham
After nailing his colours to the mast at the Labour Conference, Andy Burnham has ended the political theatre of reality-denial, grounding politics in the issues of livelihood, argues Anthony Barnett
020
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
David Klemperer @dmk1793.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Great write-up of the growing consensus that Burnham's National Commission must consider both who votes and how we vote
1122
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Yes, I've seen some of the abuse on this site for the stance I've taken. But it won't change my belief that this motion is gesture politics of the kind you might find in a students' union. Except in this case it has real and damaging consequences - that are already playing out. A massive self-own.
4648617
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
24Hours Ukraine @24hoursukraine.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🚨Dear Ukrainians, another sleepless and difficult night is ahead. Please don’t ignore the air raid alerts. Stay safe and take care of yourselves.
1184
Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A stunning lecture
011
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Naomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
"Nothing can progress in British politics without a return to Europe. Burnham has brought our democracy back to what Tom Nairn called, “the terrain of reality”." by @anthonybarnett.bsky.social www.bylinesupplement.com/p/burnham-af...
bylinesupplement.com
Burnham After Burnham
After nailing his colours to the mast at the Labour Conference, Andy Burnham has ended the political theatre of reality-denial, grounding politics in the issues of livelihood, argues Anthony Barnett
13913
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Eunice Goes @eunicegoes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Great piece, Anthony. Democracy in every postcode is a wonderful idea!
101
Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Thanks Eunice!
010
Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Thanks, David!
000
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
David Edgerton @davidedgerton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A nicely qualified judgement on Burnham from @anthonybarnett.bsky.social who sees an emerging politics of realism in a world where 'iWashington, Batman has turned into the Joker'
132
Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Andy Burnham has opened the door to political reality. Let’s make sure it doesn’t close again! www.bylinesupplement.com/p/burnham-af...
bylinesupplement.com
Burnham After Burnham
After nailing his colours to the mast at the Labour Conference, Andy Burnham has ended the political theatre of reality-denial, grounding politics in the issues of livelihood, argues Anthony Barnett
030
Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
One for @labourlewis.bsky.social @jemgilbert.bsky.social @johnmct.bsky.social @adamramsay.bsky.social @petergeoghegan.bsky.social @davidedgerton.bsky.social
000
Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
My response to Andy Burnham’s historic speech www.bylinesupplement.com/p/burnham-af...?
bylinesupplement.com
Burnham After Burnham
After nailing his colours to the mast at the Labour Conference, Andy Burnham has ended the political theatre of reality-denial, grounding politics in the issues of livelihood, argues Anthony Barnett
441
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🟣 SUBSTACK Burnham After Burnham By @anthonybarnett.bsky.social Read below. ↓
bylinesupplement.com
Burnham After Burnham
After nailing his colours to the mast at the Labour Conference, Andy Burnham has ended the political theatre of reality-denial, grounding politics in the issues of livelihood, argues Anthony Barnett
085
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Why is 🇺🇸 media not reporting on this 128 day Albanian protest of Kushner and Ivanka’s insane corruption?
702236418549
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Meg Howarth @howarthm.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🚨 #WealthMatters ➡️ #InequalityMatters 🚨
051
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Gavin Jackson @gavinjackson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I visited the Amazon rainforest a year ago ahead of the cop conference in Belem. Historically the only thing that has stopped deforestation has been electing Lula da Silva has Brazilian president. www.economist.com/the-americas...
1453157
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
There was a time when the Tories, however hypocritically, claimed to want to protect our natural heritage. Now they're just a party of vandals, ripping down the few protections the living world has for the sake of their rich chums. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
theguardian.com
Tories to pledge to scrap Environment Agency and Natural England
Shadow chancellor will also promise to scrap affordable homes regulations as part of strategy to refocus on growth
561080349
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🔴 Conservative Plan to Scrap Solar Rules for New Homes Would Lock Millions Into Gas Use Pledge to abolish the Future Homes Standard is branded ‘a plan for poor housing and high bills’ by fuel poverty campaigners, as the solar sector urges the party to think again bylinetimes.com/2026/10/05/c...
bylinetimes.com
Conservative Plan to Scrap Solar Rules for New Homes Would Lock Millions Into Gas Use
Pledge to abolish the Future Homes Standard is branded 'a plan for poor housing and high bills' by fuel poverty campaigners, as the solar sector urges the party to think again
18236128
Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Yes.
070
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Am on LBC with Matthew Wright talking about Nigel Farage saying he thinks people were 'quite impressed' by the £72m political donations to Reform UK….
2018933
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
David Wearing @davidwearing.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
For me, these are issues best addressed through open and robust conversations, in which we both speak and listen. They are not issues that should be litigated through disciplinary processes. It is the former approach that is more likely to lead to a durable outcome.
0266
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Alison Phipps አሊሰን @alisonphipps.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
“Civic nationalism is not, nor ever should it be, a matter of blood or filiation, but freedom and affiliation.” A wonderful piece @peterjukes.bsky.social and also expressing tennents of Scottish civic nationalism so threatened now by casual Racism, intimidation balaclava-ed nonsense and violence
25422
Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Yes! This was and is a terrific read
141
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
By Braverman’s definition: I am not English (half Armenian) nor is the mother of my kids (parents Welsh). In fact of my kids’ great grandparents — only one is English What do to do, Suella? There are probably 80 or so descendants of my great grandparents which by your benchmark aren’t English
4925660
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I've been a member of the lobby for well over a decade. Not a single one of my lobby colleagues has said a word about the Conservatives banning me from their conferences, without any explanation. Contrast with the US where even Fox News stood in solidarity when Trump banned news outlets he disliked
bylinetimes.com
Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives Block Byline Times From Conference After Condemning Reform for Journalist Ban
The ban comes just weeks after the Conservative leader called Reform's barring of critical journalists from their conference an "authoritarian" attack on the free press
861526617
Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Coming next year from @judithherrin.bsky.social
031
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
🟡 MAGAZINE Anthony Barnett ‘A Problem With Liberal Democracy Is That, Though It Prides Itself on Tolerance and Honesty, It Colludes With Intolerance and Lies’ By @anthonybarnett.bsky.social Read below. ↓
subscribe.bylinetimes.com
Anthony Barnett ‘A Problem With Liberal Democracy Is That, Though It Prides Itself on Tolerance and Honesty, It Colludes With Intolerance and Lies’
I’m really pleased that, after years of persistent effort, Josie Appleton, director of the Campaign for Freedom in Everyday Life, has finally got serious mainstream media coverage. She fights valiantly against what seem like minor injustices.
1204
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Robert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Fixed that story about Sir Jim Ratcliffe on the BBC.
Picture of man smiling with tea-mug. Headline reads: "Non-Billionaire who actually lives in the UK and pays its taxes says he has lost confidence in the super-rich", with sub-header: 'One of Britain's taxpayers says he has lost confidence in billionaires, describing them as "on the take"".
18751215
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Alex Hall Hall @alexhh.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Read the article!
1171
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Hardeep Matharu @hardeepmatharu.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A new era for Byline Times goes to press! @peterjukes.bsky.social & I are proud to have worked on a print redesign with our new art director Sonny Dhamu. With your support, we continue to grow. This issue marks a story no one else can/will. Two Cambridge professors. Two very different narratives...
12494182
Anthony Barnett @anthonybarnett.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Hilarious
230
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Clive Lewis MP @labourlewis.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
For me, it comes down to this: when compounding crises threaten our water supply, do we want corporations and billionaires in control of it?
10379267
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Hassinator @hassinator.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
a great letter in the times today. perhaps worth sharing in these troubled times. #RNLI #heroes
4059832392
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Adam Ganz @adamganz.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Trailer for Synthetic Sincerity which I wrote , directed by Marc Isaacs which will have its world Premiere in competition at IDFA in November
012
Reposted by Anthony Barnett
Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
"My tweet never mentioned racism" is a weird defence!
6414