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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 9h

#BBCLauraK Kemi Badenoch talks about people earning more than £100K as working harder than those who earn less. Essential workers like teachers & nurses work incredibly hard & won’t earn that kind of money. To talk of the wealthier as working harder is disingenuous & insulting.

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 10h

#BBCLauraK As a tax payer, am I really paying for Kemi Badenoch (with 3 kids) to rent a 6 bedroom place in her constituency? I’d like to know, please. #Expenses www.essexlive.news/news/essex-n...

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Kemi Badenoch claiming £2.7k a month to rent six-bed Essex farmhouse

The Tory leader claims for a Grade II listed farmhouse with six bedrooms

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 10h

#BBCLauraK What? People earning millions should get free childcare? As a single childless person, I’m expected to work to fund free childcare for millionaires? Not how I want my taxes used, thanks. Typical Tory policy of looking after the wealthiest.

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 10h

#BBCLauraK Why is looking after your own children talked about as a lesser option than putting them into childcare? Why does everyone have to work & be encouraged to let others look after their kids? #ChildCare

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#BBCQT The New Statesman’s Oli Dugmore was impressive on his last appearance & is equally articulate & perceptive this evening #BestPanellist

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#BBCQT There are pensioners who’re struggling but there are also many who are very comfortable. At the #CheltLitFest last year, pretty much an entire large event audience voted to stop the #TripleLock (it can be double-locked). I respect pensioners but younger generations are struggling & need help.

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

So enjoyed #NTLive’s ‘The Misanthrope’ today! A modern adaptation of Moliere’s 17th century French play. It had much to say about contemporary society & is worth a watch 🎭 www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/...

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The Misanthrope Tickets | London Theatre | Play | National Theatre

Book official tickets for The Misanthrope, a sharp London comedy play starring Sandra Oh. Martin Crimp's bold new version of Molière's classic at the Lyttelton Theatre.

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Did anyone watch #70Up this evening (the last instalment of the 7Up series)? Thoughts, observations? #Life #BritishSociety #Class #People

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Why is the most challenging part of my working day getting to work & getting home on public transport?! @gwr.com train has a problem at Basingstoke so having to scoot over to wait for next Virgin train to work. Wouldn’t it be lovely if public transport was reliable & not most challenging part of day

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Hope none of our ‘enemies’ are watching #BBCQT tonight whilst the state of our armed forces is being publicly debated #NationalSecurity

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Enjoying #LastNightOfTheProms #BBCProms Loved Ward Thomas’ rendition of Jolene in a lovely tribute to #DollyP And Holst’s Jupiter with a choral Vow to Thee my Country was fab 🤩

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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Smart glasses may boost learning but they also pose threats to privacy, academic integrity and the seminar room as a safe space to explore ideas. Are universities doing enough to avert the risks, asks Georgia Louise Luckhurst – while Kieran Phelan suggests they are not #AI ow.ly/vne550ZJsNJ

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Telegraph Deputy Comment Editor, Annabel Denham, talking nonsense on #Newsnight about Starmer at #PMQs He may not have always been 100% comfortable but understood the need for & importance of being accountable at this weekly parliamentary event.

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

When you’ve been feeling poorly for nearly a week & someone drops off beautiful flowers to help cheer you up 🥰 #Kindness #LuckyGirl

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Made the best of feeling poorly (horrible cold/fluey thing) by binge-watching the excellent #BetterCallSaul Recommended by a friend, brilliantly written, cast, acted & produced #BreakingBad #SaulGoodman #SlippinJimmy www.imdb.com/title/tt3032...

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Bob Odenkirk in Better Call Saul: Iconic Line

ALT: Bob Odenkirk in Better Call Saul: Iconic Line

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

#Newsnight Could you investigate this & expose what’s going on with the water industry & companies? Why aren’t reservoirs being repaired & built? #WaterIndustry

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

#Newsnight PC Andrew Harper’s mum, Debbie Adlum, is so dignified when talking about her son & her continuing fight to stop his killers (who don’t appear to have shown remorse) being released early. Good luck to her - a remarkably composed & committed woman.

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Perhaps #FIFA will now discipline Argentina over its inappropriate use of a political slogan against England & it’s disgraceful behaviour at the end of the final last night…? #DisciplineArgentina #WorldCup

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Lovely listening to the wonderful historian Peter Hennessy’s final programme before retiring about #DecencyPolitics & his signing off with hope for the future. Politicians now & to come: take heed. Worth a listen #Hope #Character #Integrity #Decency www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Currently - Decency Politics - BBC Sounds

Peter Hennessy asks what has happened to decency in our politics.

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Lovely to hear the wonderful constitutional & political historian Peter Hennessy with the witty Paddy O’Connell on #BBCBH this morning. Looking forward to listening to his final show (Currently: Decency in Politics) on #Radio4 #DecencyInPolitics www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Currently - Decency Politics - BBC Sounds

Peter Hennessy asks what has happened to decency in our politics.

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Rather than seeing celebrities - actors, sportspeople, models - in the #RoyalBox at #Wimbledon 🎾, I’d much rather see public servants (eg NHS staff), grassroots & community volunteers being rewarded. Wealthy celebrities can buy their own tickets if they want to attend. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Wimbledon 2026: How do celebrities get invited to the royal box?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team examines how the Centre Court royal box really works at Wimbledon.

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Great to hear from our fantastic students in the #StudentSpotlight on why a sense of belonging is important, their experience & what we can do to create a stronger sense of belonging for them in their University journey. Congratulations to them all, especially those graduating 🎓🤩 #StudentVoice

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

@uniofreading.bsky.social Annual T&L Conference about to kick off: ‘Belonging by Design - Learning, identity & connection across our academic community’. Should be an interesting day ☺️ #HigherEd #Belonging #Community #StudentExperience @uortel.bsky.social #CQSD

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

#Newsnight Oh my! That was quite some show with the #Reform woman constantly talking over everyone else - not a good look. It’d be interesting to see the data on how often Farage visits his Clacton constituency & attends Parliament… I’d laugh if his stunt backfired & Count Binface beat him ☺️

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

#BBCQT How is Zia Yusuf #Reform’s Home Affairs spokesperson when he’s not even an elected MP or official? Is it because Reform is a private company rather than a political party?

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

#PMQs No need for Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch, to refer to the Education Secretary, Bridget Philipson, as “a spiteful class warrior”. Philipson’s is a story of successful social mobility from poverty to Oxford Uni & high office in Government. Badenoch just looked spiteful, unnecessary 😔

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Blimey, big panel on the #Newsnight sofa tonight! Has something significant happened…? ☺️

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

#Newsnight The interview with Wes Streeting feels premature with the Makerfield by-election on Thursday. I’m disappointed with this Labour psychodrama - we had enough of this & the constant change of PMs under the Tories 😔 The Govt needs to get on & govern.

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

More #Government resignations: Defence Secretary & Armed Forces Minister have both stepped down. It’s not looking good for PM Keir Starmer… They need to sort themselves out, crack on & govern to address all the issues facing the country #ComeOnLabour

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Refreshing to see someone in a privileged & influential position, a footballer & manager, investigating & highlighting an important societal issue. Good work, #GarethSouthgate Let’s hope the policy-makers take note to change & improve things for boys & young men #Boys #Men

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David K Smith @professor-dave.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Fantastic to hear Gareth Southgate advocating on this. The UK school system is so focussed on sitting quietly and being academic from the very earliest age, and punishing those who can't, that many boys, especially the least academic, are utterly failed by the system. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Gareth Southgate: We need to teach boys differently to girls to get best out of them

The former England manager has made a documentary looking at the issues affecting boys and young men.

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Watching Gareth Southgate’s documentary about life for young men & boys. Interesting to hear from the young lads who are bravely open about their feelings & experiences #Men #Boys #Life www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Gareth Southgate: Changing the Game for Young Men

Former England men's football manager Gareth Southgate reveals the struggles many boys and young men face, asking why some feel left behind and what could help them move forward.

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

#Brexit #AVeryBritishCivilWar #BBC #10Years Interesting to hear about the behind-the-scenes & personal influences on the chief players in the #Brexit in/out referendum campaigns. 10 years ago, I can clearly remember what a poor debate it was, & all the untruths & misinformation.

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

#BBC #Brexit #AVeryBritishCivilWar #10Years According to his sister, Boris Johnson felt he was ‘entitled’ to be PM (or World King) before David Cameron.

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Watching Jon Wilson’s Sinfonia of London play Addagio for Strings. Perfect 🤩 #RoyalAlbertHall #BBCProms #Orchestra #ClassicalMusic #BBC4

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Lauren McCann @laurenmccann.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

How would #Reform stop the boats? Does anyone know?

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