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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 28m

‘Names on the list include shadow Foreign Secretary Tom Tugendhat, and his predecessor Priti Patel, who was also home secretary.’

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 28m

‘The dossier is understood to contain the names of senior Reform figures, independent MP Rosie Duffield, and a large number of former and serving MPs and peers, as well as potentially other prominent public figures.’2/

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 29m

‘Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch and members of her Shadow Cabinet were among more than 100 high-profile figures named in a dossier discovered at the home of the man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe’ 1/

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Badenoch on list found in home of Widdecombe suspect

Tory leader's name among more than 100 high profile figures.

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 2h

‘The Times understands that security was stepped up in recent weeks (pre RAF Fairford incident). Many Americans are said to live in the local area.’ www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a...

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Two Latvians arrested on suspicion of trespassing at RAF base

The men, aged 36 and 32, were arrested inside the Molesworth base perimeter in Cambridgeshire

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 2h

‘US troops are stationed at the base and it is home to Nato's intelligence fusion centre (NIFC) which provides the alliance with intelligence to support the planning and execution of Nato operations.’ 4/

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 2h

‘Officers from Cambridgeshire Constabulary also attended and working with colleagues from MDP carried out further searches around the site.’ 3/

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 2h

‘At approximately 22:00hrs on Wednesday, 7 October, security patrols by Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) at RAF Molesworth being carried out near the perimeter of RAF Molesworth identified an abandoned vehicle.’ 2/

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 2h

@larisabrown.bsky.social: BREAKING from Met Police: Two men have been arrested on suspicion of trespass offences at an RAF base in Cambridgeshire.’ 1/

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 3h

Also @drmatthewsweet.bsky.social’s FreeThinking, Thinking Allowed, Open Country, The Artificial Human. BBC management’s masochism strategy morphs into the moron strategy. And Culture Sec Lisa Nandy+ @ianmurraymp.bsky.social at DCMS, are quite content, apparently. All in all, a triumph.

bbc.co.uk

BBC to cut raft of Radio 4 programmes including You and Yours

The corporation said it would be investing in a new consumer programme, while announcing more cuts.

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Michael Savage @michaelsavage.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

During the call, a version of the iPlayer was shown with an AI assistant called "Iggy", who you can ask for similar programmes or shows in other languages. It also featured BBC YouTube content and short-form video. Brittin, a Google guy, is very focussed on the iPlayer.

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Michael Savage @michaelsavage.bsky.social · 6h

NEW: BBC cuts latest... OUT - Long-running consumer affairs show You and Yours. IN - tech and discussion podcasts. The order has gone out from Matt Brittin - don't make content that only works on one platform. Another grim day at the beeb. www.theguardian.com/media/2026/o...

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BBC axes long-running Radio 4 show You and Yours in push towards podcasts

Thinking Allowed, The Artificial Human and Free Thinking among other programmes hit by £500m cuts

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 10h

Ed Miliband: “We retain our long-standing presence in Jerusalem. My statement:”

STATEMENT
8 October 2026
We have been clear that we do not accept that the Government of Israel has the legal right to close the British Consulate General in Jerusalem, which has been there for nearly 200 years. The UK government reiterates its long-standing view that East Jerusalem is occupied territory.
Following discussions with the Government of Israel, our Consulate General building will not be closing, and will be known as the UK Mission, Jerusalem from today.
The UK Mission, Jerusalem is independent, operational, and will continue to deliver vital services and our work with the Palestinian people.
This will ensure that we maintain our longstanding British presence and the UK's role in support of a two-state solution.
Without an understanding, we would not have the necessary assurances for the security and protections of our staff and premises. Accordingly, the UK has temporarily withdrawn a number of staff and families to ensure their safety and security.
We will work in the coming months to build back up our presence, and we will not take reciprocal action while such discussions are underway and credible.
The UK stands steadfast by the measures we took on 8 September, in concert with the international community, in support of a two-state solution to deliver peace and security for the people of Israel and Palestine.
ED MILIBAND FOREIGN SECRETARY

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Politics UK: NEW: Politics UK's prediction for tomorrow's Holborn and St Pancras by-election 🔴 LAB: 42% 🟢 GRN: 32% ➡️ RFM: 6% 🔵 CON: 6% 🟠 LDM: 4% 🟤 WPB: 4% 🟣 RES: 1% ⚪️ OTH: 1% Read more: politicsuk.substack.com/p/holborn-and-…

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Michael Savage @michaelsavage.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

NEW: BBC staff told Matt Brittin today that junior staff were being laid off over “very bloated” senior ranks. It was raised so often on a staff call that the meeting chair, Anna Foster, said it was a theme. Brittin/his deputy said managers will be affected. www.theguardian.com/media/2026/o...

theguardian.com

BBC boss faces barrage of staff criticism over job cuts in junior ranks

Matt Brittin fields questions on whether executives are being spared and also lays out potential iPlayer overhaul

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Mohamed El- Erian: ‘Following up on the earlier UK budget note: The 30-year gilt yield now carries a 6% handle, reaching its highest level in 28 years. #economy #markets #bonds #uk #yields’

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

@pippacrerar.bsky.social: ‘NEW: Reform UK’s James Orr and Dan Jukes cleared by internal party inquiry into whether they broke electoral law on foreign donations. An inquiry by Met police, who are presumably better placed to assess this, is continuing.’ I’m shocked, shocked.

The investigation has found no evidence that Mr Orr or Mr Jukes knowingly entered into or acted in furtherance of an arrangement to facilitate an impermissible donation. Both understood the polling arrangements to be lawful, for reasons this report has set out and which the investigation considers were sound.
Both understood that any donation would be subject to the party's checks. Where Mr Orr doubted whether a proposal was lawful, he stopped. Where Mr Jukes spoke beyond his knowledge, he was wrong to do so and this report says so. Neither did anything that constitutes a breach of the law.

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

#BBCRadio3 controller Sam Jackson: A very special day today: the centenary of radio’s longest running outside broadcast — not just here in the UK, but anywhere in the world. Join us at 3pm on #BBCRadio3, live from Westminster Abbey, as we celebrate 100 years of #ChoralEvensong on the #BBC:

bbc.co.uk

BBC Radio 3 - Choral Evensong, Westminster Abbey

Live from Westminster Abbey to mark the 100th anniversary of BBC Choral Evensong.

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Luke Tryl @luketryl.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Burnham has a large lead on preferred Prime Minister. 30% name Burnham as their preferred PM, compared to 22% for “none of them”, 15% for Badenoch, and 14% for Farage.

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Luke Tryl @luketryl.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Burnham’s gross approval has reached a record, at 43%, with 27% disapproving. Badenoch is at 33% followed by Farage at 28%, Davey at 19%, Polanski at 16%, and Lowe at 15%. This is the largest gap between Badenoch’s personal approval ratings, and Conservative poll ratings, we have recorded.

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Luke Tryl @luketryl.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

In our latest voting intention, Labour hit 29% their highest since 2024, Reform move to 2nd & Greens fall to lowest since August 2025 🌹 LAB 29% (+2) ⏩ REF 24% (+3) 🌳 CON 21% (-1) 🔶 LIB DEM 10% (-1) 🟢 GREEN 7% (-2) ⚫ RES: 4% (-2) N 2,088 | Dates 3-5/10 | Change w 29/09

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A former US Army major will be executed by firing squad, the first military execution in more than 60 years. Nidal Hasan fatally shot 13 unarmed US soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009, injuring another 32.

bbc.co.uk

US military will execute Fort Hood shooter by firing squad, a first in 60 years

Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 unarmed soldiers and injured another 32 in the deadliest ever non-combat attack on an American military base.

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Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint, who starred in such memorable classic films as “On the Waterfront” and “North by Northwest,” has died at her home in Los Angeles. She was 102. variety.com/2026/film/ob...

variety.com

Eva Marie Saint, ‘North by Northwest’ Star, Dies at 102

Oscar-winning actress Eva Marie Saint, who starred in such memorable classic films as “On the Waterfront” and “North by Northwest,” has died.

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Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 06/10/2026

Westminster Voting Intention: LAB: 27% (+3) RFM: 22% (-3) CON: 20% (+1) LDM: 11% (-1) GRN: 11% (=) RES: 3% (=) SNP: 3% (+1) Via @yougov.co.uk, 4-5 Oct. Changes w/ 27-28 Sep.

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Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 06/10/2026

Holborn & St Pancras By-Election Betting Odds & Implied Win Chance: 🌹 LAB: 1/16 | 94% 🌍 GRN: 16/1 | 6% Odds from @oddschecker.com, 6th Oct.

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

‘Simpson, who has been with the BBC for 60 years and who hosts the #UnspunWorld series, said: "I feel the BBC constitutes the essence of what it is to be British and that is why people respect and admire it right across the world.”8.

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Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

‘”Don't tell me these people [who have stopped paying their licence fee] don't watch the BBC. Of course they do. For me that's just like shoplifting."’7/

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