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Game developer. Imperial alumni. Working class.

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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A Charity Commission investigation has found that four Orthodox Jewish charities committed financial misconduct by using 'blank' cheques - including one which runs a school. We've welcomed the continuation of the investigation: www.secularism.org.uk/news/2026/09...
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Regulator: 4 Orthodox Jewish charities mismanaged over cheques use
One charity runs a faith school which refuses to teach science that does not "align" with its religious ethos Read More
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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Breaking: @samcarling.bsky.social has put forward measures to regulate the practice of ritual male circumcision, following recent deaths of children. Reforming the law to protect boys from death and serious harm is an urgent necessity. www.secularism.org.uk/news/2026/09...
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MP acts to regulate circumcision following child deaths
Amendment to Health Bill would require all circumcisions to be performed by healthcare professionals. Read More
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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A faith school that forces 7 year olds to wear the hijab joined the state sector today. Women and girls should be free to choose religious dress; it should never be imposed upon them, and certainly not by a state school. We’re quoted here @telegraph.co.uk www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08...
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Victoria Derbyshire @vicderbyshire.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
ICYM: survivors of Epstein’s abuse talk exclusively to Newsnight youtu.be/09p-PCTcAII
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Newsnight: Epstein Survivors | BBC News
YouTube video by BBC News
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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
SUCCESS - The High Court has rejected the CPS's appeal to reinstate Hamit Coskun’s conviction for burning a Quran in an act of protest. It is not the state’s job to police religious sensibilities. We welcome this rejection of blasphemy law by the back door. www.secularism.org.uk/news/2026/02...
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Success: High Court upholds acquittal in Quran-burning case
NSS welcomes decision to reject CPS appeal to reinstate Hamit Coskun's conviction for burning a Quran in protest Read More »
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ianVisits @ianvisits.co.uk · 17/10/2025
If Prince Andrew has his Order of Garter revoked (as opposed to just not used), it requires the heralds to remove his coat of arms from St Georges Chapel and kick it out of the door and into Windor Castle's ditch. ... or prime time TV viewing as it might be called.
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HereBeDragons @heredragons.be · 30/10/2025
Day 303 - #retrorandom - Oh, I miss Maplin and I miss their awesome catalogues (US readers, think Radio Shack). I'd also forgotten how great their sci-fi inspired artwork was ...
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Stephen Evans @stephenmevans.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
A mosque attended by the Manchester synagogue attacker was previously reported to the Charity Commission by @natsecsoc.bsky.social over concerns of fuelling antisemitism and division. I’m quoted in today’s Times: 🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/b613...
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dredgrave @dred-grave.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
www.secularism.org.uk/women/missio... read and tell your MP.
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New report: Mission and Misogyny
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FactorOfMatt @factorofmatt.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Yes, The rumours are true! The DesTest MAX-Switch is released. Visit factorofmatt.com/destest-max-... for product details and information on how to buy or build one.
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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
62% of Brits would support a law prohibiting the #circumcision of children for non-medical reasons. Are you one of the 62%? Join our campaign 👇 www.secularism.org.uk/religious-su...
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End forced genital cutting
No child should be subjected to unnecessary genital cutting.
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dredgrave @dred-grave.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
There are tech-boys making the panopticon but there are tech-men making the world a better place. #respect
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Rory Steel (JerseyITguy) @jerseyitguy.org · 22/07/2025
My son's #disability means he struggles to press the spacebar twice quickly enought to fly in #Minecraft. No problem, made a £10 MacroPad with the @raspberrypi.com Pico. Fully designed with @lightburn.bsky.social He's back in the game! #accessibility #accessibletech #rpi #pico #lasercut
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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Danny Kruger MP has called for more Christianity in politics while attacking secularism. His fire-and-brimstone speech is more suited to the pulpit than Parliament. Secularism is the best guardian of liberal democracy where freedom & tolerance can thrive. www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/07...
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Christian MP calls for “re-founding” of UK on biblical teachings
Danny Kruger MP urges Church of England and Parliament to undertake a "mission" for the "recovery of a Christian politics" Read More »
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Blake Patterson @blakespot.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
One hour ago, Nick Castle (director of The Last Starfighter (1984)) posted this on his Instagram account. www.instagram.com/p/DMLulZEh_ky/ #TheLastStarfighter #YouHaveBeenRecruited #StarLeague #eighties #movies #nostalgia #sequel #NickCastle #SciFi #AlexRogan #Instagram #Sci-Fi
The Last Starfighter Returns: Gunstar Vengeance (possible movie poster)
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Lord Arse! 🕹️ @lordarse.com · 15/07/2025
Sometimes a single image resurfaces an old memory.
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LGR @lgr-yt.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Making a VCD using Windows 98 on LGR Blerbs just because youtu.be/B8GlBZAb-ao After the recent Dazzle retrospective, I felt compelled to add a rewritable disc drive to the Megaluminum Monster PC and create a Video CD using Nero Burning ROM for the first time in like 20 years. Cuz VCDs were rad.
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Making a VCD on Windows 98 just because
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dredgrave @dred-grave.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
I hope an appeal is possible and successful. This is not an acceptable outcome in a our society.
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dredgrave @dred-grave.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Christ that’s so true.
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dredgrave @dred-grave.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Labour are backtracking on a plan to help save birds: by blocking a new rule that would make developers put a £35 nest brick in every new home. They think it'll help win them votes - we need to show it would do the opposite. Sign the petition 38d.gs/ky2i
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Sign the petition: Save Our Swifts
Swifts have lost more than half their population in 20 years. A simple £35 brick in new builds could help save them. Labour used to support this – now they’re planning to backtrack. Sign the petition ...
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dredgrave @dred-grave.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
This is a great video on the history of Hudson Soft. I learned a lot youtu.be/sYAxNEJRs1s
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Bye Bye Hudson Soft - The history of a games industry icon - Episode 1 (1973-1987)
YouTube video by Vix in Japan
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Geoff Norcott @geoffnorcott.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Was invited to the launch of the Centre for Policy Research on Men & Boys. The argument for attention to this area is working. Great to see people across the political spectrum getting together to - hopefully - do some good.
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dredgrave @dred-grave.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
How much you wanna bet #trump helping #India #Pakistan involves a hideous gold hotel in #Kashmir?
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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
A KC has described the charge against Hamit Coskun, who burnt a copy of the Quran, as “plainly defective on its face”. Proceeding with the charge would undermine free speech and effectively reintroduce blasphemy laws. The prosecution should be dropped. www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/04...
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Quran-burning charge evokes "blasphemy" offence, legal expert says
National Secular Society calls for the "plainly deficient" charges to be dropped. Read More »
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dredgrave @dred-grave.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
@geoffnorcott.bsky.social ‘s eyebrow is working overtime on #politicslive.
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dredgrave @dred-grave.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
#USA needs to pick a vegetable that will outlast their #President. #POTUS vs #Vegetable. This is urgent. Salad items are allowed, potatoes are not.
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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
We’re pleased to be holding a panel discussion with @leicsecularsociety.bsky.social on caste discrimination in the UK this summer. Speakers include representatives of Dalit Solidarity, @sikhwomensaiduk.bsky.social, Anti Caste Discrimination Alliance and more 👇 www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/04...
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NSS to hold discussion on caste discrimination in Leicester
Public event at Leicester Secular Hall to bring together campaigners and experts and explore solutions to caste discrimination. Read More »
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Ange @greenandshiney.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Agreed. Far more needs doing. Doesn't this come under hate speech laws? Hate against women?
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Ed Conway @edconway.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
📉We like to think this is the golden age of data visualisation. But check out this chart from the US military during WWII👇 German production of synthetic oil, plant by plant, and how it collapsed when Allies bombed the plants. Much more on this in Ch 14 of Material World...
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The Fast Show @thefastshow.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
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Sophy Ridge @sophyridge.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
V interesting interview with Sam Fender in the Sunday Times www.thetimes.com/culture/musi...
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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
New: Male Muslim ‘community leaders’ are “a barrier” to women trying to enter local politics, a recent report has found. Worryingly, these ‘community leaders’ have a “special relationship” with the Labour Party. Read more... www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/02...
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Report: Muslim community leaders blocking women in local politics
Male Muslim 'community leaders' have "special relationship" with Labour Party, report from Muslim Women's Network says
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dredgrave @dred-grave.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
maps.google.co.uk... nope
maps.google.co.uk showing the gulf of mexico has an alternate name "gulf of america".
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Stephen Evans @stephenmevans.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Tomorrow, a modest bill to repeal the archaic requirement for non-faith schools to hold acts of worship will receive 2nd reading in the House of Lords. It's an important step toward respecting freedom of belief. Outrageous that the Gov't doesn't back this. www.secularism.org.uk/news/2024/07...
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Bill to end collective worship in most schools to be introduced
Bill would replace mandatory daily act of broadly Christian worship with inclusive assemblies in nonreligious schools
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New Humanist @newhumanist.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
New Humanist has been dedicated to publishing independent, evidence-driven journalism since 1885 - and it's needed more than ever. Help us to continue our work by subscribing today, from just £10:
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Subscribe to New Humanist
A beautiful, thought-provoking magazine delivered to your door every quarter.
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dredgrave @dred-grave.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Worth reading to the end. Cripes.
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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Why was a struck off doctor able to keep circumcising boys? The appalling harm wrought by an ex-doctor highlights the urgent need for boys to be protected from ritual #circumcision, argues Dr Alejandro Sanchez. www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2025...
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Why was a struck off doctor able to keep circumcising boys?
The appalling harm wrought by an ex-doctor highlights the urgent need for boys to be protected from circumcision, argues Dr Alejandro Sanchez. An edited version of this piece was originally published ...
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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
The killing of Salwan Momika, who burned Qurans in Sweden in 2023, is a heinous act devoid of justification. It is another apparent attempt to impose blasphemy codes through violence, undermining the foundations of an open and democratic society. www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/01...
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Man who burned Qurans in Sweden shot dead
Salwan Momika, prosecuted for "agitation against an ethnic or national group", shot dead near Stockholm
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Taki Udon @takiudon.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Mark your calendars. It would be uncharacteristic of me to not have this in transparent blue. Should we make it?
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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
How was it that a doctor who was struck off for 2015 for "callous and completely unacceptable" practice related to ritual #circumcision was allowed to keep circumcising boys? Our human rights lead Dr Alejandro Sanchez in the @bmj.com 👇 www.bmj.com/content/388/...
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Why was a struck off doctor able to keep circumcising boys?
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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
No child should be subjected to medically unnecessary genital cutting. Find out more about our campaign 👇 www.secularism.org.uk/religious-su...
secularism.org.uk
End forced genital cutting
No child should be subjected to unnecessary genital cutting.
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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
NEW: We’ve welcomed a fresh bid to extend the hereditary peers bill so it abolishes the bishops’ bench. Automatic seats for religious clerics must go; attempts to extend them to other faith leaders must be resisted. www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/01...
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New move to abolish the bishops’ bench in House of Lords
NSS supports amendment to hereditary peers bill to remove automatic seats for 26 bishops in House of Lords.
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Geoff Norcott @geoffnorcott.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Yesterday I met with an amazing charity called JAMES’ PLACE (@jamesplaceuk.bsky.social) They do amazing work in male suicide prevention. Maybe you know someone who could benefit? Or maybe you could DONATE to support their life saving interventions with men www.jamesplace.org.uk/fundraising/...
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Victoria Derbyshire @vicderbyshire.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Re: Home Office guidance supposedly issued in 2008 advising police not to intervene in child grooming cases because victims had ‘made an informed choice about their sexual behaviour’? BBC Verify found no evidence any document containing that advice exists www.bbc.com/news/article...
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How Elon Musk seized on baseless memo claim to create wave of misinformation
The X owner shared false claims that a Home Office memo urged police not to intervene in child grooming cases.
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Leah Boleto @leahboleto.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Classism isn’t spoken about much. Defo lovely to have a cockney voice on the show today
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dredgrave @dred-grave.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Great to hear @leahboleto.bsky.social ask Danny Dyer about being working class. Being working class and proud can be hard.
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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Ten years on from the Charlie Hebdo massacre, @stephenmevans.bsky.social says the legacy of those who lost their lives should be our unwavering commitment to free speech and secularism. www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2025... #JeSuisCharlie #CharlieHebdo
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Charlie Hebdo’s principled defiance is an example to us all
Ten years on from the Charlie Hebdo massacre, Stephen Evans says the legacy of those who lost their lives should be our unwavering commitment to free speech and secularism.
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