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@dcaldwell1.bsky.social
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Londoner. Academic. Mother. Not necessarily in that order. Love art, food, travel, football. Hate fascist, racist, misogynistic bastards

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Sathnam Sanghera @sathnam.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Dear tv and radio producers. Thankyou for the invitation. But, no, I do not want to appear on your show to defend the idea that I am English, after 50 years of living and working here, because the increasingly feral right want to turn this into a "debate" and you cannot see how you're being played
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Dan Snow @thehistoryguy.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
If you think a distinct sub category of human exists because some medieval warlords agreed that the border of England should be on the River Tweed, you are, Im afraid, an absolute maniac bsky.app/profile/theh...
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Ben Jennings @bjennings90.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Illustration from today’s @theguardian.com to accompany piece by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social on the government’s Prepare campaign, which gives the public advice on how to avoid disasters whilst policies that lead us closer to crisis are given the green light www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Greg Jenner (Historian) @gregjenner.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
This is AWFUL — it’s exhausting being an author in the age of mass AI copyright fraud. If you can, support Alex (a real historian) against the fake copy 👇
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John Muller @johnspacemuller.com · 03/10/2026
Time to play my favorite game, Soccer or Politics?
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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Ny! New for @josimarfootball.bsky.social - "You're Manchester City and we know what you are". The great @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social's take on Manchester City's travails. Paywall is lifted for the first 24 hours.
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You're Manchester City and we know what you are - josimarfootball.com
The City case should be a starting point for naming and understanding the ways in which football has been colonised by economic and political power and how we might resist them.
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Dare Obasanjo @carnage4life.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The US has successfully negotiated away a requirement that humans review any decisions that AI makes about who to kill in military strikes as part of a UN treaty. The real existential risk from AI is putting a fundamentally unreliable technology at the heart of critical decisions or infrastructure.
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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
share.google/AWA0QowotTF2... The RNLI is one of those institutions that make me proud to be British - join me in donating to show your support
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Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea
Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
When I see commentators using terms like “DEI” I immediately suspect that they’re trying to ignite a US inspired (and maybe funded?) culture war here. Because the acronym used in the UK is EDI - equality, diversity, inclusion - linked to the equality act 2010. www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/1...
legislation.gov.uk
Equality Act 2010
An Act to make provision to require Ministers of the Crown and others when making strategic decisions about the exercise of their functions to have regard to the desirability of reducing socio-economi...
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
In 1987 the poet Benjamin Zephaniah was considered for a visiting fellowship at Cambridge. Here's how Rupert Murdoch's Sun newspaper approached that particular story.
Would You Let This Man Near Your Daughter On Friday, he is expected to
become a Cambridge don.
Just what are his qualities which
have appealed to Trinity College?
He is black. He is a Rastafarian.
He has tasted approved schools and
Borstals.
And, oh yes, he is a poet. Here is
PODI(SON


an example of the standard of his
work:
The day dat 1 met Lady Di 1,
What happy no I tell a lie.
I had a pain in my belly, I
Would not f..t near Royalty.
Is this "really the kind of man
parents would wish to have teaching
their sons and daughters?
Prefer
Our guess is that they would
prefer their offspring to start work
in a hairdresser's.
From his pleture, Mr Zephaniah
himself could do with a good
shampoo and set.
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Tanita Tikaram @tanitatikaram.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
White professor ‘ MattGPT ‘ whose most recent book contained fabricated quotations, non-existent source references, & left ChatGPT URLs accidentally embedded in footnotes is sad about Jason Arday’s death but still wants Arday & all black academia held to higher standards than his own writing .
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
This, by @alexisconran.com, is brilliant & chilling. open.substack.com/pub/scamproo...
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Is your mobile phone listening in on you?
The scary thing is ... it doesn't have to.
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Writer of “Rape Apologists Must Die!” @alexpagliuca.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
"We are deploying responsibly
developed Al to liberate humanity from menial labor and usher in an era of unparalleled creativity and abundance."
SAM ALTMAN

"You ingested the entire written output of human civilization without consent, without compensation, and without credit, to build a system whose primary commercial application is eliminating the jobs of the people whose work you consumed.
You are not liberating human creativity - you are strip-mining it and selling it back at a markup while calling the theft training data."
NAOMI KLEIN
@think_and_exist
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Global Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
The effective way the clarinet player does a musical call and response to the singer is just mesmerizing. "Tu vuo' fa' l'americano" by Renato Carosone: cover by Hetty and the Jazzato Band, an Anglo-Italian jazz quintet. @Rainmaker1973 #globalmuseum #music #jazz
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Trump purchased up to $5 million in shares of Axon Enterprise just weeks before ICE issued a notice seeking a contract worth up to $220 million for equipment that experts say only Axon is positioned to provide. The White House has said there is “no conflict of interest”. 🙄
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
"They've done everything possible to eliminate us" — Iran captain Mehdi Taremi unleashes on FIFA and U.S. organizers
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
It tells you everything you need to know about Kemi Badneoch and Nigel Farage that as London schools, hospitals and transport networks all buckle under extreme record-breaking temperatures, they gather with fossil fuel lobbyists, climate deniers and the far-right to demand an end to Net Zero
bylinetimes.com
As Extreme Heat Hits London, Fossil Fuel Interests and Global Far-Right Politicians Gather for a 'Glastonbury of Climate Science Deniers'
Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch are both scheduled to address the event, reports Max Colbert
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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
RFK Jr. says that HPV vaccine is “dangerous and defective”. A new study from England shows that HPV vaccines have reduced deaths from cervical cancer to ZERO for women aged 20-24. Significant reductions in older age groups were observed as well, though the latter have lower vaccination coverage.
thelancet.com
Cervical cancer mortality trends following HPV vaccination in England, 2001–24: an analysis of population-based mortality data
Our findings provide the first robust national-level evidence, albeit observational, that high HPV vaccination coverage is associated with a substantial reduction in cervical cancer deaths. This is sh...
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Political Satirical @politicalsatirical.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Where were the riots? Why does the right wing sleep through all these events? Two Tier Policing - say whut now? & remember, Farage's nephew, got off VERY lightly with upskirting...
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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🔴 SCOOP: Farage doesn't seem to want to answer questions about his money. So I went looking - and found that the Reform leader's personal company is in breach of UK company law democracyforsale.substack.com/p/revealed-n...
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Revealed: Nigel Farage is breaking British company law
Farage’s personal company has almost £2m in cash but has not filed key documents
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Dan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
The hospitality industry wants their VAT cut to 10%. It will cost £12bn Who benefits? ❌ The smallest most vulnerable businesses? Nope. 45% get nothing. ❌ Consumers? Nope - prices won't fall. ✅ Nearly half the cash goes straight to large chains. McDonald's gets £400m. 🧵:
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
White people. He means white people.
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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Good afternoon!
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US security checks on Uzbekistan and Senegal teams draw discrimination allegations
The United States government and FIFA officials are facing heavy criticism over the treatment of the Uzbekistan and Senegal national football teams during the buildup to the World Cup 2026. Representa...
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SalisburyDock @salisburydock.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 02/06/2026
My message to young men: ignore the noise online and trust your own voice.
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Susan @naurielsjh.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Some good news on the medical front.. Pancreatic cancer halted by virus injection in three patients.. www.newscientist.com/article/2528...
newscientist.com
Pancreatic cancer halted by virus injection in three patients
A cancer-killing virus has stopped pancreatic tumours from growing and spreading in three people in an initial safety trial, raising hopes that it may help to beat the deadly condition
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 29/05/2026
London’s Cool Spaces map can help you find nearby libraries, community centres, shopping centres and other public places to stop, rest and cool down. Bookmark this for hot days: apps.london.gov.uk/cool-spaces/
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dcaldwell1.bsky.social @dcaldwell1.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
His body hit a wall. It was painful to watch. I thought surely he’d retire but he just kept going though nothing left in the tank… Such a shame
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Lucy Gunner @lucyagunner.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
AST meeting notice - operations at the club, are discouraging fans from staying around the stadium after the screening of the game on Saturday...a lot of preparation will need to be started for the parade...please share! 😬
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dcaldwell1.bsky.social @dcaldwell1.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
… and doesn’t care
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TheBossRoss 🧶 @thebossross.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
So what happens when Reform take over your local council? This. #KentCountyCouncil
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arseblog @arseblog.com · 21/05/2026
Today's blog. 👇
I loved the pictures and the videos and the stories of the scenes around the stadium on Tuesday evening. Not just because it was Arsenal fans celebrating an Arsenal victory, but I heard so many friends, and otherwise, talk about how wonderfully it represented the diversity of the area and how the club was fundamental to that. People of every stripe congregated to share something special, something positive, something to celebrate.

At a time when it feels like large gatherings of people are often built on divisiveness and hate, this was all about love. Love of the team, love of the club, love of the achievement, love of fellow fans regardless of what they look like, who they worship, where they come from, who they love, or anything else. Fuck knows we need more of that, and while I recognise Arsenal winning the title in this context, in these particular set of circumstances is rare and hard to replicate, I don't think that fundamental connection on a human level should feel as difficult to find as it so often does.
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Prashant 🌊 @prasshant.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Thanks @brooklyngunner.bsky.social @goonlighting.bsky.social For finding and sharing it. Another masterpiece. 🥹 #Arsenal 🔴⚪ Credit: rahulkrishn.jpg [IG]
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arseblog @arseblog.com · 21/05/2026
Love this one www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zva...
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Heroes | Arsenal PL Champions Celebration Edit
YouTube video by Rouess
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dcaldwell1.bsky.social @dcaldwell1.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Yes I noticed them this evening. Strange and lovely
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Tariq Panja @tariqpanja.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
There Has Never Been an Example of Presidential Corruption Like This www.nytimes.com/2026/05/20/o...
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Opinion | There Has Never Been an Example of Presidential Corruption Like This
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
So we have full 2025 immigration stats - Total net down by 2/3rds in 2025 (3/4 from peak) - Small boat arrivals in 2026 down 40%. Asylum backlog down 48%; returns up 9% - Asylum seekers in hotels down 35% (down 48% from peak) YET PUBLIC PERCEPTION 49% think 2025 saw increase; only 16% know it fell
Graph showing total net migration fell by two thirds in 2025. Graph showing use of supported accommodation lowest since 2022. Use of hotels halved from 2022 peak.Asylum applications, January 2025 to December 2025
100,625
+
4% over 12 months
Home Office data, as of 26 February 2026
Returns and deportations from the UK, January 2025 to December 2025
37,918
↑9% over 12 months
Home Office data, as of 26 February 2026
Arrivals by small boat, 1 January 2026 to 14 May 2026
7,576
↓40% same period 2025
Home Office data, as of 15 May 2026Across the political spectrum, people mistakenly believe that migration is increasing
Perception net migration was higher in 2025 than 2024, by party respondent is likely to vote for
Reform
62%
Con
53%
Lib Dems
46%
Green
44%
Lab
41%
Guardian graphic. Source: British future. Note: 3,003 adults in Great Britain surveyed online, 19-30 Mar 2026
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arseblog @arseblog.com · 19/05/2026
❤️
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James Benge @jamesbenge.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
I couldn’t bring myself to write this until this morning. I didn’t want to do a story of the season. It’s bigger than that. It’s the story of how Mikel Arteta gave Arsenal back to the fans. Read it later. Enjoy yourself tonight.
cbssports.com
How Mikel Arteta saved Arsenal and ended a 22-year Premier League title drought
Mikel Arteta transformed Arsenal from a fractured club with a half-empty stadium into Premier League champions after a grueling seven-year rebuild
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Anita @arsenalofka.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
We love you, Bournemouth
Old Bournemouth tweet from 3 years ago saying north London is red
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Amy Lawrence @amylawrence.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
There’s bottle… And there’s bottle. Vamos ❤️
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Arsenal FC @arsenalfc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
The Arsenal. Your Premier League champions.
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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Has anyone in the press picked up what happened in 2019. As @bylinetimes.bsky.social reported, Farage and Johnson colluding with US based Bannon to topple May. According to Ben Habib, Thailand based Harborne paying Johnson and Farage to stitch up 2019 elections bylinetimes.com/2026/02/16/b...
bylinetimes.com
Bannon, Epstein, Farage and Johnson and the Plot to 'Topple' Theresa May
The far-right former Trump adviser told Jeffrey Epstein that "we are overthrowing May right now" as he worked with Boris Johnson to remove the then Conservative Prime Minister from office
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Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 @brexitbin.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
All together now! ... "But Nige did take five million quid, and Nige would take five million more!" 💥💥💥 #RefUKkers
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
I've written up some tips on installing solar panels in the UK if you're lucky enough to own your own home (and roof). These are just tips that worked for me - I'm sure others will have more. If it helps anyone at all I'll be delighted.
Some tips on getting solar panels installed

Get the funding in place. If upfront cash is an issue, check out the alternatives I’ve covered previously.
Do some research. The SolarUK subreddit is excellent, as well as people like Gary Does Solar on YouTube.
Search local solar installers near you. Make sure they are MCS registered (they will say so if they are and will be on the MCS database)
Make a note of your energy usage over the year (in kwh). This will help with getting the right battery size. The advice is often to ‘max out’ the number of panels you can fit. Since labour and scaffolding is a big part of the cost, additional panels often add little to the overall cost.
Get an in-person quote from a well-reviewed firm. They will tell you how many panels you can fit on your roof (there are also tools online where to help you approximate this)
Go to 2-3 other well-reviewed firms to get more quotes
Haggle, if you are so inclined
Pick one. Book it in. 
Get on the right tariff in advance – one which offers cheap overnight rates. This will let you charge your battery cheaply for the next day’s usage, whether it’s sunny or not. Several offer nighttime rates of around 7p per kwh. 
Pick somewhere for the battery and inverter to go, either in a large cupboard or outside (keeping them in lofts is strongly discouraged now)
Sort out energy exporting – as soon as you have a G99 export certificate your installer has (hopefully) got hold of, plus the MCS certificate, you can sign up for an export tariff, e.g. EDF, Octopus, Good Energy, Eon.  
For renters: start exploring plug-in solar. It’s coming soon (and is already possible with sign off from an electrician). Failing that, pester your landlord. It will boost their EPC and make your home a far nicer place to live.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
This is so well done. 👌
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
"Matthew Goodwin has been paid a salary of up to €10,000 a month [from Hungary's state-funded MCC], according to leaked documents obtained by Hungarian investigative journalists Direkt36 and reported by the Good Law Project" That could all end if Orbán loses... open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
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What happens to Britain's radical right if Orbán loses?
Inside the money, power and patronage connecting Hungary and the British right
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dcaldwell1.bsky.social @dcaldwell1.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
I’m always amazed by the fact that they drink shitloads and then drive. No one ever seems to think that anything but normal
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Phil Costa @philcosta.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
🎉 April is here, which means one thing - Fundraising Time! 🎉 Help @arsenalvpodcast.bsky.social raise money to support the children of Za'atari Refugee Camp (and the Arsenal Foundation). Any and all donations are welcome for an outstanding cause. www.justgiving.com/page/avp2026
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ArsenalVision Podcast and Arseblog Fundraiser for The Arsenal Foundation
Help ArsenalVision Podcast raise money to support The Arsenal Foundation
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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
That UK government ever considers asserting its contractual rights against a major supplier is rare and welcome. And here, this is especially welcome. This will not be easy but it can be done, but it is good it is being seriously considered at all. www.ft.com/content/2d2b...
ft.com
Ministers explore triggering break clause in Palantir’s NHS contract
Government is under pressure to eject the controversial American company from NHS England data systems
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