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Phil Wilkinson

@philmorandi.bsky.social
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Frustrated artist. A life trashed by (very) late diagnosed AuDHD (ADHD + ASD). And misophonia. Angry and depressed by 14 years of destructive Tory rule.

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Phil Wilkinson @philmorandi.bsky.social · 2h
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Winter review – Richard Armitage’s new cop drama is as ferociously watchable as it is daft
Sometimes you want prestige drama that roils with nuance and complexity. And sometimes you want Armitage shouting in a cagoule
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 17h
TED CRUZ: “I’m a big believer in bribery. Bribery works in politics.” Maybe the first honest thing @tedcruz has ever said
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timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 16h
Anyone who's ever seen the Gumbies in Monty Python: Hang on, I know that stance...
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Henry Dyer @direthoughts.com · 16h
does he understand what his job is? deadline.com/2026/09/doct...
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'Doctor Who': BBC's Matt Brittin Says He Has Watched AI Episode
An artificial intelligence 'Doctor Who' was sent to the BBC's Matt Brittin and he said it was "pretty good"
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Phil Wilkinson @philmorandi.bsky.social · 16h
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‘Beyond priceless’: how a halt to dredging saved the seas of Scotland’s Summer Isles
Fish and shellfish populations were falling rapidly as scallop dredgers devastated the seabed, but local activists and small-scale fishers battled hard to protect their coastline
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Phil Wilkinson @philmorandi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Burnham has a clear vision for Britain – but not for how it fits into a troubled world | Rafael Behr
The Labour leader has set out his plans with passion and ambition, but the story he tells lacks a vital chapter on managing global chaos, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
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Phil Wilkinson @philmorandi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government
Exclusive: Environment secretary Angela Eagle to make pledge as part of efforts to protect against extreme weather
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Phil Wilkinson @philmorandi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Blue Lights review – TV’s most thrilling cop show turns up the heat
This Northern Ireland-set police drama has never felt like this before … Race riots, organised crime and institutional politics bring it bang up to date
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Steve Whalley @whalleysteve.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I thought tonight's welcome new series of Blue Lights began with a rather flimsy riot - certainly by Belfast standards- but soon reached its expected level. The gunshot finale was anything but flimsy. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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Blue Lights review – TV’s most thrilling cop show turns up the heat
This Northern Ireland-set police drama has never felt like this before … Race riots, organised crime and institutional politics bring it bang up to date
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Phil Wilkinson @philmorandi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Hamnet: sexy witches replace skulls and soliloquies
Podcast Episode · Secret Life of Books · 29 October 2024 · 50min
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Phil Wilkinson @philmorandi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Wolf Hall: is this the best historical novel ever written?
Podcast Episode · Secret Life of Books · 17 September 2024 · 49min
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Phil Wilkinson @philmorandi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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To the people voting for Nigel Farage: is this really the finger you want on the red button? | Marina Hyde
The Reform leader’s reaction to the RAF Fairford affair is again revealing. If what’s needed is a steady hand and cool head, he’s not the guy, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Broadcasting is in such safe hands.
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 26/09/2026
Amazing detail in this @wsj article about Kimberly Guilfoyle, US ambassador to Greece: she told a Greek minister, in a conversation about the collapse of the Romanian government,“We can do that to any country we want. We can do that here." www.wsj.com/articles/kim...
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The Mystery Man Shadowing Kimberly Guilfoyle as She Pushes Deals Across Europe
Christos Marafatsos works as an energy lobbyist while also closely advising the U.S. ambassador to Greece.
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Katie Martin @katie0martin.ft.com · 29/09/2026
Either this is true, in which case *what are we doing here*? Shut it down. Or it's bullshit, in which case these are truly silly people unworthy of our money
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Phil Wilkinson @philmorandi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Alice in Wonderland: rabbit-holes, mad mathematics and the elephant in the room
Podcast Episode · Secret Life of Books · 21 May 2024 · 59min
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 28/09/2026
John Fetterman accidentally calls himself ‘a lifelong Republican’
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John Fetterman accidentally calls himself ‘a lifelong Republican’
Social and news media commenters seize on senator’s gaffe, with some characterizing it as a Freudian slip
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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 28/09/2026
I turn 51 in two weeks. Epic timing to be born in time to enjoy this.
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Thomas Penny @thomaswpenny.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
One of my neighbours is an inpatient at St Thomas' hospital and just sent me this amazing picture of tonight's sunset from her ward window. There can't be many better appointed hospitals. I hope the treatment's as good as the view.
Photo of a fiery orange sunset over the Houses of Parliament with the River Thames in the foreground.
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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
End Times Fascism is now an *international* bestseller. Folks, you made this happen and we are so grateful. @astra.bsky.social
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David Osland @davidosland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Nick Clegg is now worth an estimated £100m and has joined the board of a data centre companies with ambitions to become a $1trn hyperscaler. So propping up a Tory-led austerity coalition seems to have worked out quite well for the guy.
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Phil Wilkinson @philmorandi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Gone in 90 seconds: an ‘invisibilized’ ICE is arresting more people than ever
After public backlash, the Trump administration changed its tactics from ‘siege’ to ‘soft feet’. Now, ICE is everywhere
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Phil Wilkinson @philmorandi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Joseph Millson (Audio); How Abuse Shapes a Life—and How Stories Help Us Survive
Podcast Episode · The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving in prisons and other challenging environments · 8 September · 52min
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Phil Wilkinson @philmorandi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Ben Jennings on the suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford – cartoon
The five men arrested near the base in Gloucestershire are all British nationals in their 20s from London, counter-terrorism police have said
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Phil Wilkinson @philmorandi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Joseph Millson - Miller Rose Roberts
Podcast Episode · The Author Archive Podcast · 4 September · 22min
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David Veevers @davidveevers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This is going to age like milk left out all day in the sun.
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Robert Hutton @roberthutton.co.uk · 28/09/2026
John Healey's speech didn't address Britain's productivity issues. If it had, it could have looked at hotel desks, built in the 21st Century, that don't have any power sockets.
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David Higham @oldtrotter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Worst of all, Gorton and Denton didn't vote for Matt 😞
Matt Goodwin

Nobody voted for the Boriswave.

Nobody voted for asylum hotels.

Nobody voted for Afghans.

Nobody voted for Palestinians.

Nobody voted for the small boats.

Nobody voted for 210,000 illegals.

Nobody voted for endless chaos.

And only Makerfield voted for Burnham.

Do you see what is happening?

They are imposing policies that nobody voted for. They are undermining our democracy. And they are treating us all with contempt. I am sick of it.
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Moley𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕄𝕠𝕝𝕖 @moleymole.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Stone row and kistvaen (stone cist) at Lakehead Hill, Bellever Forest, #Dartmoor yesterday for #StandingStoneSunday. (and a bit of early #TombTuesday)
Row of stones leading to a small stone burial chamber in rough grass with tall forestry commission evergreen trees beyond.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 28/09/2026
Police treating Golders Green stabbings as suspected hate crime
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Police treating Golders Green stabbings as suspected hate crime
Attack on two Jewish men in north London earlier this year was originally treated as terrorism The stabbings of two Jewish men in Golders Green, north London, in April are being treated as an alleged hate crime not a terrorist attack, police have said. Essa Suleiman, 45, was arrested by the Metropolitan police on suspicion of attempted murder shortly after the stabbings on 29 April. Continue reading...
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Nick Harkaway @nickharkaway.com · 28/09/2026
Gosh. This is very... espionage-y.
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Phil Wilkinson @philmorandi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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The Lives of the Philosophers: Elizabeth Anscombe
Podcast Episode · Past Present Future · 13 September · 1hr 1min
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Tim Godden @tjgodden.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
A new work and a little of the story behind it. #art #artist
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Phil Wilkinson @philmorandi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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The Best Is Yet To Come...
History Podcast · On Sir John Tusa's 90th birthday, he is starting a podcast. John was one of the founding members of BBC Newsnight, he went on to run the BBC World Service and subsequently became ma...
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Phil Wilkinson @philmorandi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Authors of History with Giles Milton
Podcast Episode · Authors of History Podcast · 28 September · 46min
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Alexander Glass @alexanderglass.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
There is a bible with black paper and white text. A dark mode bible. I had no idea.
Hand holding open a bible printed in white ink on black paper.
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Alan Lester @alanlester.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
With austerity and Brexit the last Tory government allowed our asylum system to degenerate into chaos. Populist scapegoating of asylum seekers & closure of safe routes doesn’t help. The current government is at last beginning to restore sense & order. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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UK to open new refugee resettlement routes for Afghan women and Palestinians
Exclusive: Move by Shabana Mahmood comes after closure of Afghan scheme last year but experts say numbers too small to deter Channel crossings
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Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Victory for good sense and big viewer numbers. The lads worked so hard and deserve this.
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Robert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Looking forward to tonight's sell-out lecture at the @mileendinstitute.bsky.social by the brilliant @iandunt.bsky.social. He'll be discussing how well Britain is governed and how brilliantly things are going, in "How Westminster Works ... and Why It (Still) Doesn't".
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Philip Ball @philipcball.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Ooh, yes please!
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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I watched this last night. It's terrifying, but hopeful. I feel it's my duty, as a human, to share it. I'd appreciate it if you shared it too. It's specifically made for people in the UK, but it's about everyone, and, the more people see it, the better chance we'll have. www.nebriefing.org/the-film
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National Emergency Briefing
A 50-min film centred around the National Emergency Briefing. The frank facts, but also the huge opportunity if Government steps up and leads a WW2-scale response. Designed to be watched by communitie...
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The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation @xercessociety.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Every year we make the case for keeping leaves, branches, & plant stems in your yard. Bugs need them for shelter! That’s not to say you can’t tidy up: rake leaves into garden beds, around trees, or just in a pile out of the way. All we ask is that you #LeaveTheLeaves! 🍂🐝 xerces.org/blog/leave-t...
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Leave the Leaves!
One of the most valuable ways to support pollinators and other invertebrates is to provide them with the shelter they need to survive the winter. Thankfully, all you need to do is do less yard work.
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Graeme Swanson @swansonian.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I keep hoping to see a column from a columnist headlined "Are columnists running out of things to write columns about?"
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Carausius @carausius286.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A Roman mosaic of snails escaping a basket. 🏛️ Basilica Patricale, Aquileia 🇮🇹 🕰️ 4th century AD #MosaicMonday
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Malcolm Stoneman @malcolmstoneman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
👀 Church of St Mary, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk Mosaic - c1850 The church guide suggests it is based on a design Henry le Strange (of Hunstanton Hall) had seen in Vienna. #MosaicMonday
A corner of the mosaic with swirling stems & white flowers. Bordered by a semi circle of small flowers  & then a border of intertwined stems.
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Peter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A reminder of an elderly neighbour when we moved to our current house in 1985. She had worked at a local plush hotel* for over 40 years. The Beatles, Paul Robeson and Laurel and Hardy, David Frost were all lovely thoughtful guests. (Alan Whicker wasn't) *The Grinkle Park, North Yorkshire
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Russell England @russellengland.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Doomscrolling break... Anežka Kašpárková painted her local church in Louka, Czech Republic for 50 years until her death in 2018 at the age of 90 No stencil, all free hand, using a local ultramarine paint made from a gemstone called lapis lazuli
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Anežka Kašpárková and How the Whole World Knew Her - Czechology
You have probably seen this lady on the internet. Her name was Anežka Kašpárková and hers was a rare talent worth remembering.
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
'France’s far-right National Rally (RN) party and its allies have secured a record 14 seats in the rightwing-dominated Senate in elections, effectively quadrupling its number in the 348-seat chamber just months before a presidential poll.'
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France’s far-right National Rally surges in Senate elections
Marine Le Pen hails ‘historic victory’ as her party and allies win enough seats to form caucus just months ahead of presidential poll
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Alex Hern @hern.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Wow government policy succeeded in making homes in London much more affordable. I’m sure voters have rewarded politicians for this
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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 28/09/2026
Mhmh. I mean, good, but the problem isn’t really coordination but answers, which remain sparse. “EU defence ministers will gather to discuss a proposal from the Commission to create a new Emergency Security Protocol …, to co-ordinate effective responses.”
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EU countries consider Nato-style joint responses to Russian hybrid attacks
Campaign this year has included drone attacks, bombs and arson, leading to calls for a stronger response
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