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Sebastian Payne @sebastianpayne.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

I've reviewed Matt Goodwin's new book Bad Education for @thetimes.com on why he left academia and what he thinks has gone wrong with our universities. His case about the rise of intolerance is powerful, but I found the book wanting on the wider problems facing universities. t.co/CmoJ3ykFuQ

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Sebastian Payne @sebastianpayne.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

The Times view on Sir Keir Starmer’s targets and Plan for Change - Back to Earth. Some welcome realism and tangible targets from the PM, but it was mostly more of the same. The already limited horizons of his government have been lowered further. t.co/nnMs0Kquct

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Sebastian Payne @sebastianpayne.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

The Times view on reducing cow methane: Bovaer Backlash. The likes of Rupert Lowe and Andrea Jenkyns should know better than to spread conspiracy theories. t.co/Gv9eJ8sXem

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Sebastian Payne @sebastianpayne.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Well, that’s all folks! I’ve loved every moment of the last two years at Onward. Thank you to the frankly amazing team, the board and our supporters for making us the best think tank in Westminster. I can’t wait to watch it go from strength to strength. From Monday, @thetimes.com awaits.

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Sebastian Payne @sebastianpayne.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

This is absolutely going to be worth your time - subscribe!

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Kaya Burgess | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 @kayaburgess.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Interested in reading about science and health? ⚛️⚕️ Do follow my colleagues at @thetimes.com: Science Editor: @whippletom.bsky.social Science Correspondent: @rhysblakely.bsky.social Health Editor: @eleanorhayward.bsky.social Health Correspondent: @poppykoronka.bsky.social

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James Kanagasooriam @jameskanag.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

We also asked what people made of an old Jaguar advert from 10 years ago, and asked them to compare it to today's. Answer 81% vs 19% preferred Old Jaguar. Results on the new logo were even worse 83% vs 17%. Mixed case logos are a massive red flag.

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Sebastian Payne @sebastianpayne.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Fascinating thread that makes Jaguar’s doubling down even more bizarre. Well on the way to trashing a great brand for good.

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Sebastian Payne @sebastianpayne.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

@j-amesmarriott.bsky.social isn't messing about on Jordan Peterson www.thetimes.com/culture/book...

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Sebastian Payne @sebastianpayne.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Keeping this updated as more people come over to Bluesky

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Sebastian Payne @sebastianpayne.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

For those wondering why the farmers’ protest is having so much coverage, here’s a reminder from @yougov.bsky.social of how the public feel about their work

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Sebastian Payne @sebastianpayne.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Kemi has made the right opening salvo - how the state works is now much more important than what it does, as Labour are experiencing. Any chat of John Hoskyns and 'Stepping Stones' should remember how much more complicated the state and society are now than in 1975. www.thetimes.com/uk/article/k...

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Kemi Badenoch: We must stop rewarding ministers for managerialism — and reprogram the state

The way we govern, bogged down by the ever-increasing bureaucratic burden, no longer works. Unless the system is changed, plans to improve the UK are doomed

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John Rentoul @rentouljohn.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Strong agree with Oliver Johnson, whose Twitter account has paradoxically disappeared bristoliver.substack.com/p/bluesky-an...

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Sebastian Payne @sebastianpayne.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Updated this throughout today with new names - keep 'em coming

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Sebastian Payne @sebastianpayne.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Here’s a centre right starter pack, for those who want to ensure this isn’t entirely an echo chamber go.bsky.app/DNLEPTu

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Sebastian Payne @sebastianpayne.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Popping up on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social with @jeevunsandher.bsky.social from 10:30pm to talk Mansion House, pension pots, Brexit and trade, Trumpworld and (no doubt) RFK Jr 📺

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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 14/11/2024

I’m deeply worried that buying the Infowars brand will damage The Onion’s commitment to in-depth, fact-checked reported journalism.

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Sebastian Payne @sebastianpayne.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

This list handily highlights a current flaw with Bluesky: everyone here is left leaning. Haven’t seen a single Conservative MP sign up, while centre right figures are thin on the ground. British politics should split into a left and right wing echo chamber, it needs a common town hall.

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Jack Blackburn @hackblackburn.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Going to do a quick thread of my fellow @thetimes.com reporters who are on BlueSky and why you should follow them 👇

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Alistair Coleman @alistaircoleman.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Happy Fenton 13th anniversary to those of you celebrate youtu.be/3GRSbr0EYYU

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JESUS CHRIST IN RICHMOND PARK: ORIGINAL UPLOAD

YouTube video by JAGGL113

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Sebastian Payne @sebastianpayne.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Like Iain, hoping we can recreate something of that 2010-2014 spirit

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