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David Jobbins

@davidj2024.bsky.social
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Birder, journalist, democratic socialist, life member, NUJ, WeBS counter, Hanningfield Res, Essex. Resigned from Labour Party February 2025. Politically homeless.

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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
📌 ICYMI — Times Higher Education, Sponsored by Orbán’s Hungary, Failed to Report James Orr Allegations — Samantha Asumadu The publication signed a partnership with Viktor Orbán's government and has since published no coverage of the allegations around a Cambridge academic and former Reform UK…
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Times Higher Education, Sponsored by Orbán’s Hungary, Failed to Report James Orr Allegations
The publication signed a partnership with Viktor Orbán's government and has since published no coverage of the allegations around a Cambridge academic and former Reform UK policy chief whose foundation receives Hungary-linked funding
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I've been blocked from attending Conservative Party conference. Just a few weeks after Badenoch blasted Reform for doing the same thing... bylinetimes.com/2026/09/30/k...
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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
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Kevin Schofield @kevinschofied.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Reform UK Slump To 18-Month Opinion Poll Low In Latest Blow For Nigel Farage www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/reform...
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Reform UK Slump To 18-Month Opinion Poll Low In Latest Blow For Nigel Farage
The party is now in third place behind Labour and the Tories.
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Jan Willem Goudriaan @jwgoudriaan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Trump government leaves Group of States against Corruption of @coe.int Part of US government plans to undermine international institutions and law (which have benefitted US and its corporations massively) In this case, needed to prevent critical view of Trump's corruption and corporate capture
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Richest 1% of Britons owns more wealth than the bottom 70% of the population combined. 50 richest families hold more wealth than the poorest half of the population combined. The concentration of wealth in fewer hands has not provided the necessary economic stimulus. Need redistribution.
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This is how the Chancellor can increase the personal allowance and lift millions out of hardship
Sustained economic growth can’t be achieved without a major boost to the purchasing power of the bottom 50% of the population
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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
NEW: ‘It’s an implicit threat’. Lord Tom Watson of Palantir writes to one of its biggest critics -Labour MP @labourlewis.bsky.social - to tell him the surveillance firm is watching him. www.thenerve.news/p/clive-lewi...
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They’re saying: we’re watching you’: MP Clive Lewis reveals Tom Watson has warned him over criticising Palantir
In a letter to his former Labour colleague, the peer, who joined Peter Thiel’s AI company this month, writes: ‘You have made the case against the company more or less continuously’. By Carole Cadwalla...
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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
UNLAWFUL ARREST On Sunday, police forcefully detained and handcuffed a young man under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act. They stripped him of clothing while dragging him across the floor. He had not committed any crime.
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Colne Valley Regional Park @colnevalley.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
If this area is to host so much development on such a colossal scale, failure to assess cumulative impact, amounts to a shocking disservice to the many millions of people living nearby. www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/lets-create-...
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Icelass @icelass.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It blows my mind the loopholes in this system and how easy it is to abuse. We do not need 4 times as many number plate suppliers as there are petrol garages. This needs getting a grip of instead of it being passed around like a hot potato 🤯😡 #ClonedNumberPlates #GhostPlates
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Panorama - Ghost Plates: Drivers Cheating the Law
How cloned and ghost number plates are leaving innocent motorists facing fines, debt collection threats and years of stress.
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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Red Kite dies after being found with gunshot injuries in Peak District National Park. Police appeal for information + commentary from me ⬇️ #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/28/r...
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Red Kite dies after being found with gunshot injuries in Peak District National Park – Police appeal for information
Derbyshire Constabulary has issued an appeal for information (27 September 2026) following the discovery of a shot Red Kite in the Peak District National Park on or before 7th July 2026. RURAL CRIM…
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Hunt Saboteurs Association @huntsabs.org.uk · 28/09/2026
𝙀𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙤𝙘𝙠: 𝙃𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 Eggesford Hunt huntsman, Jason Marles, has been convicted of illegally hunting a fox with hounds. Read more ⬇ www.huntsabs.org.uk/eggesford-in...
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David Jobbins @davidj2024.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Two calling male Tawny Owls heard this evening at approximately 22.00 from our Kelvedon Hatch garden #essexbirding
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Trades Union Congress @tuc.org.uk · 24/09/2026
Workers at the prestigious medical journal The Lancet are striking for the first time in its 200 year history over inadequate pay. The work they do is essential for advancing medical research and for public health and wellbeing. @nujofficial.bsky.social
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Hunt Saboteurs Association @huntsabs.org.uk · 22/09/2026
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴 - on September 12, 2026, the Devon & Somerset Staghounds pursued this stag to his death. We take a look back to 1994, a stag killed in identical circumstances - even though hunting is now banned, they are still killing. www.huntsabs.org.uk/devon-and-so...
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Mike D London @mikedlondon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Southampton Labour MP quotes Refukker George Madgwick as writing: “lobby against RNLI” and “withdraw your support and funding”. In response, Madgwick claims he was "not starting, leading or operating a Lobby group against the RNLI" and now feels victimised. He could try not being such a c*nt?
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Nic Boothby @nicboothby.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
'Outright racist’ Daniel Thomas will face full force of law over any crimes - says home secretary Well Shabana, we're waiting...
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“We think it will be of public interest that the most expensive house in British history was acquired in a way that saved £18.5m of stamp duty.” Sold by Reform's treasurer, no less open.substack.com/pub/londonce...
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London’s most expensive house, Reform UK’s treasurer, and a massively reduced tax bill
A £265m mansion in the heart of the Chelsea • Sold by billionaire Nick Candy and his ex-wife Holly Valance • Bought by a Labour-donating hedge fund boss • Why was the tax bill so small?
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David Jobbins @davidj2024.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Denham Data Centre issues show how developers are ignoring wildlife
It’s one of EIGHT proposed centres in the area
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Raptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Marsh Harrier found shot in North York Moors National Park. Police appeal for information & some commentary by me 🔽 #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/22/m...
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Marsh Harrier found shot in North York Moors National Park – Police appeal for information
Press release from North Yorkshire Police (21 September 2026): Marsh Harrier found shot in North York Moors On 28 August 2026 a juvenile Marsh Harrier was found in the Westerdale area suffering fro…
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David Jobbins @davidj2024.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Time to start another circumnavigation of the Aubrey/Maturin canon, to immerse in an era when men had honour and scrubs met their destiny. Patrick O'Brian's writing is far ahead of his "rivals" - in truth there are none. Scholarship, humour and truth in every page of the 20 completed novels.
The cover of Master & Commander, the first in the 20 novels of naval life and more approximate to the Napoleonic Wars.
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Suffolk and Essex Hunt Sabs @sehuntsabs.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Essex and Suffolk Hunt sabbed yesterday with South Norfolk Hunt Saboteurs and South Suffolk Hunt Sabs Group and independent monitors. It was our first outing of the cub hunting season. No known kills thankfully after the hunt killed a juvenile fox on Wednesday.
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David Jobbins @davidj2024.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
BBC News - RNLI video receives 'pure hatred' after anti-migrant protests www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Ceredigion councillor faces 'hatred' online after sharing RNLI video
Elizabeth Evans, who shared a video of an RNLI training exercise, says the comments were "really, really bad".
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David Jobbins @davidj2024.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
My attitude to Reform UK has moved from slightly hostile indifference to visceral hatred. These fascists are the enemy of humanity and deserve nothing but contempt.
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James Emerson @norwichbirder.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
So sad to hear about the death of Joe Harkness. Joe was passionate about getting people talking about mental health, as well as the benefits of being out in nature, and was rightly proud of his work with young people, all of which will leave a positive legacy.
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Essex @essex.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Trust 'deeply concerned' for HUNDREDS of rare species over data centre #Essex #Chelmsford
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Essex Wildlife Trust warns Google’s Thurrock data centre could destroy Arena Essex Raceway’s protected habitats, threaten rare wildlife and…
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Flight Free UK @flightfreeuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Nature lovers! Do you want to protect wildlife in this climate crisis? Our three panellists will be prioritising creatures and habitats when we talk flights and wildlife tourism in our upcoming event on Thursday 24th September. Secure your free tickets now! tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
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Select tickets – Why Fly for Wildlife? – Zoom
Why Fly for Wildlife? – Zoom, Thu 24 Sep 2026 - Seeing wildlife in its natural habitat can be a captivating experience for many, and wildlife tourism has become a global industry. Many countries now…
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WePlanet @weplanetint.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
In this video, @georgemonbiot.bsky.social and @marklynas.bsky.social go an adventure to watch bluefin tuna. George explains how Atlantic bluefin tuna were fished to near-extinction — but now, are in recovery Tell the UK Government: Defend bluefin tuna! Sign the petition: shorturl.at/fTY80
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Mark Crail @markcrail.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The funeral of the “Bethnal Green Martyr” Joseph Williams took place #OnThisDay 16 September 1849 at Victoria Park Cemetery. Williams, a prominent Chartist, died in Tothill Fields gaol after being convicted of making seditious speeches at Clerkenwell Green www.chartistancestors.co.uk/joseph-willi...
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Joseph Williams, 1809-1849 - chartist ancestors
Joseph Williams was imprisoned in 1848 after speaking at a series of meetings at Clerkenwell
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Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📢GUEST AUTHOR ANNOUNCEMENT! The brilliant @olgawojtas.bsky.social will be joining us as our Silent Reading Group's next guest author! 📆 Monday 28 September 🕕 6–8pm 📍 Fruitmarket 🔗Grab your ticket now at the link below: www.tickettailor.com/events/publi...
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
6 months ago: "Nigel Farage pledges to repeal ‘idiotic’ smoking ban if Reform wins next election" Reform 2026 Conference ... What next ... the association of bank robbers sponsors Reform UK, and Farage argues for heists to be legal ...???
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 15/09/2026
When workers’ rights are under attack, what do we do? STAND UP. FIGHT BACK. Amazing to see staff, students and trade unionists from across our movement standing together in Brighton today. We will not let our members’ rights be trampled on.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
80% of Reform’s funding comes from two crypto billionaires. Reform has received £123.6m since 2019. £61m from Christopher Harborne living in Thailand, mentioned several times in Panama Papers. £44m from Ben Delo, recent returnee from Hong Kong, criminal conviction in the US.
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BREAKING: 80% of Reform’s funding comes from two crypto billionaires
“If that isn't a massive corruption risk I don't know what is.”
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Jennifer Shin - WTAF @jennifershin.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Mother Nature has a solution......
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Hassinator @hassinator.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
a great letter in the times today. perhaps worth sharing in these troubled times. #RNLI #heroes
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Nic Boothby @nicboothby.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Daniel Thomas, aka. Danny Tommo, has been stopped by police for driving a car without insurance on his 'way to church' – and doxxes his mum yet again...
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Danny Tommo is stopped by police on way to church – and doxxes his mum again | Searchlight
Stopped by police on his way to church, Danny Tommo once again gave his mother’s address to authorities, then posted it online, raising questions about why ...
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Daniel C. Blight @danielcblight.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
***URGENT PLEASE SHARE*** University of Brighton management have announced today that they ‘give notice of termination of all collective agreements’. This is a fundamental erasure of workers' rights. Management have announced the termination of all contractual documents, which includes:
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David Jobbins @davidj2024.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A small patch of Dog Vomit Slime Mould brightened up a walk through the woods at Hanningfield Essex Wildlife Trust reserve.
Dod's Vomit Slime Mould on a tree stump
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Thomas Paine Historical Association @thomaspaine.org · 14/09/2026
The Thomas Paine commemorative stone at Ancient House Museum in Thetford, England with inscription incised on a rectangular block of limestone. See more at thomaspaine.org/gallery/monu...
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I was asked "What do other countries do about big money in politics?" Canada is a useful case study as their parliamentary system closely mirrors the UK's (for obvious reasons) - except they've totally clamped down on mega-donations.
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 14/09/2026
FE staff have waited long enough. UCU president Dyfrig Jones moves Motion 40 at #TUC26, demanding: A 10% pay rise Pay parity with schoolteachers A return to national bargaining #FurtherEducation #RespectFE #UCU
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne has now matched Ben Delo's record-breaking £36m donation to Reform, months after Nigel Farage's party promised to slash crypto sales taxes in half Reform UK is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the crypto industry www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/reform-uk-...
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Reform UK Is Now a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Corrupt Crypto Industry
As criminal investigations into Reform’s funding continue, much of the British press continues to give a free pass to Nigel Farage’s shady funders
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Richard Chew @ss15birder.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Swifts need our help! There has been a 70% decline in the Swift population in the UK since 1995. Please follow and support. saveouressexswifts.weebly.com www.facebook.com/groups/80184... #essexbirding
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Nic Boothby @nicboothby.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Factcheck : Reform UK’s 45 false or misleading claims about climate and energy... via @carbonbrief.org
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Factcheck: Reform UK’s 45 false or misleading claims about climate and energy - Carbon Brief
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has emerged as a major force in UK politics in recent years – pushing…
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 10/09/2026
A dark blizzard of disinformation is warping the public’s perception of our great city. But we know the truth: our homicide rate is lower than every major US city, neighbourhood crimes are down and we’ve been ranked #1 city in the world 11 years in a row. My piece for The Times.
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We must fight back against troll army’s lies about London
There is a dark blizzard of disinformation online, where our capital is described as a lawless dystopia in decline — this couldn’t be further from the truth
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 09/09/2026
RNLI volunteers put themselves in harm’s way to save lives. They should never face abuse or threats for doing so. That includes the crews based on the Thames, who respond to hundreds of incidents every year. They deserve to be thanked, not attacked.
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Abuse of RNLI volunteers 'wholly unacceptable', chief says
Peter Sparkes says there has been "deliberate misinformation" spread about the charity.
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Suffolk Sue @ruralsuffolk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Please read if you've not received your own copy in an email. Have shared it on my Facebook feed so hope it gets through to those of my deluded family and acquaintances who seem to think the black shirted masked thugs are a force for good 😡 link.email.rnli.org.uk/m/view/20028...
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RNLI Chief Executive statement
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NewsThump @newsthump.com · 10/09/2026
NEWS! Man who spent last few years insisting 'All Lives Matter' now calling for RNLI to ignore migrant boats in the Channel buff.ly/nHxd1LX
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Man who spent last few years insisting ‘All Lives Matter’ now calling for RNLI to ignore migrant boats in the Channel
A man who regularly tweets #AllLivesMatter whenever anyone calls for help for a particularly vulnerable sub-group of our society, has today decided that the way to stop migrants crossing the channe…
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Hunt Saboteurs Association @huntsabs.org.uk · 10/09/2026
𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗡 ‘𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗦’ 𝗔 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗧 & 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗕𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗧❗️ Disturbing images sent to the HSA at the beginning of this year show the convicted huntsman Conall McGrath “blooding” a young child, and another with him holding the freshly killed fox. www.huntsabs.org.uk/convicted-hu...
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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I’ve reached the point - well actually, I reached it a while ago - where I’m militantly anti-AI. Fine - use it in bioscience labs and radiology where it might help analyse data more effectively. Use it sparingly for systems engineering. Everywhere else, it can fuck off.
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